The DVR Planning Process

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The DVR Planning Process

• A good plan is the first step to success.

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Why Plan?

• Your life cant go according to planif you have
  no plan.

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People dont plan to fail. People fail to plan.
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You Plan to Win

• What if each team got one try to get the ball to
  the end zone.
• Instead they select plays to give them 2, 7, or
  10 yards at a time. Then 10 more, until they
  reach their goal.

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DVR helps Individuals Plan for Employment

• You and the DVR Counselor can write the plan for
  employment. OR
• You can write your plan and go over it with your
  DVR Counselor OR
• You can work with a family member, friend, or
  advocate to write your plan and then go over it
  with your DVR Counselor

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Whats In the Plan ?

• YOUR JOB GOAL
• What do you want to do?
• DVR and WorkNet can help you decide
• Can you work full or part-time?
• DVR or your doctor can help you decide
• Do employers offer full or part-time hours for
  the job you want?
• DVR can help you find out Jobnet

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DVR Counselors

• DVR Counselors help with planning
• DVR can provide career counseling
• DVR can provide counseling about your disability
  and what to do about it so it doesnt get in the
  way of your goal
• DVR can help find the experts to answer the
  questions that arise during planning

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Next Step in the Plan

• Address the disability
• What needs to be done so the disability doesnt
  get in the way?
• Accommodations? Whats that?
• Interpreter for a person who is deaf
• Special computer software for disabilities
• Treating the symptoms?
• Medication management
• Mental health or AODA supports

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Next Step Getting Job Ready

• What you need to do to be qualified for your job
  goal
• What do local employers want?
• Do you need training? A degree?
• Will you need coaching to learn the job?
• Will you need someone to help you apply?
• Are the jobs near by or will you need to move?

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Columbia County Summary

• Top Employers by Employment - 1st QTR 2010
• DIVINE SAVIOR HEALTHCARE INC
• COUNTY OF COLUMBIA
• PORTAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
• ASSOCIATED MILK PRODUCERS INC
• COLUMBIA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
• September 2010 Unemployment Rate Columbia
  County 6.5 Wisconsin 7.0 United States 9.2

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Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Occupations

• Detailed Occupation Description
• Landscape or maintain grounds of property using
  hand or power tools or equipment. Workers
  typically perform a variety of tasks, which may
  include any combination of the following sod
  laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering,
  fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler
  installation, and installation of mortarless
  segmental concrete masonry wall units. 
• Entry Hourly Wage in Columbia County 7.98
• Average Hourly Wage 11.46
• Experienced Hourly Wage 13.20
• State Average Hourly is 8.97-14.50

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Janitor/Maintenance Worker

• County Entry Experienced
• Brown 8.43 12.80/hour
• Calumet 7.35 12.40/hour
• Columbia 8.78 13.83
• Fond du Lac 8.21 11.59/hour
• Manitowoc 8.41 13.20/hour
• Sheboygan 8.38 12.06/hour
• Statewide 8.21 13.18/hour

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• Entry wage for cooks and food preparation staff
  in restaurants
• Brown 8.55/hour
• Calumet 9.81/hour
• Columbia 8.39
• Door 8.82/hour
• Manitowoc 7.40/hour
• Sheboygan 8.03/hour
• Kewaunee 7.86/hour
• Fond du Lac 7.86/hour
• Ozaukee 8.49/hour
• For experienced workers, add 1-2/hour

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Nursing

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Technical college Licensed
• Entry wage 16.15
• Average 18.46
• Experience 19.62
• Registered Nurse
• College Licensed
• Entry wage 23.56
• Average 28.53
• Experience 31.01

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Network Systems/Data Communication Analysts

• Wis. 1 high growth job
• Qualifications
• Bachelors degree in computer science, IS/MIS, or
  related.
• Statewide
• Entry wage 21.35/hour
• Average 30.63/hour
• Experienced 35.28/hour

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State Government Jobs

• http//Wisc.jobs
• Search by the county you live in
• Search by the job category (type of job)
• Search by the agency or college name
• Search by full or part time or shift work
• Planning Alert Many state jobs require a test
  you need to take the test and have a good score
  to get an interview.

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Government
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What else is in the PLAN ?

• Timelines when each part of the plan will start
  and when you plan it will be done
• Who pays for what?
• DVR has to follow state purchasing rules
• If another program pays for a service, DVR has to
  check that out first
• For college, financial aid always comes first.
  DVR helps with the amount that financial aid
  calls the unmet need.

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What else is in the PLAN ?

• Progress Measures

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Planning for progress

• How will you and DVR know when you have addressed
  your disability?
• How will you and DVR know that you are qualified
  for your job goal?
• Set progress goals so your plan keeps moving
• DVRs job is to keep you moving to your goal so
  you dont get discouraged.

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Your Plan for Employment

• Job goal __________________
• Services When Who pays
• Progress measures
• If you can do the outline, DVR can help you fill
  in the details of the plan.

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What if you Disagree?

• If you and DVR disagree, talk it out. DVR is
  helping you plan, helping you make wise choices,
  helping you succeed.
• Do not assume that questions mean NO
• Questions are part of planning.
• If you cant agree, you still have options. The
  Client Assistance Program can help you and DVR to
  resolve disagreements.

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Good Luck !