STAGE | OVERVIEW OF THE STAGE AND WHAT IS REVIEWED | WHO IS MY ELS FOR AUTISM® TEAM CONTACT? |
Stage One Learn |
Learn about the Els for Autism Foundation® Work Experience Program to determine if there is an interest to participate in the program. | Adult Services Manager |
Stage Two Application |
The Els for Autism Foundation Application Form needs to be completed and uploaded to the Foundation’s electronic medical record (EMR) system prior to the Intake Assessment. Instructions on how to do this will be provided. | Adult Services Manager |
Stage Three Intake Assessment Scheduled |
The Employment Coordinator and Case Manager will schedule the Intake Assessment and review a list of documents that will need to be prepared. | Employment Coordinator and Case Manager |
Stage Four Preparation of Documents |
Documents will need to be prepared by the participant and uploaded to the applicant’s EMR system portal or brought to the Intake Assessment. Please see a list of required documents below. | Employment Coordinator |
Stage Five Intake Assessment |
The Employment Coordinator and Case Manager will review the applicant’s employment history; level of support required for community activities, safety, and daily living skills; and access to community resources. | Employment Coordinator and Case Manager |
Stage Six Intake and Document Review |
All documents will be reviewed, and eligibility will be determined. If eligible, participant will move to the next stage. | Adult Services Manager |
Stage Seven Situational Assessment |
A Situational Assessment will be scheduled and completed to inform the program recommendation. | Job Coach |
Stage Eight Acceptance Process |
After all the information is reviewed by the Els for Autism staff, the participant and family will be notified of the program recommendation. | Adult Services Manager |
Stage Nine Registration |
Upon agreement of the program, the participant will receive registration paperwork and an orientation schedule for the program based on the results of the assessment and program eligibility. | Adult Services Manager |
Stage Ten Orientation |
Participants will receive information on their program orientation. Orientation must be attended prior to beginning the program. | Adult Services Manager |
Stage Eleven Progress Review |
Mid and post meetings are scheduled with families to discuss progress towards the program goals. | Employment Coordinator and Case Manager |
Desired Outcome After Completion of the Program Employment |
Once participants complete the training program, Foundation staff work with community employers to secure paid employment positions. | Employment Coordinator and Job Coaches |