| 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. | Assistant Manager of Employment Programs |
| 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. | Employment Programs Specialist |
| 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. | Assistant Manager of Employment Programs and Employment Program Specialist |
| 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 Programs Specialist |
| 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. | Assistant Manager of Employment Programs and Employment Program Specialist |
| 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. | Assistant Manager of Employment Programs and Employment Program Specialist |
| Stage Seven Situational Assessment |
A Situational Assessment will be scheduled and completed to inform the program recommendation. | Employment Program Specialist |
| 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. | Assistant Manager of Employment Programs |
| 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. | Assistant Manager of Employment Programs |
| Stage Ten Orientation |
Participants will receive information on their program orientation. Orientation must be attended prior to beginning the program. | Assistant Manager of Employment Programs |
| Stage Eleven Progress Review |
Mid and post-meetings are scheduled with families to discuss progress towards the program goals. | Assistant Manager of Employment Programs and Employment Program Specialist |
| 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 Specialist- Job Developer and Employment Specialist- Job Coach |