Chapter 3 Long Term Supports
In this section you will read the chapter description, learning outcomes, and the format of the chapter.
This is the third chapter for Workplace Supports Advanced Concepts. In addition, each chapter will have an introduction, content, and summary lessons to reinforce learning.
To maximize learning, the lessons are developed to be consumed in 10-20 minute segments with engaging questions and or resources to apply to real world situations. You are also encourage to complete these chapters with colleagues or have conversations with supervisors to maximize learning.
“In December of 2024 persons with a disability made up 41.3% of the labor force aged 16-64 in the United States.”
Welcome to Workplace Supports 102!
According to the Department of Labor in December of 2024 persons with a disability made up 41.3% of the labor force aged 16-64 in the United States. We as a country have made great strides toward inclusivity at work and in the community. These strides have included important legislature like the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and WIOA. In the State of Missouri bills have been passed to add increased funding for disability services. Due to these bills certain cities have funding to provide long-term employment support. The individuals that provide long-term support to people with differing abilities are called employment support specialists. It’s imperative that these specialists have a wide array of knowledge to address all workplace scenarios. This course will address a few common scenarios that employment specialists encounter.
Life often throws a curveball, for individuals with differing abilities this can cause undue stress and hardship. With Follow-Along supports individuals are better prepared to handle these stresses when they come. Through this training employment support specialists will get the answers to common questions participants using long term employment services ask. What types of benefits are available? I was injured on the worksite what do I do? I need to go in for a medical procedure what information do I give my employer? Using real scenarios and easily accessible resources this course will give support staff the tools they need to support individuals in the workforce with as much ease as possible.
Learning Outcomes:
At the completion of the training individuals will be able to:
1. Understand a brief overview of the impact work has on Social Security Disability Benefits.
2. Problem solve common workplace scenarios regarding FMLA, Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment and Social Security Disability Benefits.
3. Explain the steps to applying for common Workplace benefits: workers’ compensation, FMLA, Unemployment.
4. Develop strategies for supported participants using given resources to aid in workplace retention.
