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CARF
has accredited Parents Alliance Employment Project for its Employment Services:
Community Employment Services in Job Development, Job Supports, and Job Site
Training Programs. Parents
Alliance Employment Project is a partner in
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Our Mission: Our History: Our Funding: Our Outcomes:
Pat Loy, Spectrum Vocational
Services Gina Strafford, DuPage County
Human Services Laura Myers, Prairie State
Legal Services, Secretary
Steve Gustis, College of
DuPage
Through the input and feedback provided, the Board of Directors and personnel analyzes the information in a strategic planning session to develop a long-range plan for the organization. The long-range plan is a comprehensive blueprint and is all inclusive of services provided by PAEP and assists the organization in program planning, performance improvement, organizational advocacy, financial planning, and resource planning. Measuring the success and completion of each action item will be documented on a yearly basis and included in a report that will be presented to all PAEP stakeholders. Programs and Services
Goal: Continue to offer programs and services
that enhance consumer choice. Action Items: a)
Employment Coordinator will keep current a “Supported
Employment Handbook” that will fully outline information on consumer rights
to receive services. The handbook
will be updated yearly and staff will provide the handbook to all clients
receiving services at point of intake. b)
Executive Director will provide yearly training
to staff on person-centered planning to use with clients to facilitate
informed choices. c)
PAEP will increase the number of job placements
and expand job industries among persons served. d)
Executive Director and staff will review and
identify targeted outcomes at the beginning of each year on the following: #
of new job placements and dates of hire, wage information, # of hours worked per week, # of clients
receiving work benefits, job industry, length of time between date of
application to date of intake, length of time between intake date and job
placement date, length of time between job placement date to the date a
client’s case is closed, # and % of individuals still employed that quarter,
and # and % of individuals who increased their duties, wages and/or
responsibilities. Outcomes will be
reported by staff and tracked quarterly by Employment Coordinator through the
outcome measurement report. e)
Staff will continue to identify additional
barriers encountered by clients served and coordinate community resources
that will assist in enhancing the overall quality of life for consumers. Additional community resources will be
shared with PAEP staff at monthly staff meetings. f)
Employment Coordinator and Community Liaison will
closely monitor waiting period for services and inform consumers on a monthly
basis of their status. Average wait
time for services will be documented in the annual outcome measurement
report. Staff will actively engage
consumers in job readiness workshops while waiting for services. g)
Executive Director will work with staff to
identify areas of expansion for job readiness workshops based on consumer
feedback. Executive Director and
staff will re-visit workshop topics on a yearly basis while putting together
workshop brochure. Marketing
Goal: To expand awareness of PAEP services and
accomplishments. Action Items: a)
Executive Director will create a new
identity/logo for PAEP by 2008. b)
Executive Director and designated staff will
provide monthly updates to PAEP website materials and content. c)
Executive Director will work with staff and board
of directors quarterly to communicate achievements of PAEP to stakeholders
through events, press releases, website, and newsletter. d)
PAEP staff will develop two new brochures
specific to consumers and businesses by 2008. Brochures will be disseminated
monthly at local meetings and events. e)
Executive Director will offer staff yearly
opportunities to participate in area conferences and other networking opportunities
to expand awareness of PAEP. Business Development
Goal: To develop PAEP business relationships
throughout DuPage county. Action Items: a)
Executive Director will work with staff to create
a brochure specific to the services offered by PAEP to local businesses by
2008. b)
Employment Coordinator will work with staff to
develop a DVD to assist business in understanding PAEP services after a
client is placed into employment by 2008. c)
Executive Director and Board of Directors will
coordinate a yearly employer recognition event to showcase employers that
support PAEP’s mission. d)
Staff will attend and conduct quarterly
presentations to local Chamber of Commerce meetings and other community
groups in which businesses will be present. e)
Staff will coordinate PAEP services with the
workNet DuPage Career Center business services unit and monthly job fair
events to expand the pool of hiring.
Fundraising
Goal: To develop and maintain financial support
of PAEP. Action Items: a)
Executive Director will develop and maintain
financial support of PAEP through active grant prospecting, proposal
preparation, and production.
Bi-monthly funding reports will be presented to the board of
directors. b)
Executive Director and board of directors will
solicit additional grant opportunities. c)
Executive Director and board of directors will
solicit in-kind contributions for supplies and other services. d)
Identify and develop relationships with local
service clubs. e)
Establish and support resource development committee
as part of the board of directors to develop a fundraising plan for PAEP by
2009. Leadership
Goal: To strengthen PAEP through active
leadership roles. Action Items: a)
Executive Director and board of directors will
identify and recruit potential board members form the business community by
2009. b)
Executive Director will engage board members with
agency activities and present annual opportunities for board to participate
in staff activities and day-to-day operations. c)
Executive Director will present and encourage
educational training opportunities for board members. d)
Board of directors will support and assist
Executive Director every three years as needed with maintaining CARF
accreditation for PAEP. e)
Executive Director will establish thorough governance
policies for PAEP. The board of
directors will review, update and approve the policies annually. f)
Executive Director and board chairperson will
assemble orientation material for new board members by 2009. g)
The board of directors will establish appropriate
board committees to support the strategic plan. Human Resources
Goal: To enhance professional opportunities to
staff to promote a positive working environment. Action Items: a)
Executive Director will provide opportunities for
promotion within PAEP through annual performance evaluations. b)
Executive Director will arrange yearly in-service
trainings for staff to remain current and expand knowledge on serving
consumers. c)
Executive Director and Employment Coordinator
will diversity staff responsibilities based on new funding sources on a
yearly basis. d)
Executive Director and board of directors will
recognize staff achievements on an annual basis. e)
Executive Director will identify and recruit
volunteers for specific activities connected to the agency. Technology
Goal: To address technology needs as it relates
to service delivery, case management, accounting, and resources. Action Items: a)
Executive Director and board of directors, with input
from staff, will identify and address technology needs of the organization
and develop a technology plan by 2009. b)
Executive Director will locate and acquire
funding sources to specifically support technology needs identified within
the plan. c)
Executive Director and staff will incorporate
technology into service delivery and resources as appropriate for PAEP. d) Executive Director will acquire agency laptops, flash drives, and wireless Internet for laptops to allow for off-site service delivery and technology capability by 2009. |
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2525 Cabot Dr. Suite 302, Lisle, IL 60532 Phone: 630.955.2079 |
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