Hawai`i Division of Vocational Rehabilitation - PowerPoint Presentation

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Hawai`i Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Career Counseling PresentationWIOA Section 511 Subminimum Wage ProjectSlide2

Why are we here?

A new law requires us to come out and give information to everyone in Hawai`i who is working for less than minimum wage.

We want to discuss what choices you have about work at minimum wage or above. We will give you information about how to get help finding a job at minimum wage or above if you want to.

Minimum wage in Hawai`i right now is $9.25 per hour.

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common challenges

To seeking competitive employment

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Can I work if I am receiving SSI and/or SSDI?

The short answer is,

YES you can work! You are working now…The key is planning. By meeting with a Certified Benefits Planner, you can make sure all of your concerns are addressed. You can then make an

informed decision

about whether to seek competitive employment.

Ticket

to Work

is a free and voluntary program that can help Social Security beneficiaries go to work, get a good job that may lead to a career, and become financially independent, all while they keep their Medicare or Medicaid. Individuals who receive Social Security benefits because of a disability

program and are age 18 through 64 probably already qualify for the program.

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SSI and SSDI Work Incentives

What is a Work Incentive? Special rules make it possible for people with disabilities receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to work and still receive monthly payments and Medicare or Medicaid. Social Security calls these rules "work incentives."

SSI

&

SSDI Work Incentives

Impairment Related Work Expenses

Subsidies and Special Conditions

Unincurred Business ExpensesUnsuccessful Work AttemptsContinued Payments Under a Vocational Rehabilitation Program

Expedited Reinstatement

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SSI Work Incentives

Blind Work ExpensesEarned Income ExclusionStudent Earned Income Exclusion

Plan to Achieving Self-SupportProperty Essential to Self-SupportSpecial SSI Payments for People Who WorkContinued Medicaid Eligibility

Special Benefits for People Eligible Under Section 1619 (a) or (b) Who Enter a Medical Treatment Facility

Reinstating Eligibility Without a New Application

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SSDI Work Incentives

Trial Work PeriodExtended Period of EligibilityContinuation of Medicare Coverage

Medicare for People with Disabilities Who WorkProtection From Medical Continuing Disability Reviews

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High Expectations

Have you had someone in your life expect a lot from you?Have you ever done something

you didn’t think you could do at the start … and then you did it?!

How

did that make you feel?

High expectations

or goals can result in people accomplishing

more.

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What is Self-Advocacy and Self-Determination?

Making decisions about your own lifeSpeaking up for yourself

Choosing what job you want to do and where you want to do itIt involves making choices, asking for help when needed and setting goals for your life.

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Understanding you

It is important

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“I Am Someone Who…..”

Enjoys_________Hopes to_______

Collects_______Believes in________Likes to _______

Knows

how to_______

Thinks

that _____is the most important thing in life!

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What Are My Strengths?

What is one of your strengths? What do you do well?What kind of job or jobs can you do with those strengths?

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How

do I Decide what Jobs are Right for me?

RESEARCH

information about your jobs of interest.

TALK to someone

who does that job.

VISIT the workplace of that job.

VOLUNTEER to get some experience related to that job.

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Look for jobs that match your interests and strengthsSlide14

Finding and keeping the right job

For You

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Career Exploration Activity

My dream job would be:

A job that can help get me to that job is:

My strengths are:

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Labor Market Information: Helping you Understand Different Jobs

Another way you can make informed choices about where you want to work is to look at Labor Market Information or LMI. Below is a source of LMI.The Career Index Plus

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The Importance of Soft Skills

What are soft skills?Getting along with others on the job (teamwork)

Accepting feedback from your supervisorShowing up for work every day and on time Having good hygieneDealing with stress

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Types of Job Accommodations

Modifying a work scheduleProviding a reader, interpreter or job coachUsing large print for written materialsExamples of assistive technology:

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Your Support

NetworkPeople, such as…..

Family/neighborsGuardian FriendsTeachers/guidance counselor

VR Counselor

People in your community, clubs, church, etc.

They can help you find and keep a job

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What Now?

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Where do you go from here?

If you like where you are, you don’t have to do anything more…However;If you want help finding a job at minimum wage or above, you can apply for DVR services.

DVR can write a plan with you to help ensure that you have what you need to be successful on the job.DVR can help you with training and job search basics and provide you with support on the job.Your packet includes information on other agencies that can help you find employment at minimum wage or above in the community as well.

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Congratulations

You have completed the Career Counseling session!

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Mahalo nui

loa!Mahalo for participating in today’s session.

This content, and the content found in the Information and Referral packets has been developed, in part, with materials provided by the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation,

Maine Division of Vocational Rehabilitation,

and

California Department of Rehabilitation

. DVR would like to thank these agencies for their effort and willingness to share their work. We would also like to thank the

WINTAC for their invaluable assistance in developing these materials.

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