Supporting individuals facing multiple barriers to be successful on the job can be complicated. What do they need to get on the job? What are the secrets to success on the job? Pulling examples from BOB’s work in Vancouver’s inner city, sharing feedback from local employers, and listening to input from clients facing multiple barriers, we will discuss goal based support that acknowledges the crisis and basic needs while supporting people reach their goal: success on the job.

1. Job Support for Someone facing lots
of barriers.
By Liz and Lani

2. About Us
Lani Liz You

7. About you
You

8. Topics
1.Assumptions 2.Individuals
3.Employers 4.The Team

9. 1.Assumptions

10. Everyone gets a ‘Yes!’
Celebration
your own expert.
Mattering Climate
Own your consequences
Non judgemental
Best, not easiest.
Give the power back

11. 2.Individuals

12. What practical stuff is
needed to get on the job?
Discussion!

13. Mark is starting work
tomorrow. He just got a job
with a construction
company as a carpenter’s
helper.
Scenario

15. What’s needed to get on
the job?
Housing
Transportation
Food
Clothes/ equipment
Phone #

16. Mark hasn’t drank in over a
month. He just needs to get
on the job and he won’t feel
depressed anymore. He’s
been at the shelter for 5
weeks, and sees his PO every
couple days.
Scenario!

17. What are the secrets to
success on the job?
Industry expectations
Budgeting
Housing/ Income assistance Planning
Addictions Support & Plan
Social Connections/ Life Skills
Goal Planning
Wisdom sharing over food

18. Look for the holes
Have 30 SECONDS to set the tone
Need trust built too
Manage expectations
‘THE MOMENT’ OF TRUST Use my words
Have Curiosity The power of ‘Observation’
Know liar needs help too
Put safety first
Am Flexible
As a worker, Process with my coworkers
I.. Let go

19. Building up the supports:
current supports
Reconnect
Addictions..
Mental health Teams
Advocates
Systems vs. individuals
Friends & Family

23. How to refer:
Talk about it. ( Reasons not to go?)
Call ahead
Refer to a person
‘Street view’ it
Referral has a reason & all info
Go with them

24. Building up the supports
Resource Sharing

25. 3.Employers

26. Engaging Employers
Build on- going Relationship
Take the time to understand needs
Build a business case, not a charity case
Forward qualified Candidates
Follow up to ensure success

28. Supporting Employers
Involved in the hiring VS. Not involved
Regular follow- ups
Direct questions
Share resources
Understand the industry
On the job Visits
Coaching & Problem solving

29. BusinessLinks
Customized Training Programs
Benefits Employer & job seeker
Specific training
Engaged employers, Guaranteed interviews
Requirements are met by candidates
Builds confidence
Ongoing support is natural

31. 4.The Team

32. Hiring
Authority for decisions
Flexibility
Office culture
A web of care

33. To conclude..
Lani Liz You

34. Thank you!