What do you mean by Intellectual Disability?
“An Intellectual Disability is a Lifelong impairment of the mind …’ which can mean it may take the person longer to grasp terms and social situations. Our referred clients will receive the support required uniquely by him / herself – academically or practically. With adequate support and training however our referred clients have the ability to be successful in his/her chosen field
What support will the trainee have?
From initial assessment to career development, a trainee will have adequate tailored support during the whole process
I’m an employer, will it cost me anything?
There will be no financial implications for the business providing the placement opportunity. Donegal Horizons CLG. just asks that you consider offering a Community opportunity / work placement as part of the overall training package.
Steps Taken and Advantages
Initial Meeting / Vocational Profiling –Trainee assigned Client Facilitator/Keyworker to discuss career options.
Job Preparation –Client Facilitator/Keyworker prepares trainee with necessary skills and qualities for work placement.
Job Trial –Client Facilitator/Keyworker contacts community employers / businesses to organise a relevant work placement.
Work Experience –Client Facilitator/Keyworker offers free Disability Awareness Training to co– workers of the Donegal Horizons CLG trainee
Client Facilitator/Keyworker- job coaches with trainee until they are confident and offers regular support and monitoring visits.
Career Development –The Client Facilitator/Keyworker explores options for trainees progression within work. These can include steps to paid employment.
Advantages for our Trainee:
> Builds self– confidence and self– efficacy.
> Person– centred goals set out are achievable.
> Helps you to feel a valuable part of the community, promoting social integration and inclusion.
> You can gain an accredited qualification in a vocational setting.
> You gain knowledge, experience and skills.
> Develops your self- advocacy skills.
> Gives you a chance to develop personally and professionally.
> Helps you to identify with others and gain self– worth.
Advantages for you as an employer:
> Gain a hardworking and dedicated member of staff.
> Raises disability awareness among staff.
> Makes your organisation an example of diversity and good practice.
> Promotes equal opportunity within workforce.
> Raises company profile within local community.
> Gives a person with an intellectual disability the opportunity to develop personally and professionally within their career.