Transition Planning: SLES programs typically begin with transition planning, where participants work with support coordinators or transition planners to identify their goals, strengths, interests, and support needs. This process helps participants develop a clear vision for their future and set realistic and achievable goals for employment, further education, or vocational training.
Skills Development: SLES programs offer a range of skills development activities aimed at enhancing participants' employability and independence. These activities may include job readiness training, resume writing, interview preparation, communication skills development, workplace etiquette, and practical skills training relevant to specific industries or job roles.
Work Experience and Internships: To gain real-world work experience and explore different career options, SLES participants are often provided with opportunities for supported work experience placements or internships. These placements allow participants to develop practical skills, gain insight into different industries, build confidence in a professional setting, and establish valuable connections with employers.
Job Coaching and Support: Participants in SLES programs receive ongoing job coaching and support from employment specialists or job coaches. These professionals provide individualised support tailored to the participant's needs, including on-the-job training, task instruction, problem-solving, and assistance with workplace adjustments or accommodations to ensure success in the workplace.
Transition to Open Employment: The ultimate goal of SLES programs is to support young people with disabilities in transitioning to open employment or further education upon completion of the program. Employment specialists work closely with participants to explore job opportunities, assist with job applications, facilitate job interviews, and provide ongoing support after securing employment to ensure successful integration into the workforce.
Community Engagement and Social Inclusion: SLES programs also focus on fostering social inclusion and community engagement among participants. Through group activities, peer support networks, and community outings, participants have opportunities to develop social skills, build friendships, and connect with their local community, which are essential for overall well-being and quality of life.
Collaboration with Employers and Community Partners: SLES providers collaborate with employers, industry partners, vocational training institutions, and community organisations to create inclusive and supportive environments for young people with disabilities. By working together, they can advocate for inclusive hiring practices, provide training opportunities, and establish supportive networks to facilitate the successful transition of young people with disabilities into the workforce.
Guidance and Advice: Support coordinators serve as guides and advisors, helping NDIS participants understand their NDIS plans, goals, and funding. They provide information about available supports and services, explain the NDIS processes and terminology, and assist participants in making informed decisions about their supports.
Plan Implementation: Support coordinators assist participants in implementing their NDIS plans by connecting them with service providers and coordinating the delivery of supports and services. They help participants identify suitable providers, negotiate service agreements, and ensure that services are delivered in accordance with their plan goals and funding allocations.
Capacity Building: Support coordinators work with participants to build their capacity to effectively manage their supports and achieve their goals. This may involve providing training and support in areas such as budgeting, scheduling, goal setting, and self-advocacy. By empowering participants to take control of their supports, support coordinators help them become more independent and confident in managing their NDIS plans.
Navigating the System: The NDIS can be complex and confusing to navigate, particularly for those new to the scheme. Support coordinators assist participants in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the NDIS, accessing information and resources, and resolving any issues or challenges that may arise during the planning and implementation process.
Collaboration and Advocacy: Support coordinators collaborate with participants, their families, carers, and other stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach to support delivery. They advocate on behalf of participants to ensure their needs and preferences are heard and respected, and they work to resolve any conflicts or disagreements that may arise between participants and service providers.
Review and Monitoring: Support coordinators regularly review participants' progress towards their goals and the effectiveness of their supports. They monitor service delivery, collect feedback from participants and stakeholders, and make adjustments to the plan as needed to ensure it remains relevant and responsive to the participant's changing needs and circumstances.
Personal Care Assistance: Personal care assistance involves help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility. This support ensures that individuals with disabilities can maintain their personal hygiene, appearance, and physical comfort, promoting their dignity and independence.
Household Tasks and Cleaning: Household tasks and cleaning assistance include assistance with chores such as cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and other household errands. This support helps individuals with disabilities to manage their households and live in a safe, clean, and organised environment.
Transportation and Travel Assistance: Transportation and travel assistance provide support with getting around the community, attending appointments, running errands, and participating in social activities. This support may include assistance with using public transportation, arranging for accessible transportation services, or providing accompaniment to appointments or outings.
Community Access and Social Support: Community access and social support assist individuals with disabilities in participating in social and recreational activities, accessing community resources and services, and building social connections. This support promotes inclusion, socialisation, and community engagement, enhancing individuals' overall well-being and quality of life.
Assistance with daily living: Assistance with daily living refers to the support provided to individuals who require help with various activities essential for their well-being and independence. This assistance can encompass a wide range of tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, household chores, medication management, mobility assistance, and transportation. The aim of assistance with daily living is to enable individuals, such as seniors, people with disabilities, or those recovering from illness or injury, to maintain their dignity, autonomy, and quality of life. Support may be provided by family members, caregivers, professional support workers, or community services, tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the individual.
Your plan manager can help you:
As your plan manager we will support you with budget management and NDIS funded supports administration activities to achieve your goals and outcomes. We will work collaboratively with you to understand the funds available within your plan and provide advice about how to draw on this funding to achieve your goals and outcomes.
Subject to a participant’s individual circumstances, ‘capacity building and training in plan and financial management’ may be included in the plan as a reasonable and necessary funded support. Funding for this support is separate to funding included in a participant’s plan for plan management services and is claimed at an hourly rate. This capacity building and training support focuses on strengthening a participant’s ability to undertake tasks associated with the management of their supports. This includes, but is not limited to:
• building a participant’s financial and administration skills to set and monitor budgets, pay providers in line with service agreements, and gain financial organisational skills • enhancing a participant’s ability to direct their own supports including deciding who provides these supports and how they are delivered, and where possible and appropriate, developing a participant’s skills to self-manage their own NDIS plan.
YOU Queensland delivers Plan Management services by providing personalised assistance to individuals who are participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), helping them effectively manage their NDIS funding and supports. Here's how YOU Queensland typically delivers Plan Management:
Initial Consultation and Assessment:- YOU Queensland conducts an initial consultation with the client to understand their needs, preferences, and goals related to NDIS Plan Management.- A Plan Manager works closely with the client to assess their level of understanding of the NDIS, their preferred communication methods, and their support needs in managing their plan.
Plan Implementation:- YOU Queensland assists the client in setting up and implementing their NDIS plan, including establishing budgets, selecting service providers, and coordinating supports.- The Plan Manager ensures that the client's plan is implemented in accordance with their goals, preferences, and funding allocations, and that services are delivered in a timely and effective manner.
Financial Management:- YOU Queensland provides financial management support to help clients track their NDIS funding, manage invoices, and reconcile payments.- The Plan Manager assists the client in maintaining accurate records of their NDIS expenditure, ensuring that funds are used appropriately and in accordance with NDIS guidelines.
YOU Queensland's Plan Management services aim to empower clients to exercise choice and control over their NDIS funding and supports, ensuring that they receive the services they need to achieve their goals and live their best lives.
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