Jason Goes to Work

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Jason Goes to Work

Let's assume you've managed to carve out a job for Jason at the local high school where he already has so many connections. His job responsibilities are split between the athletic department and the administrative office. His responsibilities include setting and resetting the gym for different classes; closing off different sections of the gym for different activities; cleaning/maintaining the locker rooms; laundering towels and team game and practice uniforms; passing out/posting team schedules, agendas, and other communications; posting notices for try-outs and pre-try-out practices for all the school teams throughout the school; posting notices of athletic events and benefits throughout the school; cutting out newspaper articles on the teams and posting them in the gym; and his favorite, working with the wrestling team for their practices and games - he sets up mats, distributes uniforms/towels, etc, distributes the "line-up" to the officials at games, helps with weigh-ins, and supports the team with drinks, towels, and helps the coach as needed. He also spends a little time in the front office making copies of forms and notices that have to be distributed to the teachers to go home with students, and he copies and prepares various school newsletters for mailing. I realize you don't have all the details - fill in the blanks as you need to - adding your own knowledge of how school gymnasiums, athletic programs, and teams operate (many of you function in high schools currently). What I'd like you to do is think about how you would begin to structure your job training. Consider effective training strategies, natural validity, natural cues and prompts, task analysis, etc. Think toward helping him learn the variety of tasks he has to do and knowing when, where, and what he should be doing at different times of the day. What would be your first steps?  

The first thing that I would

The first thing that I would do is to talk with the school administration and the coaches to see if there are specific days certain tasks need to be done on and set up a priority schedule for those tasks accordingly.  Then I would develop a detailed list of tasks, print it out and laminate them, so that the individual can use a dry erase marker to mark off the tasks as they are completed.  I might also work with the administration and coaches to develop a simple incentive program when the individual exceeds expectations.  I would also routinely reevaluate the process to help make things go as smoothly and efficiently as possible.

I WOULD WORK WITH HIM ON ALL

I WOULD WORK WITH HIM ON ALL TASK JUST TO SEE WHAT HE NEED HELP WITH THE MOSE.

The first thing I would do is

The first thing I would do is set up a task list that shows him what has to be done, and give times besides them so tha he can utilize his time wisely. I would also let him know people that are supporting him that if he needs to be reminded that he can go to for help. This way Jason see each day what it is that has to be done.

 I agree with Scot. A job

 I agree with Scot. A job analysis is necessary. Then finding coworkers who could possibly be his natural supports. Making a detailed list of everything that he has to do, starting with the most important or the ones that need to be done the quickest first. 

 I think meeting with staff

 I think meeting with staff in the athletic and administrative depeartments to find out the season schedules and  all the schedules for practices, games and special events that usually takes place during the school year. Then working a schedule for him to check in with office to see if there any new flyers or announcements needing to be printed off and posted evry morning first. Then after being informed of each individual sport daily schedules that he can prep and prepare all supplies needed for the teams. Then he can go through the locker rooms and do all his cleaning duties as needed for that day. Also I would like to know what staff he will be interacting with or working side by side so they can also converse and assist him any new schedules or sports info he neeeds to be knowledgable about regularly. Hopefully all this planning and staf cooperation will help him get organized and on a set schedule to do his job.

Based off if Jason is verbal

Based off if Jason is verbal I think putting together a task list or schedule would help him stay on track and have somethng to refer to if he forgets. Talking with staff and finding out the class schedules would also factor in his schedule for the day as well. I would also want to know if Jason would be alone a lot or if there would be someone else near by or with him until he is comfortable and knows his job tasks well. 

Jason Goes to Work

I would begin with an analysis of each of the job tasks, including frequency of completion, and amount of time it takes to do each task.  There are MANY tasks here and they are quite varied, so I am wondering how this carve was done. Jason will be expected to exhibit many and varied skills, from janitorial work to running copy machines and identifying room set-up based on varied activities (which may be subject to change from semester to semester.) I would identify which tasks are done more than once daily, daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonally, and then create a schedule of that analysis.  From there, I would base the priority for training on which tasks are done most frequently, such as setting and re-setting the gym multiple times per day, and intermingle with tasks that can be done between-times when the room has to be re-set, such as laundry of towels.  (Laundry of practice uniforms might need to be done in a.m., or at night, or both, depending on when the teams are practicing.). I would have the list reviewed by the site supervisor to ensure it matches the needs of the school and then begin training with those tasks prioritized and work down the list.  I would identify natural cues and aids that would allow Jason to complete tasks on a schedule (Including visuals, such as full basket means a load of towels needs to be done.) Not knowing much about Jason, I can't tell the type of accommodations needed or what teaching methods might work best for him, but I would use whatever best works with his learning style, promoting independence from the start.             

The fist thing I would do is

The fist thing I would do is a job analysis to see all of the different task and all of the different times things happen. I would then meet with other coworkers and the supervisor to see the details of the job and what needs to be accomplished daily. I would then make task analysis for all of the steps using a phone to show pictures and make a checklist. I would also create a work schedule for Jason that is as consistent as possible.

I think I would begin with

I think I would begin with the job that was considered the most important one on the list, and make sure he had mastered that aspect before on to the next. Continuing until he understood all the responsibilities of each job and had mastered them all. Step by step.

Working in the off-season

Job analysis of course necessary. Looking for natural cues that are innate in a school day, like bells like Kayla mentioned, are very helpful.Coaches may have more time in the off-season to devote some natural support to Jason's instruction. Secretary staff may also tend towards willing investment to teach Jason their procedures. 

Jason Goes to Work

The first step that I would do as his job coach is do an analysis on what is expected of Jason. I'd observe each job task being performed the time its performed and how it's performed and make notes of time frames. I'd also talk to his co workers and supervisors and see what natural supports are available. I'd make notes on co workers personality and willingness to help.

Completing a job analysis for

Completing a job analysis for both areas is going to be one of the initial steps. As a job coach it is possible to observe how the jobs are completed, interviwing co workers, managers or supervisors about expectations are also important steps. The one thing I do know about high schools ( as a former school administrator) is that it is an ever changing environment. In both cases it is going to be more beneficial to Jason to be trained by his co workers and natural supports, less intrusive. Part of the pre work preparation is knowing what his responsibilities are and the expectations of the times allotted for those duties.

Jason

I would start with a job analysis! Without the client, I would observe the work processes that it takes to complete those tasks. I would write down the times that each task is completed in order to implement a schedule/ routine for the client. I would ask the supervisor and coworkers questions about the duties and times then write down patterns/ different things that happen during the routine that could possibly affect the times that the task gets completed. Then I would proceed to doing a task analysis. Analyzing which tasks may need to be broken down into simpler steps for the client. While completing these analyses, I would think about potential barriers for the client. Are there any communication barriers? What's his learning style? What natural prompts are in each work setting that could let him know when to move on from a task? Would setting alarms on his watch/ phone help? Talk to him. Which tasks does he love? Which tasks are more challenging for him? etc. All of this information helps with beginning his training plan.

First I would do a job

First I would do a job analisys, interview coworkers and supervisor to learn how best the jobs should be accomplished, times of day that are better for each task, finding out the schools bell schedule and what is happening day to day so i could see which best order the task list flows in. Once the flow and times are established i would then do a baseline assesment of how well Jason completes the tasks so I could see which areas may need work and what kind of natural prompts or cues are needed. Upon observing and the relationship/trust already built I would know jasons best learning style wether it be verbal, shown, visual, etc. With Jasons support we would find a what he will need to remember or do tasks correctly. It all depends on Jason and his learning style what kid of task sheet is needed.

The first thing I would do is

The first thing I would do is sit down with Jason and put together a binder of the job's he has and what he needs to do so that he can accomplish them. It would be something he can leave in his locker/office or wherever he stores his items. If he needs help dissecting the jobs, we would do that bu using pictures, videos, or repeating the task. I know that he has many connections within the school and I would let him know that it's alright to talk with friends, but we also have to work. I would also help Jason form a calendar schedule on his phone so that it's portable and convenient for him to access whenever needed.   

First thing I would do is set

First thing I would do is set up a job analysis or task list. Then I would try to find natural cues such as class change bells, or lunch time, or annoucements to put together a sdchedule. Then I would get with the coaches and or gym teacher and the office workers to find out if anyone would be willing to help as far as traing for Jason. I would also find out if Jason needed any cues or if hes a verbal learner. Also I would make a list of every task in every "department"  for each day and make copies to make fading easier. That way jason has something to go by each day.