Tier 1: Awareness
Lesson 1 (approx. 60 minutes) includes:
– Introduction to Pre-ETS
– Introductions to IA and Independent Living
– Disability History & Discrimination
– Reasonable Accommodation
Lesson 2 (approx. 60 minutes) includes:
– Hiring Process
– Job Offer Letter
– Orientation
– Employer & Employee Expectations
– Calling in Sick/missing work
Lesson 3 (approx. 60 minutes) includes:
– Emotional Intelligence
– Verbal & Non-verbal communication
– Empathy
– Importance of Eye Contact
Lesson 4 (approx. 60 minutes) includes:
– Shaking Hands & Eye Contact
– Personal Space and Boundaries
– Harassment at Work
– Conflict Resolution
– Leaving a Job
Lesson 5 (approx. 60 minutes) includes:
– Clocking/punching in & Timesheets
– Shift Scheduling
– Time Management & Prioritization
– Employee Relations
– Going Above and Beyond
Tier 2: Exploration
Lesson 1 (approx. 60 minutes) includes:
– Disability Rights
– Reasonable Accommodation
– Self-Care
– Socializing & Making Friends at Work
– The science of likability
Lesson 2 (approx. 60 minutes) includes:
– Massachusetts Labor laws & Protections
– Paychecks & Deductions
– Breaks and Meals
– Holidays & Overtime
– Budgeting
Lesson 3 (approx. 60 minutes) includes:
– Job Applications
– Assessment Tests
– Resumes
– Cover letters
Lesson 4 (approx. 60 minutes) includes:
– Job Interview Procedures
– Typical Questions & Answers
– Tips & Tricks for Getting the Job
Lesson 5 (approx. 60 minutes) includes:
– Mock Job Interview Practice with Feedback
*Note* IA’s Tier 3 (Preparation) is comprised mainly of in person and community based experiences that are temporarily on hold until it is deemed safe to resume these services.
This is a sample slide from Tier 1 Lesson 2