Project SEARCH Dane County 2018-2019 Application Project SEARCH Intern Profile Characteristics Enrolled in a Dane County school district Able to actively engage in a 30 hour work week with consistent attendance and punctuality Eligible for DVR services Eligible for long term adult support with Dane County (a limited number of applicants may be admitted who are not eligible for long term support) Wants to transition out of K-12 education following SEARCH internship Wants to work in a hospital or health care setting Independently manages meals and all personal cares (with or without accommodations) Independently meets hospital hygiene policies and infection control requirements Has a history of interacting with people appropriately and respecting others' property Takes direction from supervisors and modifies behavior as needed Aged 18 to 21 and has completed 4 years of high school by June 30, 2018 Able to get to and from Project SEARCH daily (note: Special Education transportation does not operate to UW/VA Hospital site) Can commit to year-long program to include Summer 2019 Application Timeline and Steps February 1, 2018: Application Deadline Complete and submit Project SEARCH application Submit school records: current IEP, behavior support plan, most recent evaluation Confirm DVR application Confirm Dane County ADRC application February 27, 2018: Skill Assessment Day Completed independently by applicant (MANDATORY) March 2018 Committee gathers additional information and schedules observations as needed Acceptance/ regret letters sent April 2018 IEP meeting to add summer services and change placement for September 2018 June 2018 Attend the guardian meeting before the end of the 17/18 school year Summer 2018 New employee orientation (TB test required) Participate in any necessary ESY services Provide updated immunization records Participate in transportation training if needed Applications may be submitted in the following ways: Via email: Via mail: Project SEARCH 545 W Dayton St. Madison, WI 53703 Attn: Julie Marca
Project SEARCH Dane County 2018-2019 Application Project SEARCH Intern Profile Characteristics Enrolled in a Dane County school district Able to actively engage in a 30 hour work week with consistent attendance and punctuality Eligible for DVR services Eligible for long term adult support with Dane County (a limited number of applicants may be admitted who are not eligible for long term support) Wants to transition out of K-12 education following SEARCH internship Wants to work in a hospital or health care setting Independently manages meals and all personal cares (with or without accommodations) Independently meets hospital hygiene policies and infection control requirements Has a history of interacting with people appropriately and respecting others' property Takes direction from supervisors and modifies behavior as needed Aged 18 to 21 and has completed 4 years of high school by June 30, 2018 Able to get to and from Project SEARCH daily (note: Special Education transportation does not operate to UW/VA Hospital site) Can commit to year-long program to include Summer 2019 Application Timeline and Steps February 1, 2018: Application Deadline Complete and submit Project SEARCH application Submit school records: current IEP, behavior support plan, most recent evaluation Confirm DVR application Confirm Dane County ADRC application February 27, 2018: Skill Assessment Day Completed independently by applicant (MANDATORY) March 2018 Committee gathers additional information and schedules observations as needed Acceptance/ regret letters sent April 2018 IEP meeting to add summer services and change placement for September 2018 June 2018 Attend the guardian meeting before the end of the 17/18 school year Summer 2018 New employee orientation (TB test required) Participate in any necessary ESY services Provide updated immunization records Participate in transportation training if needed Applications may be submitted in the following ways: Via email: Via mail: Project SEARCH 545 W Dayton St. Madison, WI 53703 Attn: Julie Marca
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