Project Description:
Research suggests that employment professionals do not consistently implement promising or evidence based practices (Butterworth, Nord, & Migliore, in press; Butterworth, Migliore, Nord, & Gelb, 2012, Migliore, Butterworth, Nord, Cox, & Gelb, 2012; Migliore, Hall, Butterworth, & Winsor, 2010). Moreover, the evidence base for practices is often fragmented, and does not provide clear guidance to employment consultants about decisions regarding strategies and approaches that account for job seekers individual support needs (Fleming, Phillips, Kaseroff, & Huck, 2014; Gidugu & Rogers, 2012; Taylor & Bond 2014). Through mixed-method research that includes a qualitative study and a randomized controlled trial, we will define an evidence-based integrated model for employment support that incorporates research and practice on effective practices and incorporates job seekers support needs, culture, and personal and economic resources (Study 2.1); and implement a scalable cost-effective intervention for improving employment outcomes through consistent delivery of effective practice using online training, data-based performance feedback, and facilitated peer to peer support (Study 2.2).
Keyword(s):
employment, disability, evidenced based practices, employment consultants
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, Legislators/Policy Makers, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Disadvantaged Circumstances, Specific Groups
