Joint Opportunities for Bridging Wellness, Integration of Community Services, and Supported Employment (JOBWISE)
Project Description:
The overall aim of the JOBWISE project is to improve movement from child to adult systems of care in healthcare, employment, and other support for youth and young adults between the ages of 14-26 with autism and an intellectual and/or developmental disability living in Denver and Adams counties. JOBWISE will explore the impact of employment on overall health and thriving/quality of life. JOBWISE will focus on three primary objectives:
1. Increase thriving during the move from child to adult serving systems.
2. Adopt a comprehensive framework for moving from child to adult serving systems that can be applied to both clinical and community settings.
3. Improve family and caregiver self-efficacy during the move from child to adult serving systems.
Keyword(s):
Adolescent Health, Mental/Behavioral Health – Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Life Course Approach, Mental/Behavioral Health – General , Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs
Core Function(s):
Performing Direct and/or Demonstration Services, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Health-Related Activities
Target Audience:
Family Members/Caregivers, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
