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Algonquin College of Applied Arts & Technology

Employment and Developmental Disabilities

Community Studies Course Number: FAM1177 Applicable Program(s): 0436A01FWO - Developmental Services Worker Prepared by: Approved by: Approval Date: Approved for Academic Year: Normative Hours:

Co-Requisites: N/A AAL: 3

Pre-Requisites: FAM1110 Core/Elective: Core

Virginia Hartley, Professor Jodi Jaffray, Acting Chair, Community Studies Thursday, July 25, 2019 2019-2020 28.00

Course Description

An understanding of vocational and non-vocational adult services is essential when working with adults with developmental disabilities. Students are introduced to the supported employment model of vocational services for people with developmental disabilities in detail. In addition, students explore the role of entrepreneurship in the field of developmental disabilities. Using a combination of lectures, videos, self-assessment and in-class learning activities student develop a comprehensive understanding of practices and legislation governing vocational services and day programs for adults with developmental disabilities.

Relationship to Vocational Learning Outcomes

This course contributes to your program by helping you achieve the following Vocational Learning Outcomes:

0436A01FWO - Developmental Services Worker VLO 1

Conduct oneself in an ethical, competent and accountable manner in all professional relationships. (T, A,)

VLO 2

Provide person-directed supports and services that respect and promote self-determination for people with developmental disabilities. (T, A,)

VLO 3

Provide for the safety of people with developmental disabilities, self and others in compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations and standards of practice. (T,)

VLO 5

Employ and adapt formal and informal strategies to support the learning of people with developmental disabilities. (A,)

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VLO 6

Provide leadership in the development of inclusive communities. (A,)

VLO 7

Develop professional and personal plans that enhance job performance and well-being. (A,)

Relationship to Essential Employability Skills

This course contributes to your program by helping you achieve the following Essential Employability Skills: EES 1

Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience. (T, A)

EES 2

Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication. (T, A)

EES 4

Apply a systematic approach to solve problems. (T)

EES 7

Analyze, evaluate and apply relevant information from a variety of sources. (T)

EES 10

Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects. (T, A)

EES 11

Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions and consequences. (T)

Course Learning Requirements/Embedded Knowledge and Skills

When you have earned credit for this course, you will have demonstrated the ability to: 1.) Provide employment support to persons with developmental disabilities, keeping in mind the individual's needs, goals and the importance of family involvement. identify stakeholders that are critical to the success of supported employment recognize the importance of personal employment preference as the foundation for supported employment success incorporate systematic instructional strategies, adaptation, accommodation and fading procedures in the development of employment opportunities.

2.) Develop skills to secure employment opportunities for individual with developmental disabilities by effectively communicating with community, stakeholders and social services. assess employment interest and supports from staff, family and other interested stakeholders identify members to recruit when developing a circle of support to assess, develop and maintain inclusive employment opportunities

3.) Understand the ethical and professional responsibilities of the Developmental Services Worker as an employment specialist and the pertinent legislation affecting this position. identify the impact of legislation on employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities recognize the importance of confidentiality and receiving permission from participants before sharing information © 2019 Algonquin College of Applied Arts & Technology

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4.) Promote and enhance the lifestyles of a person with a disability by encouraging active participation and citizenship in the community. recognize the value of inclusive employment to the social, psychological and economical well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities identify the skills required to develop and maintain employment opportunities in community settings

5.) Use self-assessment and feedback from colleagues to set professional and attitudinal goals and market one's own innovative skills and abilities to support employment of persons with disabilities. assess one's interest in bcoming an employment specialist or an entrepreneur examine successful examples of self-employment and entrepreneurial efforts in the developmental services sector

Learning Resources

Challenge Press (2018) Employment and Developmental Disabilities Challenge Press; Ottawa, Ontario,

Students are required to purchase the Turning Point response 1yr subscription as this course will be using turning point for interactive in-class lectures.

Learning Activities

Once a section of material is covered, students will: fill out a survey identifying where they stand on an issue watch a video, (e.g. Everyone Can Work) discuss the issues raised in the video complete an in-class exercise assess the material covered in class

Evaluation/Earning Credit

The following list provides evidence of this course's learning achievements and the outcomes they validate: Quiz(zes)/Test(s) (47%) Validates Outcomes: CLR 3, EES 4, EES 7, EES 10, EES 11 Assignment(s) (26%) Validates Outcomes: CLR 1, CLR 2, CLR 3, CLR 4, EES 1, EES 2, EES 4, EES 7 Written Assignment(s) (23%)

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Validates Outcomes: CLR 1, CLR 2, CLR 5, EES 1, EES 2, EES 4, EES 11 Participation (4%) Validates Outcomes: CLR 3, EES 10, EES 11

Students are expected to meet evaluation and completion deadlines as stated in course outline and course section information documents. In circumstances where evaluation and/or completion deadlines are missed or student performance has been affected by a temporary or permanent disability (including mental health), interim or retroactive accommodations may be considered. In such instances, please consult your course faculty member. For other situations where deferral of evaluations may be warranted, please refer to college policy AA21.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Students who wish to apply for prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR) need to demonstrate competency at a post-secondary level in all of the course learning requirements outlined above. Evidence of learning achievement for PLAR candidates includes: • Portfolio • Challenge Exam • Project/Assignment

Grade Scheme

Final Grade

Mark Equivalent

Numeric Value

Final Grade

Mark Equivalent

Numeric Value

A+

90% - 100%

4.0

A

85% - 89%

3.8

A-

80% - 84%

3.6

B+

77% - 79%

3.3

B

73% - 76%

3.0

B-

70% - 72%

2.7

C+

67% - 69%

2.3

C

63% - 66%

2.0

C-

60% - 62%

1.7

D+

57% - 59%

1.4

D

53% - 56%

1.2

D-

50% - 52%

1.0

F

0% - 49%

0

FSP

0

0

Other Information

Students are required to respect the confidentiality of employer, client and/or patient information, interactions, and practices that occur either on Algonquin College premises, or at an affiliated clinical/field/co-op placement site.

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Concerns regarding clients, patients, and/or employer practices are to be brought to the attention of the program coordinator, or designated field/clinical/co-op placement supervisor so that they may be resolved collaboratively. Such concerns are not to be raised publically either verbally, in writing, or in electronic forums. These matters are to be addressed through established program communication pathways.

Course Related Information

Please refer to the Course Section Information (CSI) / weekly schedule for specific course-related information as provided by your professor.

Program Related Information

0436A01FWO - Developmental Services Worker DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON CONDUCT All persons should expect to be able to work or study without undue interference or disruption by others. Appropriate measures will be implemented in order to maintain this right. For a complete description of the Algonquin College policy on Student Conduct, students should refer to the Algonquin College website.

DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON LEARNING ACTIVITIES All required learning outcomes must be met in order to receive a passing grade for each course.

Time management skills are essential to working in the developmental services field. Students are expected to prepare for classes by completing assigned work, arrive on time and actively participate in classes, be present for tests and final assessments, and hand in assignments by specified due dates.

Students are expected to make every effort possible to complete assessments at scheduled times. If you are late or absent for an assessment, you may receive a mark of zero. For information on opportunities to complete missed assessments, please see Department and College Related Information.

Submitting assignments late will typically result in a 10% per weekday grade deduction. In some cases, late assignments may not be accepted or may result in a grade of zero for the assignment. For specific information regarding assignment due dates and late policies, please see the course section information for each course.

DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON COMMUNICATION Information relevant to this program is communicated during classes, via Algonquin email accounts or posted on the Algonquin Learning Management System. Students are expected to be aware of information that is communicated in these ways.

Students are encouraged to check their Algonquin email daily as important information may be time sensitive.

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DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON PROGRESSION A student is considered to be on academic probation whose term/cumulative grade point average falls below 1.7. Continuation in the program is subject to conditions established by the Chair.

DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN THE CLASSROOM The DSW program requires active participation in in-class learning activities. Cell phones, laptops, and other electronic equipment can be distracting and disruptive to the class. Students are expected to turn off electronic devices if requested by the course professor. Students who anticipate a need to use electronic devices during classes should consult with the course professor during office hours prior to using the devices. The unauthorized use of laptops or other electronic devices in class can result in expulsion from a course. For a complete description of the Algonquin College policy on the Use of Electronic Devices in the Academic Environment, students should refer to the Algonquin College website.

DSW PROGRAM POLICY ON POLICE RECORDS CHECKS Students are required to produce a current, satisfactory police record check during the first semester of the DSW program and prior to each field placement. A Police Records Check for Service with the Vulnerable Sector must be shown by all students prior to all placements. The records check must have been issued no earlier than 12 months prior to the end of each field placement. Students should refer to course specific policies for deadlines for presenting valid police records checks. Students who fail to present a valid check by the deadline stated in the course policy will not be permitted to attend placement and therefore can fail the affected course.

Students who have been convicted of an offense under the Criminal Code for which they have not been pardoned or have another notable offense are advised that they may be unable to participate in field placements and therefore unable to successfully complete the DSW program. Students who have an unpardoned criminal offense must follow the School of Health and Community Studies criminal record check policy (see Related Information, below). The student must contact the Chair of Community Studies prior to registering for the program and before every field placement.

Privacy Statement

I understand that within my course of study, I may have access to personal information, which may include personal health information (PHI) belonging to clients of Algonquin College’s community partner agencies. Furthermore, I understand that I am responsible for the safekeeping of any personal information in my custody, and that I am accountable to the College for my actions in respect of this information. I agree that I will treat all personal information to which I have access as confidential, that I will access only that information which is needed for the purposes of my studies, and that I will not disclose this information, electronically, verbally or otherwise, for any other purpose.

I understand that a breach of this agreement may lead to academic discipline up to and including my removal from the program, and may further expose me to liability for breach of statute, including the Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

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Department Related Information

STUDENT SUCCESS SPECIALIST The Faculty Student Success Specialist is Karen Gendron in room P313. Karen may also be reached at telephone extension 7558 or by e-mail at [email protected].

RESPECT FOR CONFIDENTIALITY Students are required to respect the confidentiality of employer, client and/or patient information, interactions and practices that occur either on Algonquin College premises, or at an affiliated clinical/field/co-op placement site. Concerns regarding clients, patients and/or employer practices are to be brought to the attention of the program coordinator, or designated field/clinical/co-op placement supervisor so that they may be resolved collaboratively. Such concerns are not to be raised publically either verbally, in writing, or in electronic forums. These matters are to be addressed through established program communication pathways.

MODES OF INSTRUCTION Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with online learning activities.

TEST CENTRE Students who miss a test or examination due to unforseeable circumstances may be eligible to write the test or examination on a different date. This is at the discretion of the Professor and program team. If students are granted permission then the test or examination will be conducted at the Test Centre. Students are responsible for making an appointment at the Test Centre in a timely fashion and informing the Professor of the date and time. A $30.00 administration fee will be charged which is the responsibility of the student.

CRIMINAL CHECK POLICY “The School of Health & Community Studies advises that any student who has been convicted of an offense under the Criminal Code for which he/she has not been pardoned or have a notable offence cited is required to disclose this fact to the potential field agency prior to the onset of field placement. The Field agencies and student will then be required to sign a letter of agreement indicating that the agency is accepting the student in field placement with full knowledge of the fact. In the event that all field agencies refuse to accept the student in placement, the department will assist the student in exploring other College program choices.”

POLICY ON CONDUCT Students in the department of Community Studies are expected to make themselves familiar with this policy to conduct themselves accordingly. College Directive SA07 refers.

FAILURE POLICY Students may only attempt a communities studies course three times at Algonquin College. Students require the permission of the Chair of Community Studies to take a course for a third time at Algonquin College. If they are not

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successful on their third attempt they will be withdrawn from the program of study.

ACADEMIC PROBATION AND LEARNING CONTRACT If you are experiencing serious difficulties your academic advisor will sit down with you and review the recommendations of the promotion and evaluation committee regarding your overall performance. Academic Probation is used to give you clear information about what grade point average or what overall performance you must meet in order to be allowed to continue in the program. Students who have two of more F grades in a given term or whose term grade point average falls below 1.7 are considered to be on academic probation (Directive AA14 Grading System). This requires the student to meet with their academic advisor or coordinator to sign a learning contract which identifies the conditions which must be met to continue in the program. Students who do not meet the terms of their learning contract are withdrawn from the program.

Learning Contracts are used to give you specific feedback on areas you must directly address to meet the criteria for proceeding in your program. A learning contract is based on the recommendations of the promotion and evaluation committee. The purpose of the contract is to identify clearly for you the conditions for your continuance in the program.

College Related Information

Email Algonquin College provides all full-time students with an e-mail account. This is the address that will be used when the College, your professors, or your fellow students communicate important information about your program or course events. It is your responsibility to ensure that you know how to send and receive e-mail using your Algonquin account and to check it regularly.

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