OKLAHOMA

DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES UNIT

Manager Training Resource Book

Web Site: http://www.onenet.net/~home/milestone

 

I.                      INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………….…1

 

II.                   MANAGER MINDSET………………………………………………….…1

          A.      Philosophy………………………………………………………….…1

          B.      Manager Roles………………………………………………………..2

          C.      Management Style…………………………………………………….3

          D.      Workplace battles………………………………………………….…8

          E.      Being politically correct………………………………………….……9

          F.      “Seven Secrets of Successful Managers” by Patrick Malone………..11

          G.      Managing change………………………………………………….…14

H.        Management Tips from CRSU…………………………………….…17

I.       “Micromanager and Their Fading Bottom Line” by Jack D. Deal…...20

 

III.     FACILITY/AGENCY’S POLICY AND PROCEDURES……….…………1

          A.      Human Rights Commission……………………………………………3

          B.      Sexual Harassment………………………………………………….…5     C.         Universal Precautions/HIV/AIDS policy……………………………...8

D.        Confidentiality………………………………………………………..20

E.         Business Advisory Council   …………………………….……….….27

 

IV.     PERSONNEL………………………………………………………………..1

          A.      Hiring……………………………………………………………….…1

                   1.       ES job descriptions/qualifications………………………….…..1

                   2.       Example – Francis Tuttle Vo Tech Center……………………..3

                   3.       Ad suggestions…………………………………………………6

4.                 Interview process………………………………………………7

a.      Guide to Pre Employment Interview Practices…………….11

b.     Examples of interview questions…………………………..11

c.     Examples of interview essays……………………………..15

d.     Additional questions you may wish to include…………….23

e.      Taliaferro Mental Health Center Interview Questions…..….26

f.       Interview Rating Form…………………………………….29

          B.      Supervision………………………………………………………..…30

                   1.       Establishing authority………………………………………....30

2.                 During employee performance review period …………….…..31

3.                 Establish expected outcomes for your staff……………….…..31

                   4.       Assessment/evaluation………………………………………..32

          5.       Required job coach documentation…………………………...32

6.          Corrective discipline………………………………………..…33

7.          Employee termination………………………………………....35

a.      Legal restrictions…………………………………………..35

b.     Using proper termination procedures………………….…..37

c.     Termination………………………………………………..38

1.     Before firing for misconduct or poor work…………….38

2.     Involuntary termination…… …………………………...40

d.     Voluntary resignation…… ………………………………...41

e.      Economic layoff……………………………………………42

f.       Releases and severance agreements………………………..43

g.     Avoiding employee problems……………………………...45

8.         “Increased Profits From Systematic Supervision” by Robert H.

Kent, Ph.D., CMC………………………………………….…47

                   9.       “Degrees of Delegation” by Communication Concepts…….…49

          C.      Staff training……………………………………………………….…51

1.                 Communication…………………………………………….….51

a.      Ten Tips for Tip-Top Listening……………………………53

b.     Barriers to effective listening……………………….………54

c.     Feedback…………………………………………………..55

                   2.       Staff meetings…………………………………………………59

                             “We’ve Got to Stop Meeting Like This” by Jack Pachuta……60

                    3.       Empowering Job Coaches…………………………..……….64

 

MILESTONE PAYMENT SYSTEM……...……………………………………….1

V.      DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES……………………………………1-31

VI.     MENTAL HEALTH……………………………………………………...1-27

VII.    EMPLOYMENT AND RETENTION…………………………………….1-6

VIII.  JOB PLACEMENT………………………………………………………..1-6

 

IX.     PROGRAM/ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS…………………….1

A.      CRSU/SE expectations…………………………………………...…..1

                   1.  Reports………………………………………………….….……..1

2.  Meeting and training attendance……………………………….…..1

3.  Time management/organization……………………………………2

4.  General suggestions………………………………….……………4

“Time Bandits” by Jacquelyn Lynn………………………..…..6

“How Successful Are You at Managing Procrastination”

 by Mershon Shrigley…………………………………..….…..8

 

          B.      Budget/Money Management………………………………………....11

                   1.       Tracking…………………………………………………….…13

                             a.  internal (your agency)……………………………………...13

b.     external (DRS)………………………………………….….14

                   2.       Record Keeping…………………………………………….....16

3.      “How to Cut Costs” by Gene Siciliano………………………..31

          C.      How to prepare the yearly report  and next year’s plan…………...…35

                     “Totally Organized Business Gazette”…………………………...…40

 

X.    QUALITY INDICATORS……………………………………………….……1

A.     Best Practices…………………………………………………………..1

1.     Situational Assessment…………………………………….……….2

2.     Natural Supports……………………………………………….…..4

3.     Job Carving ………………………………………………………11

B.                 Use of Management Reports………………………………………...13

C.                 APSE Quality Indicators…………………………………….………15

D.                 APSE Ethical Guidelines…………………………………….………20

          E.      “Three Dimensions of Ethics” by Dr. Richard Baumgartner….….….26

 

APPENDIX

          Acronyms

          Budget Forms (IX Prog/Organization Requirements)

                   Individual Milestone Tracking Form

                   Program Milestone Tracking Form

                   Milestone Packets Checklist

                   Job Coach Evaluation Form Completed by Employer

                   CRSU Monthly Billing Report

          Client Assistance Program

          Definitions

          Handbooks

                   A Guide to Disability Rights Laws

                   Oklahoma Disability Etiquette Handbook

                   Your Rights and Responsibilities

          Internet       

                   On-line Addresses of Interest in the Field of Disabilities

                   Workforce Development Web Sites        

          Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth Pamphlet

          Program list

                   Supported Employment

                   DDSD Community Contracts

                   Mental Health

          Resource list/Bibliography

          Technology Center Special Services Staff

          Toll Free Hotlines for Disability Programs