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The following chart highlights the core elements associated with this service delivery component and includes the names of the states that will be implementing this approach:
Access the following link to learn what each DEI project proposed in their statement of work around this component: http://dei-ideas.org/chapter2-1/page8a_pandc.cfm
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Collaboration is….
A mutually beneficial relationship which involves people from different sectors of the community joining together to achieve a common goal.
Involves joint planning and shared resources, funding & accountability.
Occurs through shared understanding of issues, open communication, mutual trust & tolerance of differing points of view.
The most intensive level of partnership.
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Collaboration is not …
Co-location of two or more service providers in the same office, without effective integration of programs/services
One person’s design or strategy
Compromise or consensus
Simply a one-way or two-way information exchange (nor does it imply supervision)
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Fostering Systems Collaboration
Communication: Meet with leaders of local organizations & listen for shared goals
Building Trust: Invite persons with disabilities & providers to One-Stop workshops, tours, orientations & assistive technology demonstrations
Participation: Represent One-Stop’s commitment to collaboration by participating in other events, networking groups & consumer advisory councils
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Establishing Partnerships – State Level
Office of Workforce Investment/ Workforce Commission
Vocational Rehabilitation Department of Labor Social Security
Administration Department of Education Department of
Transportation Housing and Urban
Development
State Medicaid Office Dept of Health & Human
Services Governor’s Commission o
People with Disabilities Advocacy Organizations Faith-based & Community -
based Organizations Disability Program
Navigators Disability Resource
Coordinators Individuals with Disabilities
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Establishing Partnerships – Local Level
Independent Living Center(s) Community Work Incentives
Coordinator (CWIC) Adult Literacy Programs Community Colleges -
Offices for Students with Disabilities
Veterans Counselors Older Workers Programs Employment Networks Community-Based Providers
(Job Developers, Job Coaches, Service Coordinators, etc.)
TANF Counselors
Local Workforce Investment Board Executive Staff
Representative from the Business Sector
One-Stop Career Center Director, Manager, WIA Counselor & Business Service Staff
Vocational Rehabilitation Commission for the Blind &
Visually-Impaired Commission for the Deaf &
Hard-of-Hearing Department of Mental Health Department of Mental
Retardation
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Possible Roadblocks to Collaboration
Lack of relationship building & trust
Lack of common interest & values
Lack of purpose, mission & goals
Lack of leadership
Lack of communication; unclear about each other’s roles
Lack of resources & time
The fear of loss of position, power & resources
Lack of an investment culture-we don't always think about the future (we are here & now focused, crisis oriented)
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The Role of DRCs
Competencies needed to Establish Effective Partnerships: Ability to analyze needs of customers and workforce
system
Knowledge of potential partners and their organizations/services
Ability to negotiate and communicate
Ability to share decision making
Ability to develop performance measures
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Benefits of Strategic Partnerships
Leverage strengths
Share responsibility
Gain competencies
Increase potential for innovation
Enhance competency sets
Increase organizational visibility
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References
Virginia Commonwealth University (2005). Developing Collaborative Community Partnershipshttp://www.worksupport.com/research/viewContent.cfm/489
Butterworth, J., Foley, S., & Metzel, D. (2001). Developing interagency agreements: Four questions to consider. The Institute Brief, 11(1). Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts, Boston. http://www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=14
Rick Dove, (1998) Collaboration: Are More Heads Better? Paradigm Shift Internationalhttp://www.parshift.com/Essays/essay047.htm