Introduction, History and Development
The acronym READI stands for
Rapid Employment And Development Initiative
This is the practice of building trust and forging relationships with prospective and active READI ppts
What is relentless engagement
Facilitation of CAD, case management, 1:1's with participant and gatekeepers of gift cards.
Who is Job Coach/Manager
Dormant, Reduced, Active and Inactive are categories of these
What is Outreach Protocols
This policy aims to improve the quality of services and maintain a safe and healthy environment by reporting and responding to incidents....within 48 hours
What is Incident Report Policy
These are the READI values
Real Talk
Real Hope
Real Love
Be Bold
This practice includes activities such as "peace circles"
What is Restorative Justice (RJ)
Assessing for willingness, canvassing the community, door knocker, advocacy and social media hacker.....North Lawndale has 2 of them
Outreach , Outreach Worker
This may be used when a participant is feeling unsafe at a particular READI community site, or may have a family member who is a staff at the same site where the participant is receiving services. Currently, this protocol can only be used before a participant enters TJ
What is Community Transfer Protocol
Name the 3 referral pathways an individual can come from to participate in READI Chicago.
Community referral, Urban Lab referral, Corrections referral (parole, CCDOC)
The maximum number of months a participant can receive subsidized transitional employment, coaching, and case management services
What is Eighteen or Eighteen Months
This approach requires the potential and capabilities our participants possess, build on the positive factors each individual brings to the relationship, rather than focusing solely on what is missing. Simply put this approach helps you see the best in people.
What is Strength Based or Strength Based Approach
This position utilizes tools including coaching and motivating the participants and also spends the most time with "active" TJ participants
Who is Crew Chief
This policy affords funds that are available to Outreach and Transitional Job partner organizations to assist READI Chicago participants.
What is Client Support Policy
This Career Advancement Stage includes opportunities at Chicago Park District, Star Farms, Cornerstone and Urban Growers
What is Stage 2
The number of months that a participant can receive follow-up support after their 18 months to promote lasting pro-social behaviors and engagement with the workforce after READI.
What is Six or Six months
Name at least 2 ways that READI partners collaborate.
Case Staffings, Hot Spot Mapping, Safety and Security (Morning/ Evening Routine), Referrals for participants (Housing, Heathcare)
Facilitates partner meetings, signs off on stage advancement forms, participates in site visits, Heartland's brand ambassador for READI....and all around good guy
Who is Community Project Manager or CPM
Examples of these include: securing space for programming, participants clocking in and out accurately, giving participants consistent, and constructive feedback on their performance and progress, including using the Daily Feedback tool.
What is TJ Responsibilities/Protocols
All the Partner Organizations that make up READI, and the Communities we serve.
Englewood: Centers for New Horizons, READI Englewood Outreach (REO),
North Lawndale: North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN), Lawndale Christian Legal Center (LCLC), Uhlich Children's Advantage Network (UCAN)
Austin/ West Garfield Park: Heartland Human Care Services (HHCS), Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (INVC)