Research Database: Article Details
| Citation: | Migliore, A.; Butterworth, J.; Pavlak, J.; Petrick, M.; & Aalto, S. (2021). Tracking metrics that matter for scaling up employment outcomes. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 54 (3), 273-278. |
| Title: | Tracking metrics that matter for scaling up employment outcomes |
| Authors: | Migliore, A.; Butterworth, J.; Pavlak, J.; Petrick, M.; & Aalto, S. |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Journal/Publication: | Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| Publisher: | IOS Press |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.3233/JVR-211136 |
| Full text: | https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-vocational-rehabil... |
| Peer-reviewed? | Yes |
| NIDILRR-funded? | Yes |
Structured abstract:
| Background: | Supporting employment consultants in their work with job seekers is critical for increasing the employment outcomes of people with disabilities. |
| Purpose: | To better understand how to leverage data for supporting employment consultants, including what metrics to track, what to do with the data, and what can be improved. |
| Data collection and analysis: | A panel of three directors of employment programs addressed these questions as part of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) 2020 conference. |
| Findings: | Most employment service providers collect data for billing and compliance reporting. Innovative providers leverage data for quality improvement. |
| Conclusions: | Tracking metrics designed specifically for monitoring the implementation of effective employment supports is key for leveraging data for continuous quality improvement and thus improving job seekers’ employment outcomes. |
| Disabilities served: |
Cognitive / intellectual impairment Developmental disabilities |
| Interventions: |
Accommodations On-the-job training and support Supported employment Vocational rehabilitation Accommodations / modifications Customized employment |
| Outcomes: |
Employment acquisition Full-time employment |