Annual Report

The focus of Community Employment is to assist people to find and keep a job. During this past year, 104 individuals participated in Job Development activities to obtain employment and 154 people worked in Supported Employment, receiving support from MMI staff to obtain and maintain their community jobs.

Despite a difficult economy, 32% of those in Job Development obtained employment
Average starting wages in Job Development were $5.54 per hour
95% of Supported Employment participants retained employment for at least 90 days
99% of Supported Employment participants indicate they are working in the job of their choice
Most participants in Supported Employment chose part time employment, earning an average of $56.14 per week.
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Transitional Employment utilizes paid work and vocational training to promote the skills and habits that will lead to employment outside of MMI. 194 individuals participated in Transitional Employment as their primary service. Participants who were enrolled in other services may also participate in this paid work experience as a small component of their annual plan of service.

29% of participants had opportunities to experience community employment as well as in-house work
Average hourly wages increased 42% from the first to the fourth quarters due to increased contract work that more people could complete
Over 6.5 million parts or production steps were completed with 99.92% quality

In Community Connections, individuals with severe or multiple disabilities participate in community inclusion activities, expanding relationships and personal skill development. Although most activities are community based, some services may also be provided in MMI buildings when specified in the Person Centered Plan. This year, 81 people accessed community resources and learned new skills consistent with their interests and choices, receiving an average of 25 hours of service per week. Some of the more popular activities offered this year include recreation, cooking classes, crafts and gardening. Several participants also received sensory integration therapy through this service.

Vocational Evaluations provided 16 people with a better understanding of their abilities and vocational interests to assist them in developing their training plan for the future. Eighty-four percent (84%) of evaluation days included community based activities when those services were authorized as part of the assessment.

MMI’s Youth Services were provided to 207 individuals from the ages of 14-21 in Clare, Gladwin, Iosco, and Arenac Counties through a grant from Michigan Works! Region 7B Consortium. Students explore career options and learn the basic skills necessary to obtain and maintain their first jobs. Services are provided through after school programs, work experience, and individualized mentoring in the 14 participating schools, as well as a seven week intensive summer program.

94% of participants met goals for developing basic, work readiness and occupational skills
92% of terminees attained their diploma or a recognized equivalent
93% of terminees were either employed or in post-secondary training after program completion

21 Montcalm County youth also participated in “Breakaway”, an in-school program funded by Michigan Rehabilitation Services.

Case Management is offered through Career Services, funded by grants from the Central Area Michigan Works! Consortium. Employment counseling and job search support was provided to 1860 job seekers this year. Participants include eligible individuals under the Work First and Time Limited Food Assistance programs in Isabella, Gratiot and Montcalm Counties.

38% of Work First participants obtained employment, with an average starting wage of $7.17 per hour.
99% retained their jobs through the 90 day follow-along

NOTE: In the past, this report included information on vocational training provided to residents of the Mt. Pleasant Center who are unable to leave the Center’s grounds. This program experienced a serious set-back this year when, due to the State budget constraints, the Mt. Pleasant Center discontinued the contract. Vocational services are still provided to school age residents of the Center through a program funded by the Gratiot Isabella RESD but, because of the small number of participants, statistical outcome measures are no longer captured.

2004-2005 Financial Review

Revenue			Expenses
Service Revenue	5,109,838	84.73%	Staff Pay & Benefits	3,965,690	66.18%
Contract Revenue	818,738	13.58%	Program Expenses	936,873	15.64%
United Way	33,872	0.56%	Participant Payroll	505,209	8.43%
Other Revenue	67,936	1.13%	Operations	584,239	9.75%
	6,030,384			5,992,011

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