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Kerava: Developing the work of the employment unit - HuIA summary tables

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Extract from the summary table on assessment of changes in employment unit resources.

1.0. No action -model 1.1. Resources reduced 1.2. Resources added
CLIENT

- some of the people in the target group start working

- affects about 50 clients per year

- the number of people being employed decreases considerably or leads to an increase in part-time and short-term employment

- the number of people being employed increases

- the duration of work contracts and workdays can be increased, which helps in coping on one's own salary

IMPACTS ON THE SOCIETY
Attitudes and values

- general attitude towards employment actions is positive and the preconceptions towards the unemployed are reduced

- the idea of having a certain number of unemployed is accepted, and the thought of doing something about it is considered unnecessary

- more idle unemployed people, general attitudes are stricter

- work done on employment is appreciated

- the unemployed are given an opportunity to show their skills

- professional reserves are put into use

Costs on social and health care

- costs on social affairs may at first be increased by e.g. eliminating problems on employment, such as buying work clothes.

- later on, when health and life situation have improved, costs will decrease


- costs will increase in the long run

- client's health / condition declines and financial problems increase, which in turn will cause indifference and exclusion, and this further increases the need for social and health services.

- costs will increase at first when the number of employed people grows (see section 1.0)

- in the long run, costs are decreased, the need for social assistance is reduced

- as lifestyle improves the need for health services is reduced

IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT etc.
IMAGE OF KERAVA
EMPLOYMENT UNIT

Extract from the summary table on assessment of employment unit procedures

2.0. No action -model 2.1. A more rehabilitative/personal model 2.2. A model concentrating on employment
CLIENT
Life situation

- client is given as suitable a job as possible, taking into account his/her personal needs and resources

- client is given some support and aid to cope with working life

- more time is spent on getting to know the client, his/her strengths and weaknesses, and on how to choose a suitable job

- enables solutions that are more personal and take into account the different areas of the client's life

- the possibility of directing the client to a non-suitable job increases, e.g. the job is too demanding, which causes stress and thus adds to the client's problems

- the responsibility of coping in the job and problem-solving is left to the client

- at first, such things as following working hours may present problems

Motivation

- clients who have experienced disappointments in job-seeking may be motivated again when realizing that they can find work

- in addition, individual support in solving practical problems creates faith in one's own capabilities

- more time and resources are invested in the issues mentioned in the previous section (No action -model)

- without any support, every-day activities may be too difficult to cope with alone, motivation is lost

Impacts on one's family etc.
Relationships
Income
Health
Self-esteem


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