{"id":532,"date":"2023-05-24T02:12:30","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T02:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vibrant.familyengagementdycdconnect.nyc\/?page_id=532"},"modified":"2023-08-23T02:33:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T02:33:32","slug":"goal-setting-and-individualized-service-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vibrant.familyengagementdycdconnect.nyc\/goal-setting-and-individualized-service-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Goal-Setting and Individualized Service Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Once we have completed the initial assessment process with a participant, we need to figure out the next steps. Through the case management partnership, we will work collaboratively with the participant to identify and move toward the goals that are important to them.  The participant will choose their own goals and methods to achieve them.  As case manager you will support them by helping them to set realistic goals, providing resources<\/span>Definition<\/span>Tools, materials, or other assets that can support a participant\u2019s ability to reach their goals (ex: access to an online learning module, childcare, MetroCard)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>, and offering encouragement.  As barriers arise and reassessment of goals needs to be done, make sure you know your program\u2019s standards for how to update the Individualized Service Plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some DYCD-funded programs use different language for the goal-setting and Action step<\/span>Definition<\/span>A clear task an individual can reasonably accomplish on their own (ex: identify three job opportunities, complete a job application, attend tutoring sessions)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> process, but the documentation standard remains the same.  For example, Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) programs use Individualized Participant Plan (IPP), Advance and Earn programs call it the Individualized Service Strategy (ISS), Neighborhood Development Area (NDA) programs use Individual Service Plan (ISP), and others use Individualized Guidance and Support (IGS).  Regardless of the language used to describe this process, it involves the same key elements outlined in the following ISP standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through the engagement and strengths-based assessment process, the program participant can start to identify short- and long-term goals and will work in partnership with the case manager to determine how the specific program can support them in moving toward these goals. Each participant will be in a different place in relation to their goals. How do we elicit different kinds of goals from participants and collaborate to identify steps that the participant, program, and other members of the participant\u2019s support circle can take toward reaching those goals?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While goal setting and individualized service planning is an interactive process, having a written, (electronic) document is an important way to make sure that all the necessary components of the plan are included and that actions taken are supporting each participant\u2019s meaningful goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this section:<\/p>\n\n\n