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Supported Employment

Employment Specialist: Introductory Level

Employment Specialist: Advanced Level

Employment Specialist: Introductory Level

This two-day entry level course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective, efficient supports to individuals seeking integrated employment. Participants will learn the skills needed to establish relationships with employers; perform job development activities; conduct functional assessments of employee skills; provide employee training; and develop workplace modifications and natural supports.

CE available.

Fee information: Employees of DDD and DVR, staff of agencies funded by DDD and DVR, as well as individuals with disabilities and family members - no charge. All other registrants - $150

Length of training: 2 days; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day

Dates/Locations:

April 22 & 23, 2008

The Boggs Center, New Brunswick

May 8 & 9, 2008

The Arc of Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township

To register:

Click here for online registration

For more information, please contact Beth Ong at 732-235-9327 or elizabeth.ong@umdnj.edu

Employment Specialist: Advanced Level

This two-day workshop is designed to provide experienced supported employment professionals with in-depth and sophisticated knowledge and skills to provide effective supports for individuals seeking integrated employment. Participants will learn a variety of strategies for job development and job matching; designing intervention plans; efficient time and resource management; service evaluation; and professional “survival skills.”

Prerequisite: Completion of Introductory Level Training

CE available.

Fee information: Employees of DDD and DVR, staff of agencies funded by DDD and DVR, as well as individuals with disabilities and family members - no charge. All other registrants - $150

Length of training: 2 days; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day

Dates/Locations:

March 24 & 25, 2008

The Gloucester County Office of Education, Sewell

March 27 & 28, 2008

The Arc of Bergen & Passaic County, Elmwood Park

May 21 & 22, 2008

The Boggs Center, New Brunswick

June 19 & 20, 2008

The Arc of Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township

To register:

Click here for online registration

For more information, please contact Beth Ong at 732-235-9327 or elizabeth.ong@umdnj.edu