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Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist: Introductory Level

This two-day workshop is designed for new Employment Specialists working for a DVRS Supported Employment Vendor and/or a DDD Community Service Provider offering supported employment services. Participants will learn about the models of supported employment, the phases of supported employment, the assessment process, job development, and job coaching strategies.

Date Duration Time Location
December 6 & 7, 2011
Course Full
 2 days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Boggs Center, New Brunswick
January 10 & 11, 2012 2 days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Arc of Morris County, Flanders
February 7 & 8, 2012 2 days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Boggs Center, New Brunswick
March 13 & 14, 2012 2 days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Boggs Center, New Brunswick

Employment Specialist: Advanced Level

Prerequisite: Completion of Employment Specialist Introductory Level Training

This two-day follow up workshop to Employment Specialist: Introductory Level  will include customized employment and job carving; how to engage a conversation with a potential employer; Positive Behavioral Supports on the job; Social Security Disability Benefit Programs and other Federal Work Incentive Programs; understanding the laws, regulations, and issues surrounding disability disclosure and the ADA; Transportation; and coaching/developing strategies for supporting individuals with a criminal background.

Date Duration Time Location
December 13 & 14, 2011 2 days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Boggs Center, New Brunswick
December 19 & 20, 2011 2 days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Community Access Unlimited, Elizabeth
January 17 & 18, 2012 2 days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Arc of Morris County, Flanders
February 21 & 22, 2012 2 days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Boggs Center, New Brunswick
March 20 & 21, 2012 2 days 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Boggs Center, New Brunswick

Registration Details

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 for Employment Specialist Introduction/Advanced and $75 for Employment Specialist Supplemental Training.

Continuing Education Available: ASWB, CRCC, NJDOE. View Continuing Education Details
Note: The Supplemental Training courses on communication and autism are not available for Continuing Education credit.

Registration: Register online now

Please note: Submission of the online form is not a confirmation of registration. Submission of the online registration form sends an email request to The Boggs Center. When your form is received, Boggs Center
staff will register you for the course requested, based on space availability. If the training is full,
you will be notified. Written confirmation of your registration and materials will be mailed two weeks prior to the training course. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact us to verify registration and to receive directions and materials.

For more information: Please email Carole Ramirez or call 732-235-9307.
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