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Universal Employment Competencies Webinar Series
Five available (1) hour webinars.
The 5 webinars are a part of a series based on the APSE Universal Competencies. The APSE Universal Employment Competencies are aligned with the CESP Content Outline and the ACRE Supported/Customized Employment Competencies. The webinars will review resources and are provided to improve knowledge of each domain.
Pricing: $10 per webinar for APSE Members; $20 per webinar for Non-Members
Webinar One: Application of Core Values and Principles to Practice
Webinar Two: Discovery/Individualized Assessment and Employment/Career Planning
Webinar Three: Community Research and Job Development
Webinar Four: Workplace and Related Supports
Webinar Five: Long-Term Supports and Services
This webinar aligns with the CESP Content Outline. An email of confirmation of attendance will be provided for Continuing Education credits.
AVAILABLE UNTIL 12/31/2020
FREE: APSE Policy Webinar
During the last three months, APSE has convened two national surveys on the impact of COVID-19 on disability employment services and outcomes. A summary of findings was compiled and sent to Capitol Hill as part of our ongoing advocacy efforts around COVID-19 relief.
Listen along with APSE National staff Julie and Erica Belois-Pacer to learn more about our findings from the two surveys, and what this information means for policy and advocacy as we head into the November election.
Approved for 1 CESP CE Credit.
AVAILABLE UNTIL 12/31/2020
FREE: National Disability Employment Awareness Panel Discussion
Listen in to this lively panel discussion with four advocates, led in discussion by Judy Warth of Iowa about employment and how people have used employment supports to get, maintain, and move forward in employment.
Panelists: John Lemus (WA), William Del Toro Vargas (PA), Olivia Ash (KY), Michael Allcorn (NY)
Approved for 1 CESP Continuing Education (CE) Credit.
AVAILABLE UNTIL 12/31/2020
FREE Forging a Framework for Our Future: ODEP’s Center on Advancing the Employment of Youth (CAPE Youth) Emerging Work
In October 2019, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) launched a new endeavor called the Center on Advancing the Employment of Youth (CAPE Youth) to equip policymakers with evidence-based research, tools, and resources to ensure that services for all youth and young adults with disabilities are designed and implemented to lead to successful education, employment, and economic outcomes. Learn about the new Center’s emerging work, and how to utilize this work to impact your own state.
FREE TO MEMBERS: AVAILABLE UNTIL 12/31/2020
APSE Conversation: Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
1 hour Webinar. FREE for APSE Members | $10 for Non-Members
Join National APSE for a panel discussion with providers that have found success implementing Pre-ETS in their states. They will share their experiences and tips for providers/agencies that are currently starting Pre-ETS or would like to in the future.
Presenters: Annette Jett, Heidi Kalinowski, Pamela Cross, Stacey Herman, Vanessa Zuber
This session is pre-approved for 1 CESP CE Credits.
FREE TO MEMBERS: AVAILABLE UNTIL 12/31/2020
APSE Conversation: Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) with Young Adults
1 hour Webinar. FREE for APSE Members | $10 for Non-Members
Join National APSE for this follow-up conversation on Pre-ETS to hear from young adults that have chosen services. In addition to hearing from agencies, providers, and Employment Support Professionals we felt that hearing from youth participating in Pre-ETS would be impactful. We will discuss their experiences, job placements, and future goals in the workforce.
This session is pre-approved for 1 CESP CE Credits.
Customized Employment: Partnering with Employers and Creating Opportunities
1 hour Webinar. $10 for APSE Members | $20 for Non-Members
Presenter Sara Murphy will lead attendees through the basics of Customized Employment, which addresses the needs of businesses while providing an employment opportunity for an individual with disabilities.
Questions addressed will include: How can creating customized positions benefit a business? Why should employers consider customizing jobs?
Come learn how to use business principles to identify opportunities for improving workflow processes and creating customized jobs for people with disabilities.
Presenters: Sara Murphy, Transcen, Inc.
Valid for 1 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. Pre-approved for 1 CESP-CE.
Elevating the Conversation with Businesses: PA APSE
1 hour Webinar. $10 for APSE Members | $20 for Non-Members
Today’s economy has engaged businesses in nontraditional ways for a few reasons: talent, technology, social transformation, and COVID-19. With businesses willing to think more creatively, seek out solutions, and engage untapped talent, we have a pivotal opportunity to challenge outdated approaches and incorporate proven business strategies. Get a sneak peak of PA APSE’s guide to promote the business case of enhancing the workforce. Engage in discussion on how to promote a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Challenge your unconscious bias and learn from others.
Presenters: Julia Barol, Andrea Consigny, and Theresia Kody of Pennsylvania APSE
Valid for 1 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. Pre-approved for 1 CESP-CE.
Authentic Youth Engagement: Tips, Tools and Strategies
1.5 hour Webinar. $10 for APSE Members | $20 for Non-Members
Join a team from the VR Youth Technical Assistance Center (Y-TAC) in this session to focus on understanding the nuances of working with youthful job seekers. As services shift, providers need a broader set of skills, resources, methods, and tools. As you plan to broaden your constituency to include youth, authentic engagement is a must!
Presenters: Wendy Quarles, Jeffrey Tamburo, Karin Grandon
Connects to the CESP Content Outline
Advocacy During Quarantine (and Beyond): Leveraging Social Media to Shape Policy
1 hour Webinar. Free for APSE Members | $20 for Non-Members
Messages on social media will never replace face-to-face interactions between legislators and constituents. However, our advocacy efforts must meet legislators where they are. During this webinar, we will discuss the ways in which social media can elevate our voices to ensure that Employment First principles remain front and center in disability policy efforts.
Presenter:
Julie Christensen, National APSE
Connects to the CESP Content Outline
Moving Mountains: Promoting a Culture of Diversity Where Every Person Belongs
1 hour Webinar. $10 for APSE Members | $20 for Non-Members
As supported employment professionals, we are in a unique role. We have the ability to help employers understand that creating a diverse workforce is more than simply employing someone with a disability. In this session, we will learn how to start a diversity conversation with employers. We will discuss the steps and share resources to move the mountains that prevent the development of the culture of diversity.
Presenter:
Pam Williamson, Southeast ADA Center
Burton Blatt Institute, Syracuse University
Connects to the CESP Content Outline
Debunking Benefit Myths: A Way Back to Employment
1 hour Webinar. $10 for APSE Members | $20 for Non-Members
One of the most basic reasons why people with mental health issues don’t return to work is the concern that they will lose their benefits. This training will set the record straight. Thousands of individuals are going back to work and either keeping or replacing their benefits. This fact-filled training will help you to engage participants better and give them the solid information they will need to start or keep moving on their journey to employment.
Presenter:
Len Statham, NY Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
Connects to the CESP Content Outline
Using the Science of Persuasion in Customized Job Development
1.5 hour Webinar. Free for APSE Members | $10 for Non-Members
Join APSE for a conversation about job development. This training will help familiarize you with the Science of Persuasion and the various persuasion principles to increase your customized job development success. Our trainer, Andrew Harman, is a direct service professional and job developer in the Seattle, Washington area, who has customized jobs for individuals with significant disabilities for many years in a wide variety of different industries.
Presenter:
Andrew Harman, CEO, Supported Solution
Connects to the CESP Content Outline
FREE: From Surviving to Thriving: New Tools/Same Values
1.25 hour Webinar.
Connects to the CESP Content Outline
Download the slides and transcript from the webinar.
FREE: Align Your Stars: Manage Your Journey Ahead
One (1) hour Webinar.
Across the country, states, agencies, and individuals are rethinking their approach to work and life. We have all been challenged to operate differently, but that requires thinking differently about resources and how we get the work done. Join us for a conversation about how to have more control by aligning partners, resources, and opportunities to manage your journey ahead. Participants will learn about this approach, as well as different opportunities presenting themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presenters: Kelly Nye-Lengerman, University of Minnesota and Maya Cox, Public Consulting Group
Connects to the CESP Content Outline
Download the slides and transcript from the webinar.
FREE: The Move to Virtual Service and Designing Interactive Content for a Range of Customers
One (1) hour Webinar.
Learn successful tips and concrete strategies to support and care for your teams and job seekers during the COVID-19 situation.
* Content for Customers who are Nonlinguistic
* Strengthening Transferable Work Skills from Home
* Content for Job Development Services
* Film, Film, Film, Teaching Tools and Goals
* Group Classes
Presenter:
Jennifer White, ABLE Opportunities Inc.
Doman 3 and 4 CESP Content Covered.
Download the slides and transcript from the webinar.
FREE: The Move to Virtual Service and Supporting Direct Service Staff
One (1) hour Webinar:
Discussion of successful tips and concrete strategies to support and care for your teams and job seekers during the COVID-19 situation to support Employment First. Topics covered include:
* Supporting Direct Service Staff
* Small Steps to Sanity as We Make this Turn
* Strategies for Strong Video/Telephone Connection
* Planning Accessible Service Content
* Strengthening Self Advocacy
* Planning Ongoing Information and Training
Download the slides and transcript from the webinar.
FREE: Strategies for Providing Remote Employment Supports
How do we continue to support and promote Employment First during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis? Does this create opportunities for us to try new ways of doing business to assure the health and safety of supported workers, their employers, and direct support workers?
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Reverse Job Fair: What Is It and How to Do It
Tired of the same old job fairs? Do you want a new innovative way to have employers meet potential employees? Learn how to creatively engage your local community to implement a reverse job fair.
Presenters: Katie Page, CESP Aim Services Inc
Brett Bellinger, Liberty ARC
Bridget Kennedy, Wildwood Programs
CESP Domain 2 and 3 content covered. One (1) hour Webinar.
Mind Your Business: Business Engagement of the Future
Learn how to “talk business” with employers in order to maximize your influence on the advancement of employment for people with disabilities. Explore messaging, data, and how to tie your organization’s mission to a business partner’s bottom line. By leveraging relationships and expertise, you can transform from being a service provider to an industry expert in the area of inclusive hiring.
Presenter: Ashley Oolman, The Forum on Workplace Inclusion
CESP Domain 3 content covered. One (1) hour Webinar.