Current IEI Trainings
IEI Trainings are designed for employment staff, other service providers, businesses, practitioners working in partial care/hospitalization, other treatment-based settings, and consumers.
They are offered throughout southern New Jersey to increase successful employment outcomes for people with mental health illnesses. A wide range of topics from basic skills to advanced practice are available each season and are taught by experienced IEI staff.
Our trainings are split into prevocational and career services. The focus of these trainings is on preparatory activities designed for use with individuals or in a group setting.
We do also offer wellness trainings occasionally as part of our career services series. These trainings can be attended by anyone and for more information, please read the training descriptions.
There is no fee required for these trainings, however pre-registration is required. Registered participants will be notified in advance of any changes or cancellations via email or phone.
You can view the training offerings below. Offerings are updated seasonally.
Prevocational Services Professional Development:
This series is designed for practitioners working in partial care, partial hospitalization, or other treatment-based settings. The focus is on preparatory activity designed for use with individuals or in group settings.
Career Services/Wellness Trainings:
These trainings directly address skills & resources relevant to the current crisis, specifically related to the provision of career services and staff wellness.
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May 25, 2022
10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.PASS (Plan to Achieve Self-Support) is a generous work incentive provided by the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) disability benefits program. Unfortunately, few take advantage of it. Developing and writing a PASS plan may seem daunting at first; but with a few organized steps, strategies, and assistance if needed, PASS can assist someone in achieving their employment goals.
Attending this PASS Plan-Basics training will provide you with the information needed to develop a plan and get it approved.
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June 1, 2022
2 PM – 3 PM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.Providing on the job supports, such as job coaching, may be necessary for some job seekers to be successful on the job. At times, Employment Specialists may express concern and uncertainty with how to best provide these supports in the most respectful and least intrusive way. This webinar provides tips and resources on how to effectively provide on-site supports and job coaching while also encouraging the use of natural supports, such as co-workers and others on the job.Objectives:
- Define on-site supports and job coaching.
- Assess the need for on-site supports.
- Apply best practices on-site support strategies.
Part 2: Providing On-Site Supports: Best Practices in Job Coaching (Practicing Skills)
June 15, 2022
2 PM – 3 PM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.This second part of the Providing On-Site Supports training offers the opportunity for attendees to apply the strategies and techniques learned in the first session. Additional resources will be provided for further development of this skill.
Objectives
- Review on-site supports and job coaching
- Identify when to provide on-site supports.
- Apply on-site support strategies.
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June 8, 2022
10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.This workshop will provide an introduction to the rapidly growing Career and Technical Education (CTE), and an understanding of how individuals with serious mental health conditions may benefit from CTE education to increase opportunities of obtaining competitive jobs with living wages.
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July 13, 2022
10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.The Covid -19 pandemic has impacted the public mental health service system in precarious ways. One of the commonly cited challenges within mental health services provision, including vocational services, are staff turnover and prolonged staff vacancies. In this session, we will explore evidence informed strategies of addressing these issues for vocational staff.
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July 20, 2022
10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.This 60-minute training will provide SE/ vocational practitioners with foundational knowledge on the prevalence
and impact of stigma and ableism in the workplace for people with mental health conditions. Additionally, participants will learn how to support consumers’ advocacy skills when addressing stigma, ableism, and mental health discrimination in the workplace setting. -
July 27, 2022
10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.Navigating an employment opportunity and job success can prove to be a stressful experience for consumers, especially for those who experience cognitive symptoms due to their mental health condition. In this session, we will explore strategies for developing cognitive skills for long term job success. Practitioners will learn how to assess executive functioning skills to enhance job tenure.