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.
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October 11, 2022
10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.This 60 minute training will provide an overview of how to identify the factors to consider before writing goals, including the concept that goals can and will change over time. You will learn to include consumers as an integral part of identifying the information that should be included in the overall recovery planning.
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October 18, 2022
All parts will run from: 10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.Part 2: 10/25
This topic is split into two 60 minute trainings.
This training series will explore employment development from a career-oriented perspective in order to assist people in achieving productive job matches. It will include approaches to facilitate the process for people who are determining their values, interests, preferences, and in increasing their knowledge of the work world.
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November 1, 2022
All parts will run from: 10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.Part 2: 11/8
This topic is split into two 60 minute trainings.
This training will look at supports from two perspectives. First, participants will learn why family members are invaluable resources and how they can engage family members through the vocational process. Second, they will learn about community resources that are available to assist people with mental illness overcome barriers to work.
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November 15, 2022
All parts will run from: 10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.Part 2: 11/22
This topic is split into two 60 minute trainings.
Overview of the definition of disability according to SSA guidelines. Learn to distinguish between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In addition, learn how work may impact SSDI and SSI recipients’ benefits.
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November 29, 2022
All parts will run from: 10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.Part 2: 12/6
This topic is split into two 60 minute trainings.
Explore employment for persons who experience both a mental illness and substance use disorders. These trainings will identify the differences between substance abuse and dependency and discuss the impact of alcohol and drugs on psychosocial functioning. Strategies for working with individuals with co-occurring disorders who are seeking employment will be reviewed.
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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October 5, 2022
2 PM – 3 PM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.Objectives:
- Explore the benefits of partnering with other agencies and individuals in supporting participants’ career goals.
- Identify and develop collaborative relationships with agencies/programs, providers, and other community based supports to help participants maintain wellness and career goals.
- Apply the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) principle of Integration of Employment and Mental Health Services.
Description:
In this session, providers will learn how to engage, outreach, and collaborate with other agencies/programs, providers, or community-based supports. Additionally, trainees will identify how to leverage collaborative providers and natural supports as potential resources for job seekers/workers to maintain their wellness while achieving their vocational goals.
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October 12, 2022
10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.Unfortunately, individuals with PTSD and additional mental health conditions have been observed to have worse employment outcomes, lower rates of competitive work, fewer hours worked, and fewer wages earned than those without PTSD. Employers also observe increased rates of employee absenteeism, decreased work performance, and decreased productivity in relation to employees with PTSD. The impact of trauma on employment goals can be profound and is often left unaddressed. This session will review common trauma responses and how to implement Trauma Informed Care (TIC) in career services.
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October 26, 2022
2 PM – 3 PM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.Objectives:
- Differentiate the terms disclosure and managing personal information.
- Apply strategies to assist job seekers in developing a plan for managing personal information.
- Assess for job accommodations that mitigate support needs.
Description:
Many of us at some point in our professional lives decide what type of information and how much to tell others. We may not formally sit down and consider this decision but we nevertheless weigh the pros and cons of what we would want our colleagues to know about us. Researchers in this area (McGahey et al., 2014) describe this type of disclosure decision making as developing a plan for managing personal information (PMPI). This workshop will provide resources and strategies to assist job seekers in developing a PMPI in employment, including assessing the need for and requesting reasonable accommodations.
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November 9, 2022
2 PM – 3 PM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.Objectives:
- Identify features of inclusive workplaces.
- Describe methods to assess work culture.
- Conduct a work culture analysis.
Description:
Examining work culture provides an opportunity to gather important material about the company to assist job seekers. Work culture includes how employees interact with one another, the values of an organization, as well as characteristics such as physical space and the hierarchical structure. We will discuss various ways to assess work culture in order to provide job seekers with valuable information about this critical component of a workplace.
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November 16, 2022
10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.The time between midterm to final exams is notoriously one of the most stress inducing periods for most students in postsecondary education. This period is usually flooded with due dates of semester projects, term papers, and tests. In this session we will review recommended services and strategies for supporting students with mental health conditions through the most demanding time in their semester with emphasis on academic success and wellness management.
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December 7, 2022
10 AM – 11 AM
Live Webinar (Zoom)
A webcam is required.Part 2: 12/14
This topic is split into two 60 minute trainings.
We all put off tasks from time to time but for some people, procrastination can be debilitating by getting in the way of work, school, or daily life. In this live virtual session, you will learn more about what research says about procrastination, how to recognize it, and strategies to manage it.
Objectives:
- Define Procrastination and the associate consequences
- Discuss the roots of Procrastination (various frameworks)
- Identify Strategies to Manage Procrastination