Integrated Employment Institute

May 18, 2022 2 PM – 3 PM Register here.

May 25, 2022 10 AM – 11 AM Live Webinar (Zoom) A webcam is required. PASS (Plan to Achieve Self-Support) is one of the most generous work incentives 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; … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

To see all training offerings and register, please visit our training page.

To see all training offerings and register, please visit our training page.

Description: Orients participants to the IPS Supported Employment model and the psychiatric rehabilitation (PsyR) view of work as central to recovery, and introduces the format and purpose of employment groups within Partial Care programs. Learning Objectives Define the core principles of IPS Supported Employment and the PsyR philosophy of work as a driver of recovery. … Read More

Training Description Cultural responsiveness begins with the willingness to have meaningful conversations about identity. In this introductory webinar, participants will explore the concept of broaching as developed by Dr. Day-Vines and colleagues and learn how it can strengthen engagement, trust, and person-centered career services. The session will examine common barriers to discussing race, ethnicity, culture, … Read More

Description: Builds foundational communication and motivational engagement skills — grounded in PsyR person-centered practice — for building trust and eliciting employment goals from individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Learning Objectives Identify key engagement strategies (active listening, reflective listening, motivational interviewing) used with individuals with psychiatric disabilities. Demonstrate effective engagement techniques in simulated prevocational interaction. Evaluate the … Read More