Partnership with Virginia Commonwealth
University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
NISH Academy is expanding their on-line learning
options by partnering with Virginia Commonwealth University
(VCU). The partnership will focus on on-line training modules designed
to increase the efforts and efficiencies of NPA
rehabilitation staff responsible for supportive community-based job
placements.
The offerings are taught by nationally recognized
experts in the field of job development and placement and CEUs are
offered to all participants who complete classes. These classes are
primarily targeted to job coaches and placement
specialists seeking to enhance their skills and acquire practical
information that benefit the populations they serve.
Topics presented in these on-line offerings
include: evidence-based practice, marketing and job development,
developing business partnerships and tips on interagency collaboration.
Persons interested in self-employment and
social security work incentives are also encouraged to participate in
these courses.
2008 Course Offerings:
- March 10 - May 26
- August 18 - November 10
Supported Employment Web-based Certificate Series
This online course provides an extensive overview
of supported employment and how to facilitate competitive jobs
for individuals with significant disabilities. The course also provides
access to nationally known trainers within the
convenience of your home. There will be six lessons that will be posted
every two weeks. Participants can access
this information at any time of the day to complete the assignments.
Approximately 6-8 hours should be allowed
per lesson for course completion. Interaction is encouraged via
discussion groups, e-mail, and individualized
conversations with course instructors. Earn 3.5 CEUs or 35 CRCs for
participation. A certificate of completion will be
issued to all participants who complete the course.
Supported Competitive Employment for Individuals
with Mental Illness
This online course provides an extensive overview
of supported competitive employment for individuals with mental
illness. There will be six lessons posted every two weeks. Sessions
will include information on these important
topics: evidence-based practice and research base, career development,
customer choice, cultural competency,
marketing and job development, developing business partnerships,
interagency collaboration, self-employment,
workplace supports / coworker supports, social security work
incentives, and funding. Certificates will be awarded to
participants who complete all course work assignments CEUs and CRCs
will be available for those who complete the
coursework. There will be a minimal fee for CEUs to be paid at the end
of the course.
For detailed information on these courses, visit
www.worksupport.com
To register, email distancelearning@nish.org with
your name, organization name, full contact information and name
of course.
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