Indiana Employment Specialist Training introduces new employment specialists, consultants, job developers, and other employment professionals to the field of community employment services. Multi-format training, which begins February 2 and runs through March 31, provides participants with a solid foundation for Indiana Employment Services, Discovery, customized employment, and other topics.
CCLC staff oversee ACRE-approved Employment Specialist Training instruction. Individuals who attend the virtual meetings and successfully complete all online assignments receive a competency-based certificate from Indiana University.
Comprehensive Employment Specialist Training content prepares participants for the national Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) exam and includes information on:
- Laws and policy
- Person-centered planning
- Strategic plan development
- Job development
- Worksite analysis
- Resource mapping
- Task analysis
- Assistive technology
- VR's order of selection
- Job supports
Attendees will need a laptop/desktop computer with high-speed internet and a web camera and speakers (either built into your laptop or computer or external ones) in order to Zoom with the class. Upon registering, you’ll be sent a link and password to access the Zoom workshop sessions.
Online meeting dates and topics:
February 2, Introduction, Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation 101, and Using Canvas
February 3, Employment Services Model, Discovery
February 4, WorkOne
February 23, Pre-Employment Transition Services
February 24, Customized Employment
February 25, Goal Writing, Data Collection, and Final Q&A
All Zoom sessions are 10 a.m. to noon, Eastern Time.
Registration is $225 per person. To register, please go to the Employment Specialist Training page on the CCLC website, or see our IIDC Events listing.
