Employment Services Basic Training Modules

The CRP RCEP IV offers Employment Services Basic Training Modules to orient new personnel, particularly those without a background in disability and employment services. These introductory level modules can be customized for face-to-face, online, or blended formats. They are designed for rapid completion and cover basic concepts and definitions helpful to new staff.

The Employment Services Basic Training Modules are offered by train-the-trainer approach. Core activities include:

• Create a delivery plan that utilizes supervisors or other staff to manage the training process at the local level
• Conduct at least one onsite train-the-trainer session:
  • Review of values and assumptions underlying the curriculum
  • Review of curriculum guide and individual modules
  • Review of training basics:
    • The adult learner
    • Positive learning environments
    • Facilitation tools and techniques
    • Presentation skills
    • Logistics and event planning
  • Individual presentations to demonstrate mastery of concepts and effective delivery
• Provide guidance and support to local trainers during pilot phase
• Conduct a follow up train-the-trainer session
• Evaluate outcomes of pilot efforts and need for modifications
• Providing curriculum updates and periodic guidance

Partial list of module topics:

• Disability awareness and etiquette
• Person centered practices
• Overview of specific disabilities
• Confidentiality
• Ethics
• Supports and accommodations
• Consumer control and informed choice
• Self-advocacy

For more information or to discuss scheduling this training at your organization, please contact:

Chip Kenney
Georgia State University
404-713-4326
ckenney@gsu.edu

This activity is funded in part by contract Grant #H264B700003 to Georgia State University and The University of Tennessee from the U.S. Department of Education - Rehabilitation Services Administration. Points of view or opinions do not necessarily represent the position or policy of the agency, GSU or UT. GSU and UT are EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institutes in the provision of education and employment programs and services.