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Prevocational Training Series Information

For more information, please contact:
Debbie Rich at (908) 889-2430 or richd1@umdnj.edu
Click here for training location information - NEW SEWELL LOCATION THIS SEMESTER

COMING SOON TO IEI - WEB-BASED TRAINING

Next semester (winter/spring 2010), we will be introducing web-based training to our IEI training calendar. To start, we will offer two sessions. The first will be in the partial care series, F1 – Work and Recovery. When you register, you will receive a link to access the on-line course. You will also be sent a post-test and a session evaluation form, both of which need to be completed and returned to receive acknowledgement for completing the online course.

The second session, Assessing and Developing Employment Readiness (Building Self-efficacy and Outcome Expectation), will consist of two parts. Part one will be an enhanced on-line didactic lesson introducing the concept of readiness, readiness factors, the readiness assessment tool, and demonstrations of the use of the tool with persons in recovery. This online session will be a pre-requisite to attend the in-class session. Part two, or the in-class session, will focus on skill building. It will provide trainees the opportunity to practice using the assessment tool and receive feedback on their performance.

PARTIAL CARE PREVOCATIONAL TRAINING SERIES

The Integrated Employment Institute (UMDNJ) and the Career Connection Employment Resource Institute (MHANJ) have jointly developed a training curriculum that meets the staff training requirement set forth in the NJ regulations for partial care settings regarding the delivery of prevocational services. Individuals working in the partial care setting should attend these sessions in the order in which they are scheduled. The complete series comprises a total of 12 modules. This semester we will offer the two prerequisite sessions (F1 and F2) as well as the second half of the series.

PARTIAL CARE DATES FOR FALL 2009

TRAINING ON THE WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN (WRAP)

DATES FOR FALL 2009

TRAINING IN THE DELIVERY OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Employment services for individuals living with psychiatric disabilities have long been recognized as a key recovery-oriented service. In this era of “system’s transformation” service providers are exploring strategies to integrate employment services into their programs. Trainings in this series are best suited for staff currently working to deliver employment services (e.g., PACT and Supported Employment programs) and/or other providers looking to increase employment outcomes for the individuals they serve in the community (e.g., residential programs).

DELIVERY OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DATES FOR FALL 2009

PARTIAL CARE PREVOCATIONAL

FALL 2009 TRAINING CALENDAR


Sep 29 10am - 4:30pm Directions to Mays Landing: Atlantic County Library Top of Page	F1: Work & Recovery Examine the importance of recovery, the relationship of work and recovery, and empowerment strategies that promote work. Learn information to counter common myths about work and mental illness, and examine the benefits and barriers of returning to work.	Register by Email Registration Form PDF Registration Form Word

Oct 6 10am - 1pm Directions to West Windsor: Mercer County Library Top of Page	F2: Entitlements & Work Overview of the definition of disability according to SSA guidelines and distinguish between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In addition, learn how work may impact SSDI and SSI recipients’ benefits.	Register by Email Registration Form PDF Registration Form Word

Oct 15 10am - 4pm Directions to Atlantic City: Atlantic Cape Community College Top of Page	S1: Supporting Employment Readiness Assessment & Development Address the assessment and development of employment readiness. Includes discussion on motivation & vocational maturity as well as activities that promote readiness.	Register by Email Registration Form PDF Registration Form Word

Nov 5 10am - 1pm Directions to West Windsor: Mercer County Library Top of Page	S2: Supporting Employment Recovery Planning & Employment Goals Overview of how to identify the factors to consider before writing goals, including the concept that goals can and will change over time. Learn to include consumers as an integral part of identifying the information that should be included in the overall recovery planning.	Register by Email Registration Form PDF Registration Form Word

Part 1 -Dec 1 10am - 5pm Directions to Lawrenceville: Mercer County Library Part 2 -Dec 10 10am - 5pm Directions to West Windsor: Mercer County Library Top of Page Top of Page	S3: Career Planning & Development *Sign up for both date - 2-part training. This two-part (12 hour) session 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.	Register by Email Registration Form PDF Registration Form Word

Sep 22 10am - 4pm Directions to West Windsor: Mercer County Library Top of Page	P1: Co-Occurring Disorders & Employment (MICA) Explore employment for persons who experience both a mental illness and substance use disorders. The session 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 ware seeking employment will be reviewed.	Register by Email Registration Form PDF Registration Form Word

Oct 21 10am - 12pm Directions to Absecon: Family Service Association Oct 22 10am - 12pm Directions to Lawrenceville: Mercer County Library Top of Page	Partial Care Round Table Discussion This is a series of round table discussions designed for Partial Care staff that provide pre-vocational services. The discussions will focus on the needs and challenges facing direct service partial care staff providing pre-vocational services. The sessions will be facilitated by UMDNJ faculty and will provide an opportunity for participants to offer support, suggestions, and share resources.	Register by Email Registration Form PDF Registration Form Word

TRAINING ON THE WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN (WRAP)

Sep 23
10am - 4pm

NEW LOCATION: Directions to Sewell: Gloucester County Community College

Nov 19
10am - 4pm

Directions to Atlantic City: Atlantic Cape Community College

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Introduction to the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

WRAP is an individualized, self-directed monitoring tool developed by persons in recovery to promote empowerment and recovery. A structured plan for monitoring distressing and troubling symptoms and experiences, WRAP helps individuals develop strategies (actions plans) to deal more effectively with these experiences and design a plan for maintaining wellness. This session will introduce the key concepts of mental health recovery as described by Mary Ellen Copeland, and the use of WRAP in achieving employment and/or education goals.

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DELIVERY OF EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

FALL 2009 TRAINING CALENDAR


Nov 3 10am - 3:30pm Directions to Atlantic City: Atlantic Cape Community College Top of Page	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Employment Services Research continues to demonstrate the effectiveness of CBT interventions in addressing a variety clinical issues for individuals with psychiatric disabilities. This session will present an overview of the CBT model and explore strategies for using CBT to enhance employment services. It will focus on common strategies for using CBT to combat the job seeker’s negative thinking patterns to enhance employment success.	Register by Email Registration Form PDF Registration Form Word

Oct 20 10am - 5:00pm Directions to Mays Landing: Atlantic County Library Top of Page	Assessing & Developing Employment Readiness (Building Self Efficacy and Outcome Expectation) Readiness is defined as interest in and willingness to engage in a process toward the accomplishment of a goal. This session will review the purpose of readiness assessment, identify and discuss the factors associated with readiness, present the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Readiness Determination Profile (PRRDP), a semi-structured interview tool to assess readiness, provide participants the opportunity to practice using the assessment tool, and explore strategies for developing and increasing readiness related to employment goals based on PRRDP assessment results. NOTE: See information below on special follow-up session in December. In addition to these three sessions, faculty in the Integrated Employment Institute will also host a follow-up session on assessing and developing readiness. This session is open to staff who have attended one of the above readiness sessions. This session is designed to provide an opportunity to discuss challenges experienced in integrating readiness assessment into programs, brainstorm readiness development strategies and interventions, and to receive additional practice and feedback on conducting readiness assessments.	Register by Email Registration Form PDF Registration Form Word

Dec 2 10am - 3:30pm NEW LOCATION: Directions to Sewell: Gloucester County Community College Top of Page	Follow- up Session on Assessing & Developing Employment Readiness (Building Self Efficacy and Outcome Expectation) Faculty in the Integrated Employment Institute will also host a follow-up session on assessing and developing readiness. This session is open to staff who have attended one of the above readiness sessions. This session is designed to provide an opportunity to discuss challenges experienced in integrating readiness assessment into programs, brainstorm readiness development strategies and interventions, and to receive additional practice and feedback on conducting readiness assessments.	Register by Email Registration Form PDF Registration Form Word

Nov 18 9am - 12pm NEW LOCATION: Directions to Sewell: Gloucester County Community College Top of Page	Creating a Mental Health Friendly Work Environment Mental illnesses are surprisingly common - they affect almost every American family. Research suggests that nearly a quarter of the U.S. workforce (28 million workers ages 18-54) experience a mental health or substance use disorder. The most prevalent illnesses in the workplace include alcohol abuse/dependence, major depression, and social anxiety disorder. This presentation, directed toward employers and employment support agencies, will address the impact of creating a mental health friendly workplace on the well being of employees and the larger organization. Resources and implementation techniques will be discussed to address increasing productivity and motivation, reducing absenteeism, loyalty and retention of valued employees, and improved workplace relations.	Register by Email Registration Form PDF Registration Form Word

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