Job Coach Training Series - March 2024

Coaching Skills for On-the-Job Trainers - Virtual Training Series (Now live and recorded)

Unlock the keys to empowering individuals with disabilities to thrive in the workplace. Our program offers real-world success stories, and inclusive strategies.  Flexible, online, and certification is given after the completion of all courses.

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Trainings will be held via Zoom from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m each day.

(Sessions will be recorded. You will need to purchase "All 4 sessions + recording" ticket. The recordings will be available on our LMS for 2 months, and only available to that registrant. We will not be offering singular session recordings at this time.)

This course is created for: Those who assist persons with disabilities during their job, such as job coaches or vocational rehabilitation specialists. 

This 4 session, (8 hour) training series will address the skills necessary to be an effective job coach.  At the end of 4 sessions attendee will receive a certificate. Although recommended, you do not need to register for all 4 sessions.

March 5: General Disability Awareness and Characteristics of Autism

Attendee will be provided information on disability statistics in Michigan, including employment data. Disability will be discussed, specifically autism and characteristic commonly observed.

March 7: Assessing Needs and Communicating with Your Team

Attendee will learn about the role of a job coach and the importance of assessing the workplace, trainee production, social skills, and how to use task analysis in the assessment process. Communication strategies with your team, including the trainee will discussed.

March 12: Strategies, Natural Supports and Accommodations

Attendee will learn about a wide variety of evidenced-based strategies that can be used to ensure trainee success at their job.

March 14: The Fading Process and Importance of Documentation

Attendee will learn that fading is much more than reducing time with the trainee. Timelines, strategies and problem solving will be discussed. They will be provided a variety of tools on how to document services provided and progress. Attendee will learn the importance of documentation and the expectations of referral sources.

Presenters:

• Maria Peak, ASPPIRE Director
• Bob Steinkamp, ASPPIRE Deputy Director

Together they have over 75 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

To Take This Training Attendees Need:

A computer that can use Zoom, a microphone, and camera. For the On-Demand content, not only will you need a computer, but you will be given an account to access our Learning Management System. Recordings will only be available for 3 months. 

Attendees will be emailed Zoom login information for registered session(s)  1 week before the event.  

Attendees will be provided a digital handout of the PowerPoint and a packet of resource materials for each session.

Contact kkinde@incompassmi.org with questions.

Sessions are $90 each for non-members and $65 each for members.
Discounted pricing for registering for all 4 sessions is $325 for non-members and $215 for members.

Access to the recordings is only available in the **All 4 Sessions + Recordings" option below. Members $250, non-members $345.

Having issues? Click here, and scroll down to see our FAQ on registration and accommodations. 

"No-Shows" will not be eligible for a refund. Refund requests are subject to a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be given after March 1. 

For those who purchased the recordings bundle: the recordings are meant for viewing by the original registrant. If another person attends your live sessions or views your recordings, it will forfeit your access to the LMS recordings. 

If you register, and are unable to attend, please contact Katie Kinde kkinde@incompassmi.org at least one week before the event. All of our event policies can be accessed by clicking here.

Incompass Michigan is committed to event accessibility, please note accommodation requests on your registration by 02/15 /24 as advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs or contact Katie Kinde, kkinde@incompassmi.org with any questions.