ACRE Organization Name: Progressive Employment Concepts ACRE Organization State: California Training Format: Face-to-Face Organizational Website to gain access to ACRE training: www.progressiveemployment.org/ACRE Organization Address: 6060 Sunrise Vista Suite 1875 Citrus Heights Ca 95610
Contact Person: Carole Watilo Contact Person Phone Number: 916 871-6692 Name or Title of ACRE Training: Progressive Employment Concepts ACRE Customized Employment Training Description of ACRE Training: (structure of training, modules, etc.) This is an in person Customized Employment training with lecture and lab components. Learners walk through the process of Discovery and the development of Customized Employment solutions. Hands on learning prepares Employment Specialists with the tools necessary to assist all people in finding employment in their community. Specialty focus areas: supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those with complex support needs. Employment Services Basic or Professional Level: Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: Basic Customized Employment States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state) West Coast focused but available for all states Trainer Names: Carole Watilo, Pam Haney, Emily Scholl, Amanda Pelaccio, Melanie Amoren, Rachael Palmer Teefy, Kate Brittain-Duwe Training Format: Face-to-Face Virginia Commonwealth University offers the ACRE Basic Employment Certificate upon completion of a comprehensive online course. The VCU Supported Employment Online Course is designed to provide knowledge and skill development in competitive integrated employment to include supported and customized employment. The 40-hour training is presented in six modules. Each module is posted for two weeks for a total of twelve weeks. Course content is delivered through an online course format with recorded audio and video lectures, required reading, practical activities, and online discussions covering the following topics:
This online training is offered twice each year in the fall and winter/spring.
Organizational Address: 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125
Website: Institute for Community Inclusion Contact Person: Lara Enein Name or Title of ACRE Training: ICI ACRE Training in-person/virtual Training Format: live scheduled zoom sessions and/or in-person scheduled days ICI: Institute for Community Inclusion UMass Boston/Online NARRATIVE INFORMATION ON ACRE TRAINING: Organization Address: ICI/UMass Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston MA 02360 Website: Institute for Community Inclusion Contact Person: Lara Enein Name or Title of ACRE Training: ICI ACRE Training Description of ACRE Training: (structure of training, modules, etc.) This training can be provided in-person or through zoom meetings. In addition, trainees need to also complete our online social security benefits 101 course. Employment Services Basic or Professional Level: Basic Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state) Nationally Trainer Names: Lara Enein, Cecilia Gandolfo, Jill Eastman, Kelly Wanzer, Britni Miles Training Format: Hybrid: Online/Face-to-Face Organizational Address: 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125 Website: Institute for Community Inclusion Contact Person: Lara Enein Name or Title of ACRE Training: ICI ACRE Training Training Format: online learning platform ICI: Institute for Community Inclusion UMass Boston/Online Contact Person: Lara Enein Name or Title of ACRE Training: ICI ACRE Training structure of training, modules, etc.) This training is all online, available 24/7. It has open enrollment and runs 365 days/year. Basic Level or Professional Level: Employment Services Basic Names of Instructors: Lara Enein & Kelly Wanzer State: All States Training Format: Hybrid: Online Organizational Address: 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125
Website: Institute for Community Inclusion Contact Person: Lara Enein Name or Title of ACRE Training: ICI ACRE Training in-person/virtual Training Format: live scheduled zoom sessions and/or in-person scheduled days ICI: Institute for Community Inclusion UMass Boston/Online ACRE Organization State: CA
Training Format: Hybrid: Online/Face-to-Face Organizational Website to gain access to ACRE training: www.irioc.org/acre NARRATIVE INFORMATION ON ACRE TRAINING: Organization Address: 600 West Santa Ana Blvd., Suite 801, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Contact Person: Roy Wilson Contact Person Phone Number: 949-232-1172 Name or Title of ACRE Training: Training Specialist Description of ACRE Training: (structure of training, modules, etc.) Self paced – 4 modules - videos, activities and assignments 40+ hours of learning In Person – 4 modules - Lecture, activities and assignments 40+ hours of learning Employment Services Basic or Professional Level: Basic Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state) California specific curriculum Trainer Names: Suad Bisogno, Roy Wilson, Roxanna Guzman, Maki Osawa, Heather Marvin, Mackenzie Pollock Training Format: Hybrid: Online/Face-to-Face ACRE Employment Services Certificate Program with Emphasis on Customized Employment
This 40-hour training program prepares Employment Specialists to provide employment services to a broad range of job seekers with an emphasis on developing relationships with local employers. This training also provides Employment Specialists with the information related to the competencies that are addressed in APSE’s CESP exam. DATABASE INFORMATION:
ACRE Organization Name: Community Options Inc. ACRE Organization State: Pennsylvania Training Format: Face-to-Face Organizational Website to gain access to ACRE training: www.comop.org NARRATIVE INFORMATION ON ACRE TRAINING: Organization Address: 950 Pennsylvania Blvd, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053 Contact Person: Stefanie Rinaldi Contact Person Phone Number: 445-227-4945 Name or Title of ACRE Training: ACRE Basic Certificate Training Provide a brief description of ACRE Training: (structure of training, modules, etc.) An employment specialist, job coach or employment professional is a multi-faceted role that requires many skills to be successful. This course follows specific competencies as outlined by the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators and the Association of People for Supported Employment. Those competencies are important in the successful implementation of supported employment and the success of supported employees. Employment Services Basic or Professional Level: Basic Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: Basic States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state) Trainer Names & Credentials: Niki DeBartolo, Jessica Pirl , Mallory Ronan, Stefanie Rinaldi, Nichole Roberts Training Format: Face-to-Face ACRE Organization Name: Minot State University - North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities
ACRE Organization State: North Dakota Training Format: Hybrid: Online/Face-to-Face Organizational Website to gain access to ACRE training: https://ndcpd.org/statewide/ NARRATIVE INFORMATION ON ACRE TRAINING: Organization Address: 500 University Ave W. Minot, ND 58707 Contact Person: Malinda Kragh Contact Person Phone Number: 701-858-3514 Name or Title of ACRE Training: ND CREATE – Customizing Integrated Employment Available to Everyone Provide a brief description of ACRE Training: (structure of training, modules, etc.) This training consists of 4 modules that include self-study, quizzes, tests, discussion questions, and practicum assignments via our Learning Management System and 3 face-to-face workshops to complement the online content. Employment Services Basic or Professional Level: n/a Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: Basic Customized Employment States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state) Training is available primarily in North Dakota, but we would be open to discussing virtual or face-to-face workshops in your state. Trainer Names & Credentials: Michele Burney: Program Director Malinda Kragh: CE Consultant Zoey Winkler: CE Consultant Linda Madsen: LMS Administrator Training Format: Hybrid: Online/Face-to-Face Work Works, Institute on Human Development & Disability, University of Georgia
10/20/2021 Organizational Address: 850 College Station Rd. Athens, GA 30602 Contact Person: Phil Chase Contact Person Phone Number: 706 542-1360 Contact Person Email Address: pchase@uga.edu Name or Title of ACRE Training: WorkWorks Employment Services Description of ACRE Training Program: Program includes 9 units of study and a final competency-based examination. Online training includes values, applicable laws, disabilities, assessment and discovery, assistive technology, job development, marketing, work skill development, and support needs. The program is self-paced and, with good self-discipline, participants can complete the course in 4-5 months. The program has open enrollment; therefore, accepted students may start when they are ready. Each student receives individual feedback from a course instructor throughout the online learning experience. Basic Level or Professional Level: Professional Where training is available: Online Names of Trainers: Phil Chase and Adele Patrick State: Georgia www.fcs.uga.edu/ihdd/work-works Training Format: Online Organization Address: 16000 Christensen Rd, Suite 308, Tukwila, WA 98188
Contact Person: Jenny Crook Contact Person Phone Number: (503) 729-9690 Name or Title of ACRE Training: The Wise Online Academy 200 Series Description of ACRE Training: (structure of training, modules, etc.) The Wise Online Academy (WOA) 200 Series is an advanced level training providing an intensive course of study guided by a professional mentor and participation in student cohorts. Participants will learn and network with employment professionals from around the U.S. throughout the 6-month program. Coursework is a mix of live virtual Class and Cohort sessions, on-demand modules, and assignments to be completed outside of class. Participant commitment is about 15 hours per month. The program is intended for employment professionals who have some experience and training in the field and wish to continue to develop their skills to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gain employment and become contributing members of their communities. Customized Employment Basic or Professional Level: Customized Employment States where training is available (if only in specific state(s), or if in any state) Any state or location, attendance is virtual. Trainer Names: Lisa Latchford, Fox and Associates. Jim Corey, Wise. Emily Harris, Wise. Debra Mclean, consultant. Aimee Nelson, Trillium Employment Services. Wendy Taliafero, Trillium Employment Services All States www.gowise.org/ Training Format: Online |