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New Staff Tutorial » Job Site Issues
One of the major elements to the success of employment services is to create effective partnerships and lasting relationships in the workplace that meet the needs of both the employee and the business.
In this session, participants will learn strategies for fading supports, how to identify and cultivate workplace supports, and how effective communication and planning are essential elements of a solid support plan.
Dr. Teresa Grossi has an extensive background in education and employment for individuals with disabilities where she has worked in North Carolina and Ohio as a community-based instructor, transition coordinator, job coach and managed a vocational training program and a supported employment agency. She conducts research, consultation, and training and technical assistance on supported employment and community supports persons with severe disabilities. Dr. Grossi's research area focuses on systems change issues and strategies to facilitate the integration and employment opportunities persons with disabilities.
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Self-Management Resources: Word
In this webcast, Dr. Inge discusses supporting individuals with challenging behaviors in the workplace. The presentation includes how to do a functional analysis of behaviors, self management strategies, as well as involving coworkers in providing supports. Case studies from supported employment programs are used to illustrate the strategies.
Dr. Katherine Inge is the Director of T-TAP and the Director of Instructional Technology at RRTC. Dr. Inge has been with VCU-RRTC since 1982 and holds degrees in occupational therapy, special education, and educational leadership. She has co-authored several books, book chapters, journal articles, newsletters, and other training materials on employment for individuals with significant disabilities. She has extensive experience in designing and delivering training and technical assistance programs to facilitate customized employment outcomes for people with significant disabilities.
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The differences are obvious: PDF
Sample Behavior Log Form: DOC
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