This course will prepare participants for providing supported employment and community participation services. Specifically, the course will cover the topics below:
The history and values of supported employment services
Skills and knowledge related to providing assessments and career planning, including an overview of Discovery.
Best practices for job development, networking, and an overview of Customized Employment.
Skills and best practices related to providing on the workplace supports and Systematic Instruction.
This course is designed for direct support staff of the following services:
Supported Employment
Community Participation
Transition Services for High School Students
Direct support staff working these services Pennsylvania and some other states are required to have either an ACRE Basic Certificate or CESP certification. Our training is recognized nationwide.
Our ACRE Basic Certification will teach you the essentials of providing quality employment services for people with disabilities. Completing our course qualifies you for Supported Employment and Community Participation Services in Pennsylvania. This course consists of:
3 days of Zoom classes
Assigned Coursework
Self-paced online content consisting of reading assignments, videos and quizzes.
For a full breakdown of certification requirements click here: ACRE Certification Requirements
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