The Work Incentives Counseling Initial Training is based on a comprehensive set of competencies that community partner staff must aquire in order to achieve Community Partner work Incentives Counseling Certification. Attendees are provided with an extensive training manual and reference materials to help in this process. On a personal note, I attended this training last… Click to read the full article
Archives for 2012
What Shouldn’t be Asked on a Job Application
As you work with your clients to prepare them for job interviews, one important area to cover is the type of questions that may lead to disclosure of protected information. This can be a challenge for a job seeker that isn’t prepared or is unsure how to respond. The following is a list of questions… Click to read the full article
We Need Your Help!
Greetings! Human Solutions recently applied to be considered for a $250K grant to expand our services to persons with disabilities through our Ticket to Work program and to increase our offering of online eLearning training modules for our workforce development clients. We need 30 seconds of your time! in order to be eligible, we need… Click to read the full article
Training Resource: 30-Second Disability Trainings
On the Disability Navigator (DPN) website, you’ll find 30-second trainings on eight different topics! The topics include: * Original 30-Second Trainings* Mental Health * Ticket to Work/Employment Networks* National Disability Employment Awareness Month * Asset Development* DPN Promising Practices* Employer* One-Stop Access They were created using PowerPoint. Each training is short and interactive, allowing staff… Click to read the full article
SSA Region IX Selective Placement Program Opportunity
The SSA team is searching for professionals to assists millions of retired and disabled workers, their dependents, and survivors. As an SSA representative, daily tasks include:* Interviewing the general public and providing service regarding SSA programs.* Gathering and analyzing facts and evidence to establish eligibility for benefits.* Making critical decisions to determine the amount… Click to read the full article
8 Principles for Effectively Maintaining Professional Boundaries as a Service Provider
All solid working relationships need rapport and trust to function well. Certainly as a service provider, it’s your job to make sure your customers feel at ease with approaching you, relating to you and considering your advice. Relationship-building, however, should not come at the expense of your credibility, effectiveness, health and personal life. Successful (and… Click to read the full article