Supported Employment - Training and Certification
Do you provide Supported Employment services through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and/or Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waivers? If yes check out these options for professional development!
Options for Professional Development
Complete any one of these trainings or do both – a training and a certification!
Benefits to training and certification
- All courses are nationally recognized, therefore at completion, you will be added to a National registry and have documented credentials that will be honored even if you move to another state
- Excellent resume builders!
- Network with colleagues across the state and nation
- Encouraging on-going learning
ACRE Training
Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators - National membership organization for trainers & educators in the field of employment for people with disabilities.
Focused on I/DD Service Providers
CESP Certification
Focused on I/DD
The Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a sufficient level of knowledge and skill to provide support to people with significant disabilities to get and keep jobs that are a good match. The CESP Certification is nationally recognized, and those who complete this certification will have documented credentials that will be honored nationwide.
IPS Training
Focused on Service Providers in Mental Health Centers
Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Training is a good match for Employment Specialists who work for Mental Health Centers who have contracts with DVR and with Medicaid Regional Accountable Entities.
Offered by Colorado Office of Employment First
Offered by National IPS Employment Center
IPS Certification
Customized
If you are interested in discovery and customized employment training, contact: