Engagement in Services for Supported Employment Providers
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- Categories:
- engagement | communitypartners | employment | Productivity | teams
- Speaker:
- Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C | Erin Dudley, CPWIC, Youth-C, Vet-C
- Course Levels:
- Beginner
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Never Expires.
Description
The training session for supported employment professionals will focus on enhancing participants' ability to engage individuals effectively in employment services. Participants will begin by exploring potential reasons why some individuals may struggle to engage, including psychological, systemic, or environmental barriers. The session will then delve into practical strategies designed to foster meaningful engagement, such as personalized approaches, building trust, and leveraging community resources. Through interactive discussions and case studies, attendees will develop actionable insights to apply in their work. By the end of the session, participants will leave with a refreshed perspective on overcoming barriers to engagement and the tools to empower individuals in achieving their employment goals.
Speaker
Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C Related Seminars and Products
Director of Operations
MD Employment Network/ MD Benefits Counseling Network
Keirstyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Public Administration and Policy. She is a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner, as well as a Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor and a Veteran Work Incentive Practicioner. She has over a decade of providing and supervising behavioral health and evidence-based supported employment services. Keirstyn oversees the daily operations, communications, services, and marketing of the Maryland Employment Network. Keirstyn’s creativity, attention to detail and collaborative spirit help her to lead a high-quality program that is both innovative and growing.
Erin Dudley, CPWIC, Youth-C, Vet-C Related Seminars and Products
Assistant Director of Operations
MD Employment Network/ MD Benefits Counseling Network
Erin has built more than 10 years of social service experience with diverse populations across the country in both rural and urban areas; serving those with mental illness, co-occurring disorders, developmental disabilities and individuals experiencing homelessness. Erin received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Religion and Cultures. She became SOAR certified in 2016 and gained provisional Community Partner Work Incentive Counselor certification in the spring of 2019. In her role with MD-EN, Erin utilizes her skills and extensive experience to provide benefits planning and education to individuals seeking to enter or re-enter the workforce.