Supported Employment Orientation- February 2026
- Categories:
- MDEN | benefits | employment | orientation | Productivity | communitypartners | DORS | engagement | information session
- Speaker:
- Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C | Kate Drake, M.Ed., CRC.
- Course Levels:
- Beginner
- Duration:
- 26 Hours
Description
Overview of Supported Employment Services for:
• Supervisors
• Employment Specialists
• Core Service Agencies
• Local Behavioral Health Authorities
• DORS Staff
Join us for this two-part series to learn about Supported Employment services in the Public Behavioral Health System. We will discuss services, funding, the role of the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), benefits, and so much more! You must attend both sessions to receive credit!
Speaker
Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C Related Seminars and Products
Director of Statewide Employment Initiatives
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 Practitioner. She has over a decade of experience 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.
Kate Drake, M.Ed., CRC. Related Seminars and Products
Staff Specialist, Community Rehabilitation Programs
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Kate Drake has been employed by the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services for twenty-three years, currently as Staff Specialist for Community Rehabilitation Programs (DORS). In this role, she is responsible for the development and implementation of a continuing program for the establishment, improvement, and utilization of Community Rehabilitation Programs and supporting DORS staff and community providers in the promotion of policy and practice towards mental health-supported employment. Catherine chairs the DORS Community Rehabilitation Provider Advisory committee and represents DORS as a member of various inter-agency committees related to behavioral health. Her areas of interest include career assessment, mental health-supported employment, and the development of policy and practice towards successful employment outcomes for persons with disabilities.
Alternate Options
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| Feb 24, 2026 @ 01:00 PM (EST) |
SEO DAY ONE- 2/26
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Kate Drake, M.Ed., CRC.
Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C
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| Feb 25, 2026 @ 01:00 PM (EST) |
SEO DAY TWO- 2/26
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Kate Drake, M.Ed., CRC.
Keirstyn Silver, MS, CPRP, CPWIC, Vet-C
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