Employment Services Training

Overview:

Ontario Disability Employment Network’s employment service training is designed specifically for organizations offering employment services for people who have a disability. This training is appropriate for job developers, job coaches, career counsellors and community participation staff new to the sector or as a refresh for seasoned professionals.

Learning Objectives:

Introduction to Employment Services for People who have a disability

• Understand the employability of people who have a disability
• Enhance knowledge of various employment options & opportunities
• Introduce a new way of thinking of how we approach employment services and improve the level of success

Job Development

• Focus on marketing and job development in detail
• Marketing and Selling your Services
• Networking for Success
• How to use Employer Champions

Job Coaching, Quality Assurance and Customer Satisfaction

• Importance of the job coaching role
• Maintenance and follow-up to ensure job retention
• Customer Satisfaction - Client and Employer
• Quality Assurance and Evaluation

Length of Training:
6 half days (9:00am - 12:00pm)

Cost:
ODEN Member Price - $450.00
Non-Member Price - $500.00

Format:
This is an online, interactive session facilitated by an ODEN Diversity and Inclusion Specialist. There is a maximum of 10 people per training to ensure active participation. Participants will contribute to group exercises and discussions throughout this live session. Come prepared to talk and bring your experience to the group.