Employment Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Issued by
Community College of Vermont
Earners of this badge are able to apply the tools, resources, and essential processes necessary to assist job seekers from vulnerable populations including effective discovery and assessment, job development and placement, employer outreach and negotiation, and workplace supports. Earners of this badge will also receive an ACRE (Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators) Certificate of Achievement.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Complete readings and assignments in 7 modules. Topics fall under the four main domain areas: 1) Application of Core Values and Principles to Practice, 2) Individualized Assessment and Employment/Career Planning, 3) Community Research and Job Development, 4) Workplace and Related Supports. In addition, earners choose one of the following topics: transition-aged youth, mental health or substance abuse, persons with developmental disabilities.
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Apply knowledge of employment services through a series of quizzes.
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Complete field assignments that apply course concepts to the earner’s individualized work environment.