ACRE Approved Training
The work of an Employment Support Professional is so much more than “one job.” Many skills are necessary in order to do well and be successful. Job coaches need to be competent in all phases of the employment process. This could include:
- connecting well with people,
- assessing an individual’s interests, desires, and skills,
- seeking out the best possible job match,
- supporingt the individual on the job, and
- establishing natural supports in such a way that the person can be successful on the job independently or with limited supports.
Today, we recognize that professionals outside of the Employment Support Professional role are now taking ACRE-endorsed certificate courses. It is our goal to provide all professionals with the basic knowledge and skills, tools and resources that are needed to understand employment supports and to be able to provide a variety of supports,
regardless of role.
We have offered Supported Employment 101 (SE 101) in many formats, for close to 30 years. To meet changing needs, we are now offering our 40-hour ACRE-endorsed curriculum in a variety of methods including online and self-paced over two months or in person. This course is an ACRE endorsed course meeting the national standards for states requiring ACRE Basic Certificates.
FOR PENNSYLVANIA REGISTRANTS:
This course meets the mandatory Pennsylvania waiver certificate requirement (referencing the July 2017 waiver requirements of community-based staff acquiring either the CESP Certification, or the ACRE Basic Employment Certificate). This course also meets the needs of Program Managers and Program Specialists who must meet the Pennsylvania State requirements. It may meet other state requirements, outside of Pennsylvania, as well. Please check with your funding source.