VR Training Portal

Interwork Institute & ARPE

Welcome to the SDSU Interwork Institute’s VR Training Portal!

The Interwork Institute’s VR Training Portal offers a range of training in the areas of vocational rehabilitation counselor training and program development, and related fields. These trainings are offered by projects by Interwork Institute including, but not limited to Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Management (VRTAC-QM), and eRehab for Nevada, Oklahoma, and Kentucky. More training will be offered!

All of our trainings provide a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of all course requirements. In addition, some training also offer Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) continuing education credit.

Explore individual training offerings of interest by clicking the Read More button. The individual training description provides detailed information on the specific course. For further questions or assistance, please contact ii-training@interwork.sdsu.edu

Available Training

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Rapid Engagement in Vocational Rehabilitation Module 4 Reimagining Student and Youth Engagement: Awareness to Action (QM2023-0303)

This is the final installment of a four-part series on Rapid Engagement. This presentation focuses on bringing awareness to the power differential that exists within the youth-transition relationship and explains the importance of shifting from being the “adult” to being an active adult ally in order to support meaningful engagement of students and youth in the transition process. In addition, this presentation will explore a process that can help adults recognize and make the shift to being an adult ally and offer strategies to support the continuous engagement of students and youth.

Rapid Engagement in Vocational Rehabilitation Module 3 The Essential Role of VR Partners and Providers (QM2023-0302)

Rapid Engagement: The Essential Role of Partners and Providers is the third installment of a four-part series on Rapid Engagement. The first two presentations focus internally on rapid engagement applied to processes such as eligibility determination and plan development. This presentation focuses on the delivery of services outside of a State VR agency, emphasizing the importance of State VR agencies playing a lead role in the development of partners and resources needed to provide services in the most efficient manner. In addition, this presentation focuses on the importance of understanding current inter-agency processes and improving them to reflect the principles of rapid engagement highlighted in the previous presentations.

Participants are encouraged to read RSA Technical Assistance Circulars 15-01 and 15-02 that provide guidance around resource identification, partnership development and continuous improvement of processes to meet the needs of the customers and reach the vision of competitive integrated employment for persons including those with the most significant disabilities.

Rapid Engagement in Vocational Rehabilitation Module 2 Training for Counselors (QM2022-0308)

This second module in the series is a practical look at how VR counselors can apply rapid engagement strategies in their work to keep individuals with disabilities actively engaged throughout the VR process. The training reviews regulations relevant to the essential VR processes (e.g., handling referrals, taking applications, making eligibility determinations, developing Individualized Plans for Employment, and providing services leading to employment outcomes). Throughout this discussion, new methods of service delivery consistent with regulatory requirements are specifically highlighted so that counselors can provide efficient and effective support to individuals with disabilities seeking VR services. The training concludes with some case examples that will allow VR counselors to apply the information presented throughout this module so that they can more readily implement rapid engagement strategies in their service delivery practices.

Data Literacy Training Series (QM2022-0104)

This three-part series will provide relevant information for VR administrators, managers, and VR counselors to increase VR data literacy and data quality at all levels of the agency. Trainings will be released quarterly and will be available in the training portal throughout the duration of the VRTAC-QM grant. The training series includes Part 1: The Essential Role of Data in the VR Program; Part 2: Data: A VR Cultural shift; and Part 3: VR Data and Analytics.

CRC opportunities are available.

Advancement in Employment – Eligibility Determination and Post-Employment Services (QM2022-0307)

The VRTAC-QM is pleased to announce the release of a micro-training on determining eligibility for individuals seeking to advance in employment. Your presenters RoseAnn Ashby and Chaz Compton discuss the eligibility criteria as applied to individuals seeking to advance in employment, RSA guidance on advancing in employment and how post-employment services applies to this topic.

Onboarding: Lessons Learned and a Path Forward (QM2022-0306)

The training is intended for supervisors and managers in State VR agencies to provide an overview of the importance of onboarding for new employees in order to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Rapid Engagement in Vocational Rehabilitation Module 1 A Call to Action (QM2022-0304)

Rapid engagement in VR - Module 1: A Call to Action makes the case that streamlining and expediting the processes associated with eligibility determination and IPE development in State VR agencies is a practice that will have positive impacts in maximizing the likelihood that consumers will be active and full participants in their rehabilitation plans and achieve successful outcomes.

Part 1 – Background and Purpose of Training provides an overview of the data and background on why rapid engagement is an effective strategy and demonstrates the linkages with better outcomes based on data from the RSA 911.

Part 2 - Administrator’s Perspective focuses on strategies for administrators to assess their current service practices and develop change initiatives to incorporate rapid engagement strategies as part of their service models. Examples are also provided of agencies that successfully implemented these practices.

Performance Management (QM2022-0305)

This webinar provides an overview of the performance management process and how to effectively conduct performance reviews. You will learn about performance review best practices and some dos and don’ts of performance reviews that will help those newer to supervision in carrying out this duty as effectively as possible. Eligible for CRC credit

The Crossword Puzzle of Management - Managing Up and Across (QM2022-0303)

This training is intended for supervisors and managers, providing an overview of managing up and across strategies as foundational management practices to promote personal and organizational effectiveness. Topics covered in the training include relationship building, leadership styles, and communication skills. In addition, the role of emotional intelligence is explored as a key ingredient of a great leader.

Case Service Report (RSA-911) Training for VR Counselors (QM2022-0902)

Though VR Counselors do not generally have a direct role in the implementation of reporting or the functionality of the agency's case management system, it is important for them (and other program staff) to understand the intent and requirements of the Case Service Report (RSA-911).

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