Course Code: EL-CSE2-DD-GH
Credit/Contact Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 01/31/2014
Learning Objectives:
Describe the procedures of the DPG process
Explain the purposes of the Discovering Personal Genius (DPG) process in developing self-employment opportunities
Identify key skills and methods for self-employment used in the DPG process
Instructor: Cary Griffin, MA
Cary Griffin is a Senior Partner at Griffin-Hammis Associates, a full service consultancy which specializes in building communities of economic cooperation, creating high performance organizations, and focuses on disability and employment. Cary maintains a strong relationship with the Rural Institute at The University of Montana, where he served as Director of Adult Community Services & Supports. He is the former Executive Director of the Center for Technical Assistance & Training (CTAT) in Denver. Cary provides training to administrative and direct service level professionals in the rehabilitation field; consultation to businesses and rehabilitation agencies regarding the employment of individuals with significant disabilities; conducts field-initiated research & demonstration; provides family & consumer case consultation; develops resources; and organizational development. Recently, Cary has been instrumental in designing self-employment protocols and training for individuals, agencies, and states.
Instructor: David Hammis
David Hammis is Senior Partner at Griffin-Hammis Associates, a full service consultancy which specializes in building communities of economic cooperation, creating high performance organizations, and focuses on disability and employment. David maintains an ongoing relationship with the Rural Institute at The University of Montana, where he served as Project Director for four employment and Social Security outreach training and technical assistance projects, and now serves as an Organizational Consultant for the Rural Institutes Rural Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment Expansion Design Project. Dave works with organizations nationally and internationally on benefits analysis, supported employment, supported entrepreneurial employment, and employment engineering.
Instructor: Vicki Vining, B.A.
Vickie Vining is an independent contractor that provides consultation, mentoring, training and support to individuals and organizations involved in services to people with disabilities. Ms. Vining has also served as the Community Services Supervisor and Resource Developer at the North Los Angeles County Regional Center in Van Nuys, CA. There she developed and implemented the centers supported living program and other person-centered services, including personalized day programs and family support services. Ms. Vining regularly presents workshops on person-centered planning, self-determination and supported living. She holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education from University of Florida and completed coursework in Educational Psychology from Georgia State University.
Course Topics:
Developmental Disabilities Habilitation, Developmental Disabilities Support Or Intervention, Employment, Mental Health Interventions, Mental Health Rehabilitation & Recovery, Quality Of Life
Learner Types:
Behavioral Health Assistants, Behavioral Health Professionals, Case Managers Or Service Coordinators, Developmental Disabilities Clinical Professionals, Developmental Disabilities Direct Support Professionals, Social Services Assistants, Social Services Professionals
Service Populations:
Age Group - Adult, People With Developmental Disabilities, People With Mild To Moderate Mental Health Issues, People With Physical Health Conditions, People With Severe And Persistent Mental Illness
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