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This training session will provide a basic overview of essential functions of marketing and customized job development for employment support professionals who work with job candidates with disabilities. Along with learning the essential functions of job development, individuals will be introduced to various models and methods successful developers use in their communities.
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This training series is put on by the Employment First/ ODDS Employment team. Registration for this training is open to Oregonians. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Harris.
Val Morgan, CEO, Conscious Moves. Val brings over 25 years of sales experience and training with local businesses. She teaches Job Development Sales Fundamentals training at The Highline Community College Employment Specialist Certificate Course, as well as providing training and consulting on job development to numerous employment agencies in Washington State. She provides valuable information to increase knowledge and skills in order to prepare job developers to effectively communicate with employers, and increase placement of their clients.
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Claire Prichard, leads a team of employment specialists at United Cerebral Palsy’s Employment Solutions, in Portland, OR. She has been working with people with developmental disabilities since 2008, specializing in supported employment since 2013. Claire believes that supported employment is a path to truly inclusive communities. She is most passionate about collaborating with supported employment professionals to find their personal job development magic.
Ryan Farrow, Program Manager, WISE. Ryan has worked as a consultant, job coach, and job developer. His assistive technology background is fueled by an enthusiasm in finding both high-tech and low-tech interventions to support people in their independence both on and off the job. This includes providing technical assistance to help employment specialists in setting up worksite accommodations and building natural supports. He has presented at many assistive technology conferences and trainings where he has offered his knowledge on topics such as video resume creation, assistive mobile apps, and iOS native accessibility features. He has facilitated Apple Accessibility Workshops at Apple stores both in Oregon and Washington, which focus on training individuals supporting people with disabilities. As someone who enjoys education and training, he has served as a teacher’s assistant for Highline Community College certificate program for employment specialists, and is a member of the Clark County iPad Cohort Leadership Team. Ryan recently obtained a Certificate in Advanced Professional Development for Assistive Technology Applications from California State University, Northridge. He is passionate about supporting people and programs to be empowered by their potential to build individual and organizational capacity.