Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board

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Daryl Washington
Executive Director

Regional Employment Support Symposium - Expanding Employment Support: A Healing Power Tool

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Date & Time
6/01/2018 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Location
Conference Room 200/206
 

Photo of two gears fitted together with the words employment and opportunitiesDo you work with people facing mental health challenges who are in need of supported employment in Northern Virginia? Come to the Regional Employment Support Symposium to learn how you can help people overcome challenges related to trauma, substance use issues, being unsheltered, and having criminal justice involvement to find employment that helps them on their recovery journey. You’ll also learn about 300 scholarships of $250 each for continuing education in job development and employment support.

Presenters

  • Sarah Swanson, Individual Placement and Support (IPS) National Trainer, co-author of “The IPS Supported Employment Approach,” ipsworks.org
  • Jenny Stonemeier, Executive Director, The Association of People Supporting Employment First, apse.org
  • Staci Carr, Ph.D., Coordinator, Autism Center for Excellence, Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center, vcuautismcenter.org, vcurrtc.org
  • Regional Employment Champions will share their experiences and what they love about being employment supporters for people in recovery after trauma, mental health/substance use, unsheltered living, and involvement with the justice system.

Register to attend. Space is limited.

Lunch will be provided.

Get a printable flier for this event.

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