Directions:
Please complete
and return to the address listed below by
March 30,
2004. If you have questions, please contact Tony Plotner at
217-333-2325 or plotner@uiuc.edu. Those who respond by March 30, 2004 will
receive:
- A $25.00 discount on one RSA Region V CRP-RCEP training.
- Entry into a drawing for publications of your choice valued up to $50.00 – three winners.
- Survey results upon request.
1. Audience in need of training: Please rank all from 1 (lowest need) to 5 (greatest need)
_____Entry level direct-service staff _____Entry level managers/staff supervisors _____Senior administration
_____Experienced direct-service staff _____Experienced management staff _____Board of Directors
2. Training Needs: Please rank all from 1 (lowest need) to 5 (greatest need)
__Introduction to vocational rehabilitation __Consumer self-employment alternatives __Train the trainer
__Emerging issues in vocational rehabilitation __Consumer and family- directed services
__DOL regulations, certifications, wage & hour
__Americans with Disabilities Act __Managing community-based programs __Assistive technology
__Federal-state employment programs (VR,WIA, TWIAA, Ticket to Work SSA, TANF)
__Training co-workers as natural supports __Fiscal management
__Disability benefits planning and coordination __Marketing and public relations
__Ethical considerations __Managing challenging behaviors __Working with a board of directors
__Legal issues of service provision __Residential services operations __Preparing for accreditation (i.e., CARF)
__Legal issues of personnel __Effective supervisory skills __Outcome measurement for community
__Vocational assessment & evaluation services __Leadership skills rehabilitation programs
__Community-based employment services __Communication and listening skills __Grant writing
__Job development and placement __Effective writing skills __Measuring consumer needs, expectations
__Job accommodations __Time and stress management and satisfaction
__Informed consumer choice __Recruiting and retaining staff
__Consumer career planning and career __Problem solving and decision making
__School-to-work transition
__Conflict mediation __Strategic planning
__Developing business partnerships __Public speaking ____Use of the World Wide Web in job placement services
__Team building
__Using computers more effectively
__Business ventures for nonprofit organizations __Managing organizational change
____Other topics _______________________________________________________
Employment services for individuals with:
___Traumatic brain injury __Deaf/Hard of hearing ___Blind/Low vision ______Psychiatric disorders ______Substance abuse ____Developmental disabilities
_____Learning disabilities
3. Length of training considered reasonable by your organization:
3 days _____ 2 days_____ 1 day____ ½ day____ a.m.____ p.m.____
Best day(s) of week for training (please circle): M T W Th F S
4. Importance of training considerations (Please rate all the following with H- High, M-Medium, L-Low.)
___Topic ___Travel costs ___Certificate of completion
___Cost of training ___Length of training ___Time away from job
___CEUs available
___Other___________________________________________________________________________________________
5. How does your organization currently provide training to your staff?
___In service ___On-the-job ___CRP/RCEP training
___Other External training (list)___________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Interest in distance education alternatives (Rank 1-low interest to 5-high interest)
___Web-based training ___Video conference ___CD Rom
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7. What is the biggest training challenge your organization will encounter in the next year?__________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
8. Other comments (please use space below):________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Please give us the following information if you are interested in being contacted by RSA Region V CRP-RCEP staff about training and/or if you would like to place your name in the drawing. Thank you for returning this by March 30, 2004.
Name:__________________________________________________
Job Title:____________________________________________________
Agency: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: __________________ Fax: __________________ E-mail: ______________________Web site:___________________________
Size of organization: _____# of staff _____# of clients served in vocational programs annually
_____Approximate annual budget for vocational program $_________
Thank you!
RSA Region V CRP-RCEP at Illinois
Transition Research Institute
117 Children's Research Center
51 Gerty Drive
Champaign,IL 61820
217-333-2325
217-244-0851 fax