Rapid Engagement in the Employment Process

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-REEP

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Explain what rapid engagement is and why it is important in the employment process for job seekers with IDD.
Describe practical strategies to initiate employment services and engage in planning activities quickly.
Identify common barriers to rapid engagement and strategies to overcome them.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction to Rapid Engagement

Early Action Matters

Leo Loses Momentum

Carla Starts Strong

Reflection

Why Does This Matter?

An Overview of Rapid Engagement

What Is Rapid Engagement?

Why Is It Important?

The Principles of Rapid Engagement

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Practical Strategies for Rapid Engagement

Rapid Engagement in Action

Make a Strong First Contact

Build Trust Early

Use Tools to Learn and Guide Next Steps

Use Real-World Experiences to Build Momentum

Get the Support Team Involved Right Away

Make Referrals and Community Connections That Support Rapid Engagement

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Barriers to Rapid Engagement

Recognizing Barriers to Rapid Engagement

Job Seeker Barriers

Support Network Barriers

System Barriers

Overcoming Barriers to Rapid Engagement

Responding to Job Seeker Barriers

Responding to Support Network Barriers

Responding to System Barriers

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabiilties: Home and Community-Based Services, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Family Living Homes, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID), Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Residential Services, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Residential Supported Living Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.