From Barriers to Bridges: Transformative Employment Support Strategies

A Webinar Series

The Indiana Bureau of Rehabilitation Services and LevelUP Indiana is offering a three-part webinar series for Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and employment provider staff focusing on employment supports for individuals with challenging histories including mental health diagnoses, justice-involved, dual diagnosis, and negative reputations. 

There are two remaining webinar sessions on November 12th and December 10th from 11:00 am-12:30 pm ET via Zoom.

Join Paul Phares for information, support strategies, and practical solutions to support individuals achieve competitive integrated employment outcomes. 

Session 2 Learning Objectives

Use the button below to join us on November 12th for session 2 of the “From Barriers to Bridges: Transformative Employment Support Strategies” webinar series. During session 2, participants will:

• Learn best practices for creating meaningful employment supports

• Learn strategies for rapid and sustained engagement with participants and employers  

• Understand the role of disclosure and how to individualize disclosure planning with participants 

Join the Employment Specialist Circle

LevelUP Indiana is pleased to announce a NEW opportunity for Indiana’s employment specialists: the Employment Specialist Circle. Join us on the third Thursday of every month at 11:00 am ET to discuss challenges, solutions, and other topics related to day-to-day problems that employment specialists may face.

Register Today!

Please use the button below to register for the next session of the Employment Specialist Circle on November 13th.

Supervisor Circle Meeting

Thursday, November 20th from 11am-12pm ET via Zoom

Register below to attend this year’s meetings to learn new information, share resources, and problem-solve issues you are having with your peers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The Supervisor Circle meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 11 am—12pm EST.  

1:1 Peer Mentoring Services Available!

LevelUP Indiana’s Peer Mentor Network is accepting learners for 1:1 mentoring! Our mentors can support you and your staff with the completion of all Employment Services documentation forms.

The Peer Mentor Network is a great resource for Employment Services staff in need of extra support adjusting to the updated Employment Services documentation forms released in Spring 2025.

Connect with an experienced peer mentor today to enhance your own Employment Specialist career. Please use the link below to visit our website and be paired with a mentor.

Congratulations to the ACRE Graduates of the October 2025 Cohort!

These graduates completed the Foundations ACRE training that ran from July-October 2025. Job well done!

Rocky Abedin
Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc.

Jessica Chapman
Benchmark Human Services

Tyler Clark
Evansville Goodwill Indiana

Grace Dyer
DSI Services

Tori Freshour
Peak Community Services

Emily Furgason
Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc.

Chaunda Hall
Positive Expressions Inc.

LaRon Harris
Logan Community Services

Jessica Mitchel
Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc.

Chloe Pullum
Pathfinder Services

Madi Ratermann
Opportunities for Positive Growth, Inc.

Betty Rossi
Evansville Goodwill Indiana

Courtney Ruggier
Peak Community Services

Cathy Williamson
Partners in Opportunities, Inc.