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. 

The webinar will be held on October 29th, 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 1 Learning Objectives

Use the button below to join us on October 29th for session 1 of the “From Barriers to Bridges: Transformative Employment Support Strategies” webinar series. During session 1, participants will:

• Understand how internal and external bias can impact your relationship

• Learn basic strategies for maintaining personal safety in office and in the community

• Utilize person-centered strategies to enhance the employment supports 

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 October 16th to learn about employment supports and resources for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from guest presenter Wendy Waldman.

Supervisor Circle Meeting

Thursday, October 23rd 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.

Resource of the Month: Indiana VR Website

Watch the recording of the February 2024 Supervisor Circle featuring guest speaker, Kristina Blankenship, Director of Business and Community Engagement for Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation to discuss the VR Employment Service Provider Directory and the VR Employer Partner Database. Ms. Blankenship will review the Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation site which is a one-stop shop for all things employment related. This site allows VR participants to select an Employment Service (ES) provider by using the VR ES Provider Directory and search for employment opportunities by using the VR Employer Partner Database. Employment Service providers will be able to login to create and maintain a listing in the VR ES Provider Directory. Open positions, including internships, work-based learning experiences and/or apprenticeships can be added to the VR Employer Partner Database.