Supplemental WIPA Training Programs
WIPA NTC Supplemental Training: Practical Tips and Tools for Writing BSAs and WIPs Web Course - Regions 3, 4, 6, 9
Format: Web Course
Date(s): October 4 - November 1, 2010
Description:
Under the WIPA paradigm, valuable benefits advisement is captured in writing by developing a report called a Benefits Summary & Analysis (BS&A). This report is intended to provide a way for beneficiaries, family members, and community stakeholders to review the work incentives information that is specific to the individual’s situation and their employment goal. Where an individual stands along the employment continuum has significant implications for how and when BS&As are developed. This course will describe the various stages of employment and guide the CWIC in providing the right information at the right time. CWICs will learn the different methods of developing effective BS&As in a variety of formats, based on the individual’s place on the employment continuum. We will also go one step further to discuss methods of follow up that include the development of action plans and work incentives plans (WIPs).
This course will include a case study assessment that will ask participants to develop “the right information at the right time” for a beneficiary who moves from contemplation stage to employment. The assessment process will include writing assignments and completion of various forms to gauge the level of understanding of the material presented throughout the course.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this training, participants will:
- Identify the information needed based on an individual’s point on the employment continuum.
- Describe the informational needs for each stage of employment.
- Understand the different methods for providing relevant and individualized information to the beneficiary.
- Develop individualized, timely, and concise Benefits Summary & Analyses.
- Understand the need for ongoing follow-up and how to provide it.
- Development of effective action plans & Work Incentives Plans.
Course Details
1. Each of the subject lessons will require that you watch a video presentation and read supplemental material provided.
2. Most of the presentations are approximately 30 minutes in length.
3. Each lesson will also include other supplemental materials to review and a short essay assessment question.
4. The assessment questions are pass/fail and will be graded by your instructor, who will also provide feedback within a week of the due date.
5. There is also required participation in a discussion board for this course.
6. The assessments are required and will be due one week from the completion of each lesson.
As a supplemental training, CWICs are not required to participate in the web course; however, we strongly encourage all WIPA personnel to register for this important training. CEUs and CRCs will be available to participants who successfully complete the course.
Registration Information
Who can attend this training?
This web course is open to all WIPA project staff, SSA Demonstration project staff, and community partners who have participated in the CWIC Initial Training and successfully completed the CWIC assessment and certification process. Individuals successfully completing CWIC Recertification and Provisional Certification are also included in this group.
To be eligible to participate in this training, all registrants must be either provisionally or fully CWIC certified, or recertified!
All WIPA Project Directors and Managers are also encouraged to participate regardless of their certification status.
How do I Register?
Click on the link below to register for this training on the WIPA National Training Center web site. Please choose the course for your region.
http://www.vcu-ntc.org/training/supplemental.cfm
If you would like CRC or CEU credits for this training, have any questions, or have support needs you would like to discuss, please contact Julie Schall at jaschall@vcu.edu or 804.827.0741.
We look forward to your participation in this important training event!
