Job Coach July 2019

MARO is pleased to partner with ASPPIRE  to present a 1-day seminar in Westland on July 16.  This training is designed for job coaches, assisting individuals with disabilities to ensure employment success.

Training Objectives

• Roles and responsibilities of a job coach
• Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Impact of a well-trained job coach
• Communications skills
• Tools to gather information
• Hands on practice
• Best practices for employment success  

About the presenters:

Maria Peak has worked in the field of special education for Eaton Regional Education Services Association (ERESA) in Charlotte, Michigan from 1985 to 2013.  At ERESA, she was a classroom teacher and the transition coordinator for the county.  In 2013, Maria was the project coordinator for Michigan Transition Outcomes Project, a project funded by IDEA through the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education. In 2015, Maria became the Director of ASPPIRE, a non-profit organization that supports individuals with social difficulties. 

Bob Steinkamp is a retired special educator serving thirty-six years, including teaching, consulting, and supervising. With two colleagues, he created a social coaching model for young adults on the autism spectrum. Bob is a co-author of the reference and organization system for individuals with social and cognitive challenges titled The Planner Guide, and currently teaches Special Education at the college level.