Webinar Description

This webinar will share the best practices in using systematic instruction to teach job skills with cue hierarchy, task analysis, technology supports, self-monitoring, and building coworker and supervisory support for successful ongoing employment. Janet will include practical tips on how to fade your Job Coach support from 25 years of direct support experience! 

Presenter: Janet Estervig, MS RN

Janet has a BS in Special Education and Spanish, MS in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, and ADN as a Registered Nurse.  She taught High School special education and established a supported employment program which she was the Executive Director for 25 years providing integrated employment services for youth and adults with disabilities.  Janet was the Director for an agency providing personal care and home chore services for individuals with disabilities and elders.  She worked at the Department of Health Services as the Employment Initiatives Section Chief.  Janet is currently working at Attainment Company writing curricula for special education and training to support employment outcomes for students and adults with disabilities. Janet also works as a Private Duty Nurse.  Janet has conducted training workshops and presents at conferences throughout the USA and United Kingdom.  She currently serves on three non-profit Boards.

The Center for Employment and Inclusion is a project at the Center for People with Disability at Utah State University.