certified employment support professional. what is the cesp program? first in the nation to create...
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What is the CESP program?
• First in the nation to create national guidelines• Created by subject matter experts in the field of disability
employment• Seeks to define the benchmarks for knowledge and
competency in the field• Aims to establish national standards of service delivery• Evidence-based
What is CESP Credential?
• Credential vs. Certification• Training program vs. professional certification• The Employment Support Professional Certification
Counsel (ESPCC)
Who should be credentialed?What are the benefits?
• Job Coaches• Job Developers• Transition Specialists• Job Placement
Specialists• Employment
Consultants
• Demonstrates up-to date knowledge and competency
• Opens job opportunities• Establishes consistent service
delivery• Increases credibility with
community business leaders• Opportunities for marketing• Credential is portable between
states• Recognized as established
professionals in the field
Examples of CESP in use
• Employer Engagement• Disability Employment Consultation
• Employer Recognition• Employment Collaboration• Stark County Employment Collaborative• Northeast Ohio Employment Network
Questions??
• Jim Keller, CESP – Ohio APSE –Board Member• Stark DD Employment Consultant• [email protected], 330-484-9050
• Stark County Employment Network