Training & Technical Assistance
Alaska Employment Training Opportunities Work Group
Click here to learn how to become a benefit planner in the state of Alaska.
How much do you know about Social Security Benefits and Work Incentives? Take our quick quiz to see how much you know. If you would like additional training, contact us and we will give you some options for additional training.
Alaska Works offers a variety of training for organizations, community members, people with disabilities and their families. Below is a listing of the training packages we currently offer. We are also available to put together training that fits your particular needs. Please contact us if you are interested.
Training and presentations available:
Employment Support Services - this is a 2 credit course offered through the Prince William Sound Community College through the Earn As You Learn program. For more information, check out the following link. This course covers all the components of Supported Employment Services.
http://www.alaskachd.org/learn/index.html
If agencies are interested, we are able to come to your organization and offer a shorter version of this curriculum to your staff. We are happy to cover topics as your organization needs them. The following are topics that could be covered.
- Overview of Supported Employment in Alaska
- Customer profile - getting to know your client
- Organizational marketing
- Job Development
- Job Analysis
- Job Restructuring through job carving, customized employment, self employment and job creation.
- Job Site Training Strategies
- Long Term Supports
Social Security Application and Appeals Process - this training is given by Disability Law Center of Alaska in partnership with Alaska Works.
Presentation will cover:
- How to apply for Social Security benefits
- The details of the appeals process
- Successful Strategies
Working while on Public Support - Understanding Social Security Benefits and Work Incentives
This presentation covers:
- Identifying long term supports
- Extended Period of Eligibility
- Substantial Gainful Activity
- Federal Benefit Rate
- Supplemental Security Income
- Impairment Related Work Expense
- Social Security Disability Insurance
- Plan for Achieving Self Support
- Trial Work Period
Understanding Special Education and Transition to Adult Life
Presentation will cover:
- History
- Evaluation
- IDEA
- Program design
- FAPE
- The transition process
- Eligibility
- Planning for transition
An overview of Medicare Part D - we have been offering this training in partnership with the Social Security Administration in many communities. We are funded by the Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services and also provide the training as needed.
Presentation covers:
- Eligibility
- Transition from Medicaid to Part D
- Finding a plan
- Plan options
- What if there are problems
Non-traditional and Long Term Support planning
Presentation will cover:
- Support Systems
- Person Centered Planning
- Funding opportunities
- Building partnerships for success
Calendar of Events 2006/2007
Becoming an Approved Benefit Planner in the State of Alaska in 2007
First session: Anchorage - February 5-9, 2007 & Second Session: Anchorage - March 19-22, 2007 - final 8 hours of training will be provided as distance education.
Participants must participate in both sessions to be approved.
Registration Fee: $350 covers both sessions and materials for the full 80 hour course
To register fill out the attached registration form and fax to the Center for Human Development at 907-274-4802.
Why attend:
This training session will prepare participants to provide training for the Social Security Administration’s WIPA Program as well as assistance in becoming a contractor for in-state programs including: Vocational Rehabilitation. This training is for individuals interested in learning how to provide benefit planning services to Alaskan beneficiaries.
This will be the only in-state training opportunity for this year. Additional training can be obtained out of state.
What you will receive:
- Social Security Disability Program Eligibility Requirements and Work Incentives
- Alaska Specific Public Support Eligibility Requirements and Work Incentives
- How to Write a Comprehensive Benefits Analysis
- Assistance in becoming an in-state contractor for
WIPA and DVR
To register contact:
Coordinator
Email: info@alaskaworksinitiative.org
Phone: 907-272-8270
Fax: 907-274-4802