Maryland Benefits Counseling Network

Making Employment Work: Channel Marker Inc., Easton
2019-04-17 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Channel Marker Inc., 8865 Glebe Park Drive, Easton, MD, 21601, United States
DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES/ADVOCATES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT & ACT TEAMS, AND CONSUMERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency.
WHERE
Channel Marker Inc.
8865 Glebe Park Drive
Easton, MD 21601

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.25 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.25 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.25 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW.
Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

Registration:

Making Employment Work: Baltimore County, MD
2019-05-14 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | CCBC – Catonsville, 800 S. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD, 21228, United States
DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES/ADVOCATES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT & ACT TEAMS, AND CONSUMERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency.
WHERE
CCBC – Catonsville
Student Services Center, Room 004
800 S. Rolling Road
Catonsville, MD 21228

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.25 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.25 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.25 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW.
Please note, registration is limited. If registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

Registration:

Promoting Financial Wellness to Support Work and Recovery Goals: What Benefits and Employment Providers Can Do
2019-05-21 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Meeting House, 5885 Robert Oliver Place, Columbia, Maryland, 21045
Where: The Meeting House
5885 Robert Oliver Place,
Columbia, MD 21045
Who should attend: Supported Employment Program staff, Benefits Planners, Disability Providers, and Consumers & Family Members
Workshop Description:
This workshop will (1) Discuss how poverty, financial hardship, dependency on social security, and financial exclusion impact the wellness and recovery of individuals, and (2) Introduce economic empowerment strategies and tools to promote financial wellness. Participants will learn how to engage individuals in identifying financial goals and empower individuals by supporting them to navigate and utilize existing income-increasing, asset-building, and financial services and supports. Participants will leave with usable tools and links to national and local resources.
This workshop will be presented by Oscar Jiménez-Solomon, Research Scientist & Coordinator at the NYS Center of Excellence for Cultural Competence and is hosted by the Maryland Benefits Counseling Network.

BAGGED LUNCHES AND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.

Please register using the form below. Deadline to register is Friday May 17th
Registration:

June 12 - Making Employment Work - Washington County
2019-06-27 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Turning Point a Program of Way Station Inc., 328 N. Potomac St., Hagerstown, MD, 21740, United States
DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES/ADVOCATES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT & ACT TEAMS, AND CONSUMERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency.
WHERE
Turning Point, Waystation Inc.
328 North Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.25 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.25 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.25 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW.
Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

Registration:

August 27 - Making Employment Work - Bel Air, MD
2019-08-27 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Medstar Health Bel Air Medical Campus, 12 Medstar Boulevard, Bel Air, MD, 21015, United States
DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES/ADVOCATES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT & ACT TEAMS, AND CONSUMERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency.
WHERE
Medstar Health Bel Air Medical Campus
Room 1104/1105
12 Medstar Boulevard,
Bel Air, MD 21015

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, to ensure there are adequate materials and space pre-registration is mandatory for participation. If you show up for the event and are not pre-registered you will not be allowed to attend!

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW.
Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status a few days before the event.

Registration:

September 24, 2019 - Making Employment Work - Hanover, MD
2019-09-24 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Maryland Department of Transportation (Anne Arundel County), 7201 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES/ADVOCATES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT & ACT TEAMS, AND CONSUMERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency.
WHERE
Maryland Department of Transportation Headquarters Building
7201 Corporate Center Drive
Hanover, Maryland 21076

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, to ensure there are adequate materials and space pre-registration is mandatory for participation. If you show up for the event and are not pre-registered you will not be allowed to attend!

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW.
Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

Registration:

October 22, 2019 - Making Employment Work - White Plains, MD
2019-10-22 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Charles County Department of Health, 4545 Crain Hwy, White Plains, Maryland, 20695
DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES/ADVOCATES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT & ACT TEAMS, AND CONSUMERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency.
WHERE
Charles County Department of Health
4545 Crain Hwy
White Plains, MD 20695

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW.

*Please note, to ensure there are adequate materials and space pre-registration is mandatory for participation. If you show up for the event and are not pre-registered you will not be allowed to attend!

Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

Registration:

November 14, 2019 - Making Employment Work - Frederick, MD
2019-11-14 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Way Station Inc., 204 Abrecht Place, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES/ADVOCATES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT & ACT TEAMS, AND CONSUMERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency.
WHERE
Way Station Inc.
204 Abrecht Place
Frederick, MD 21701

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW.

*Please note, to ensure there are adequate materials and space pre-registration is mandatory for participation. If you show up for the event and are not pre-registered you will not be allowed to attend!

Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

Registration:

February 28, 2020 - Making Employment Work - Prince George's County, MD
2020-02-28 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Prince George’s County Government, RMS Building, 1400 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD, 20774
THIS TRAINING IS NOW FULL. PLEASE SEE OUR PAGE FOR OTHER AVAILABLE EVENTS.

DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES/ADVOCATES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT & ACT TEAMS, AND CONSUMERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency.
WHERE
Prince George’s County Government, RMS Building
Third Floor-Conference Room #308
1400 McCormick Drive
Largo, MD 20774

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW.

*Please note, to ensure there are adequate materials and space pre-registration is mandatory for participation. If you show up for the event and are not pre-registered you will not be allowed to attend!

Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

Registration:

March 25, 2020 - Making Employment Work - WEBINAR
2020-03-25 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | WEBINAR, MD, United States
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL.

DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES/ADVOCATES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT & ACT TEAMS, AND CONSUMERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency.

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.
WHEN
The training event will be held on March 25th, 2020 and will run from 9:00am to 3:30pm with a 1 hour afternoon break for lunch.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW. Be sure to choose the appropriate training event marked ‘March 25, 2020’ from the drop down menu. Please disregard the training location listed along with the March date. This training is being provided via webinar as an alternative to the originally scheduled in-person event at Channel Marker in Easton, MD.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Individuals who participate without pre-registering will not receive emailed handouts or the link and password for the required training assessment which is mandatory for receipt of COP/CEU certificates.

The day before the event you will receive an email with training handouts and the webinar access information.

Registration:

April 15th & 17th 2020 - Making Employment Work - Webinar
2020-04-15 09:00 - 12:15 (America/New_York) | MD, United States
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The different between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – April 15th, 2020 – 9:00am – 12:15pm
Part II – April 17th, 2020 – 9:00am – 12:15pm
Participation in BOTH Part I and Part II are mandatory to obtain CEUs and a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW. Be sure to choose the appropriate training event labeled ‘April 15, 2020’ from the drop down menu. This will register you for both parts of the training.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Upon registering through this site, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

Registration:

May 4, 2020 - Making Employment Work - Oakland, MD
2020-05-04 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Garrett County Health Department, 1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, Maryland, 21550
DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES/ADVOCATES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT & ACT TEAMS, AND CONSUMERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency.
WHERE
Garrett County Health Department
1025 Memorial Drive
Oakland, MD 21550

LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW.

*Please note, to ensure there are adequate materials and space pre-registration is mandatory for participation. If you show up for the event and are not pre-registered you will not be allowed to attend!

Please note, if registration reaches capacity and you are not within a priority registrant group, you may be placed on the wait list. You will receive an email confirming your registration status.

Registration:

September 29th & October 1st 2020 - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2020-09-29 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | MD
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – September 29, 2020 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Part II – October 1, 2020 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Participation in BOTH Part I and Part II are mandatory to obtain CEUs and a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW. Be sure to choose the appropriate training event labeled ‘September 29, 2020’ from the drop down menu. This will register you for both parts of the training.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Upon registering through this site, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

October 6th 2020 - Dealing with COVID-Related Social Security Overpayments-To Waive or Not to Waive? – Webinar
2020-10-06 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | MD
Many Social Security benefit recipients who incurred a COVID-related overpayment of their SSDI and/or SSI benefits may be eligible for a semi-automatic waiver of the overpayment if they meet eligibility criteria and take the right actions! Join us for a review of Social Security proposed regulations for streamlined processes for waiving recovery of certain overpayments that occurred as a result of COVID-related measures taken by SSA.
Participants will:
– Learn more about the eligibility criteria for these special waiver provisions,
– Understand special considerations for working Title II recipients who experienced an overpayment as a result of COVID-related hazard pay,
– Learn how to request a Recovery of Overpayment Waiver under both the COVID-related streamlined processes and standard waiver request processes, and
– Obtain electronic resources for further research and comment as well as usable resources for requesting waiver either in writing or by phone.

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held on: October 6, 2020 – 1:30pm – 2:30pm

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COMPLETING THE FORM BELOW. Be sure to choose the appropriate training event labeled ‘October 6, 2020’ from the drop down menu. This will register you for the training.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Upon registering through this site, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing the webinar.

October 13, 2020 - Maryland ABLE– Webinar
2020-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Helping to Promote the Health, Independence, and Quality of Life of People with Mental Illness.

ABLE accounts can help enhance quality of life by targeting
barriers to economic stability experienced by people with
mental illness as it offers qualifying individuals a method to
save and invest personal funds without losing vital means
tested benefits such as SSI, Medicaid, HUD, food stamps and
energy assistance.

Attendees will learn an overview of ABLE programs
nationwide, the specific features and benefits of Maryland
ABLE accounts, the process to establish and manage an
ABLE account, and strategies to use ABLE accounts to
promote the economic power of people with mental illness.

Whether you want to learn more about the specifics of the
Maryland ABLE program or would like to hear information
about updates to the program, we invite you to join us!

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
October 13, 2020
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY COPY AND PASTING THE LINK BELOW.
Registration:
https://maryland529.webex.com/maryland529/onstage/g.php?MTID=edced078a599fa621fed39d811e039533

January 26th & January 28th 2021 - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-01-26 12:30 - 2021-01-28 15:30 (America/New_York) | MD
**This Training is Now FULL. Please check back for our next training opportunity!**
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – January 26th, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Part II – January 28th, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

February 22 & February 24th 2021 - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-02-22 12:30 - 2021-02-24 15:30 (America/New_York) | MD
***THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL AND REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED***
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – February 22nd, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Part II – February 24th, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Once registered, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar where you will be required to enter your name and email address to obtain a link to access the webinar. This email will be sent a few days before the training event. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

March 23rd & March 25th 2021 - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-03-23 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | MD
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

*****THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL, PLEASE CHECK BACK SOON FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES!!******

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – March 23rd, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Part II – March 25th, 2021 – 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Once registered, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar where you will be required to enter your name and email address to obtain a link to access the webinar. This email will be sent a few days before the training event. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

May 10th & May 11th 2021 - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-05-10 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | WEBINAR, MD, United States
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – May 10th, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – May 11th, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Once registered, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar where you will be required to enter your name and email address to obtain a link to access the webinar. This email will be sent a few days before the training event. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

May 24th, 2021-ALL DAY - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-05-24 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | WEBINAR, MD, United States
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in an ALL DAY online event:

Part I – May 24th, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
LUNCH: 12:30pm-1:00pm
Part II – May 24th, 2021 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Once registered, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar where you will be required to enter your name and email address to obtain a link to access the webinar. This email will be sent a few days before the training event. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

June 7th & June 14th 2021 - Making Employment Work – Webinar
2021-06-07 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | WEBINAR, MD, United States
DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits and assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – June 7th, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – June 14th, 2021 – 9:30am-12:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain CEUs and/or a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.

As an accredited academic institution, the University Of Maryland School Of Medicine’s Training Center is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for 5.5 Continuing Education credits (Category 1) for licensed social workers in Maryland; as a sponsor of 5.5 Continuing Education (CE) credits acceptable to the Maryland Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and 5.5 Continuing Education Units (Category A) by the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists upon completion of this training and a completed evaluation. The Training Center maintains responsibility for this program. A Certificate of Attendance will be made available for all other disciplines.
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Once registered, you will receive an email invitation to visit GoToWebinar where you will be required to enter your name and email address to obtain a link to access the webinar. This email will be sent a few days before the training event. Please follow the link and instructions to obtain information for accessing Part I and II of the webinar.

August 30th & 31st, 2021 - W.O.R.K.S – Webinar
2021-08-30 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
*This Training was Formerly Known as Making Employment Work!*

W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – August 30, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – August 31, 2021 – 9:30am-12:30pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training. *Please note that we are not currently offering CEU’s for this training.
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Several days prior to the event you will receive a confirmation email. You MUST follow the link contained in the email and enter your full name and email address to register through the Zoom platform. After doing so, you will receive a link for the first day only. You will receive a link for the second day following confirmed completion of the first day.

September 20th & 21st, 2021 – W.O.R.K.S – Webinar
2021-09-20 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
*This Training was Formerly Known as Making Employment Work!*

W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF, ACT TEAMS, & CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – September 20, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – September 21, 2021 – 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Full participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)! You MUST also be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training. *Please note that we are not currently offering CEU’s for this training.
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Several days prior to the event you will receive a confirmation email. You MUST follow the link contained in the email and enter your full name and email address to register through the Zoom platform. After doing so, you will receive a link for the first day only. You will receive a link for the second day following confirmed completion of the first day.

October 25th and 29th, 2021--W.O.R.K.S!--Webinar
2021-10-25 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
*This Training was Formerly Known as Making Employment Work!*

W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF; ACT TEAMS; AND CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – October 25, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – October 29, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend. Only those needing a CEU certificate will have to pay a fee for the credits.

***We are happy to announce that we are able to offer CEUs on this training for Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors. Although this training is free for anyone who wants to register, if you require Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) there will be a $45 fee. You must select the CEU box during registration and an invoice will be emailed to you for payment. Invoices for CEU’s will be mailed to you within 48 hours of your registration. Payment must be received before the end of Day 2 to be eligible for a CEU!***
Salisbury University School of Social Work is authorized by the the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for 5.5 Category I Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Several days prior to the event you will receive a confirmation email. You MUST follow the link contained in the email and enter your full name and email address to register through the Zoom platform. After doing so, you will receive a link for the first day only. You will receive a link for the second day following confirmed completion of the first day.

December 13th and 14th, 2021-W.O.R.K.S!-Webinar
2021-12-13 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
*This Training was Formerly Known as Making Employment Work!*

W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF; ACT TEAMS; AND CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Zoom registration link will be provided to you via email immediately after submitting your registration on this page.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, December 13, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, December 14, 2021 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP) or Continuing Education Units (CEUs)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend. Only those needing a CEU certificate will have to pay a fee for the credits.

***We are happy to announce that we are able to offer CEUs on this training for Social Workers and Licensed Professional Counselors. Although this training is free for anyone who wants to register, if you require Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) there will be a $45 fee. You must select the CEU box during registration and an invoice will be emailed to you for payment. Invoices for CEU’s will be mailed to you within 48 hours of your registration. Payment must be received before the end of Day 2 to be eligible for a CEU!***
Salisbury University School of Social Work is authorized by the the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education learning activities and maintains full responsibility for this program. This training qualifies for 5.5 Category I Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation. Several days prior to the event you will receive a confirmation email. You MUST follow the link contained in the email and enter your full name and email address to register through the Zoom platform. After doing so, you will receive a link for the first day only. You will receive a link for the second day following confirmed completion of the first day.

February 7&8, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2022-02-07 09:00 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF; ACT TEAMS; AND CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w5GyBJWgRTahGKiwZ4hs1w

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, February 7, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, February 8, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration. This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

March 22, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Refresher Webinar
2022-03-22 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF WHO HAVE ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TWO-DAY COURSE WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: The registration for this event has closed.

WHEN
The training event will be held on March 22, 2022 – 9:30am – 1:30pm.

Full attendance and participation and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% in one attempt are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration.

April 25&26, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2022-04-25 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF; ACT TEAMS; AND CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: THIS REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, April 25, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, April 26, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration. This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.

May 24, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Refresher Webinar
2022-05-24 09:30 - 13:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF WHO HAVE ALREADY SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE TWO-DAY COURSE WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cU-zvdPaR6yTiO_kqnp-HQ

WHEN
The training event will be held on May 24, 2022 – 9:30am – 1:30pm.

Full attendance and participation and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% in one attempt are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration.

June 27&28, 2022-W.O.R.K.S! Webinar
2022-06-27 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | WEBINAR, MD, United States
W: Work Incentives
O: Offer
R: Real
K: Knowledge and
S: Self-Determination!

DESIGNED FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT STAFF; ACT TEAMS; AND CONSUMERS & THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.
Learn the facts that lead to informed choices about work and economic self sufficiency for individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits and associated health insurance! After completion of this webinar you should understand:

The difference between Social Security disability benefit programs and eligibility criteria
The difference between Medicare and Medicaid
How work incentives can be used to temporarily safeguard benefits
How work incentives can assist individuals with the transition to work and self-sufficiency
What work incentive protections exist to maintain state and federal health insurance during employment
The importance of benefits education and benefits counseling services to employment success rates

WHERE
This training event will be held via WEBINAR. Please use the link below to register for the Zoom Event.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NXe-v3lWRxenbaPyS23qRg

WHEN
The training event will be held in a two-part series:
Part I – Monday, June 27, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm
Part II – Tuesday, June 28, 2022 – 9:30am – 12:30pm

Full attendance and participation in BOTH Part I and Part II and completion of a post-training assessment with a passing score of 80% are mandatory to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency (COP)!
You MUST be able to participate in the web-based webinar, there is no “phone-in” option for this training.
This training is FREE to attend!
*Please note, individual pre-registration is mandatory for participation*

This course is sponsored by the Maryland Behavioral Health Administration. This course has been approved by the Maryland Addiction and Behavioral Health Professionals Certification Board (MABPCB) for 5.5 total CEU hours. This constitutes 1 hour in Advocacy and 4.5 hours in Mentoring and Education.
