Episodes
May 11, 2021
Discovery Training and Tools
Hi and welcome to the Oregon Employment First podcast. I’m Angela Yeager, communications officer with Employment First. This episode we are discussing new training, tools and resources available for the service called Discovery. Discovery is an employment service funded by the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. Joining me on the show today is Julie Huber, policy analyst with the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. Download full script by clicking here. Links: https://ww...
May 11, 2021
Discovery Training and Tools
Hi and welcome to the Oregon Employment First podcast. I’m Angela Yeager, communications officer with Employment First. This episode we are discussing new training, tools and resources available for the service called Discovery. Discovery is an employment service funded by the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. Joining me on the show today is Julie Huber, policy analyst with the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. Download full script by clicking here. Links: https://ww...
May 11, 2021
Discovery Training and Tools
Hi and welcome to the Oregon Employment First podcast. I’m Angela Yeager, communications officer with Employment First. This episode we are discussing new training, tools and resources available for the service called Discovery. Discovery is an employment service funded by the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. Joining me on the show today is Julie Huber, policy analyst with the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. Download full script by clicking here. Links: https://ww...
April 13, 2021
Employment Online Training Modules
On this episode host Angela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First, is joined by Gene Rada, training coordinator and policy analyst with the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. This episode we are discussing 32 new on-demand trainings developed by the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. Download full script by clicking here. Links: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/EMPLOYMENT/EMPLOYMENT-FIRST/Pages/policy.aspx ...
April 13, 2021
Employment Online Training Modules
On this episode host Angela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First, is joined by Gene Rada, training coordinator and policy analyst with the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. This episode we are discussing 32 new on-demand trainings developed by the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. Download full script by clicking here. Links: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/EMPLOYMENT/EMPLOYMENT-FIRST/Pages/policy.aspx ...
April 13, 2021
Employment Online Training Modules
On this episode host Angela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First, is joined by Gene Rada, training coordinator and policy analyst with the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. This episode we are discussing 32 new on-demand trainings developed by the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. Download full script by clicking here. Links: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/EMPLOYMENT/EMPLOYMENT-FIRST/Pages/policy.aspx ...
March 11, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines for People with I/DD and their Support Staff
On this episode host Angela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First, is joined by Becky Simpson, CEO with Pathway Enterprises out of Medford, Oregon and Peter Hice, who received services from Pathway Enterprises. This episode, we are talking to people with intellectual and disabilities who have received a vaccine for COVID-19 and providers who support them. Download full script by clicking here.
March 11, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines for People with I/DD and their Support Staff
On this episode host Angela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First, is joined by Becky Simpson, CEO with Pathway Enterprises out of Medford, Oregon and Peter Hice, who received services from Pathway Enterprises. This episode, we are talking to people with intellectual and disabilities who have received a vaccine for COVID-19 and providers who support them. Download full script by clicking here.
March 11, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines for People with I/DD and their Support Staff
On this episode host Angela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First, is joined by Becky Simpson, CEO with Pathway Enterprises out of Medford, Oregon and Peter Hice, who received services from Pathway Enterprises. This episode, we are talking to people with intellectual and disabilities who have received a vaccine for COVID-19 and providers who support them. Download full script by clicking here.
Feb. 17, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
On this episode host Angela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First., is joined by Chelas Kronenberg, Case Management Services and Supports Manager for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. They will be discussing the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their family members and support staff. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: https://www.oregon....
Feb. 17, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
On this episode host Angela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First., is joined by Chelas Kronenberg, Case Management Services and Supports Manager for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. They will be discussing the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their family members and support staff. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: https://www.oregon....
Feb. 17, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
On this episode host Angela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First., is joined by Chelas Kronenberg, Case Management Services and Supports Manager for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services. They will be discussing the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for Oregonians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their family members and support staff. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: https://www.oregon....
Jan. 12, 2021
Impact Oregon Website Launches
On this episode host Acacia McGuire Anderson, Statewide Employment First Coordinator, is joined byAngela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First. They will be discussing a new website that the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services launched, called Impact Oregon, found at ImpactOregon.careers. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: https://impactoregon.careers/
Jan. 12, 2021
Impact Oregon Website Launches
On this episode host Acacia McGuire Anderson, Statewide Employment First Coordinator, is joined byAngela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First. They will be discussing a new website that the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services launched, called Impact Oregon, found at ImpactOregon.careers. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: https://impactoregon.careers/
Jan. 12, 2021
Impact Oregon Website Launches
On this episode host Acacia McGuire Anderson, Statewide Employment First Coordinator, is joined byAngela Yeager, communications officer for the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services and Employment First. They will be discussing a new website that the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services launched, called Impact Oregon, found at ImpactOregon.careers. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: https://impactoregon.careers/
Dec. 8, 2020
Employment Services during COVID-19
On this episode host Angela Yeager is joined by two guests from the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services’ Employment First initiative. Acacia McGuire Anderson is the Statewide Employment First Coordinator and Allison Enriquez is an employment policy analyst. They will be discussing how employment policies have shifted during COVID-19 to support providers and also keep people safe. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/DD/Pag...
Dec. 8, 2020
Employment Services during COVID-19
On this episode host Angela Yeager is joined by two guests from the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services’ Employment First initiative. Acacia McGuire Anderson is the Statewide Employment First Coordinator and Allison Enriquez is an employment policy analyst. They will be discussing how employment policies have shifted during COVID-19 to support providers and also keep people safe. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/DD/Pag...
Dec. 8, 2020
Employment Services during COVID-19
On this episode host Angela Yeager is joined by two guests from the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services’ Employment First initiative. Acacia McGuire Anderson is the Statewide Employment First Coordinator and Allison Enriquez is an employment policy analyst. They will be discussing how employment policies have shifted during COVID-19 to support providers and also keep people safe. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/SENIORS-DISABILITIES/DD/Pag...
Nov. 10, 2020
How to Enroll as a Personal Support Worker Job Coach
On this episode host Angela Yeager is joined by two guests from the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services’ Employment First initiative. Gene Rada is a program analyst in charge of the coordination of employment training. Tim Acker is a project manager in charge of many employment initiatives, including interactive tools to help enroll new providers. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: PSW Job Coach Enrollment Tool Questions? Email: employmenttraining.review@dhsoha.state....
Nov. 10, 2020
How to Enroll as a Personal Support Worker Job Coach
On this episode host Angela Yeager is joined by two guests from the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services’ Employment First initiative. Gene Rada is a program analyst in charge of the coordination of employment training. Tim Acker is a project manager in charge of many employment initiatives, including interactive tools to help enroll new providers. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: PSW Job Coach Enrollment Tool Questions? Email: employmenttraining.review@dhsoha.state....
Nov. 10, 2020
How to Enroll as a Personal Support Worker Job Coach
On this episode host Angela Yeager is joined by two guests from the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services’ Employment First initiative. Gene Rada is a program analyst in charge of the coordination of employment training. Tim Acker is a project manager in charge of many employment initiatives, including interactive tools to help enroll new providers. Download full script by clicking here. Resources: PSW Job Coach Enrollment Tool Questions? Email: employmenttraining.review@dhsoha.state....
Sept. 8, 2020
Supporting Remote Work During COVID-19
On this episode host Angela Yeager along with guest Mer Stevens, director of supported employment with Community Access Services, will discuss some creative ways that employment specialists can support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to work during COVID-19. Download full script by clicking here.
Sept. 8, 2020
Supporting Remote Work During COVID-19
On this episode host Angela Yeager along with guest Mer Stevens, director of supported employment with Community Access Services, will discuss some creative ways that employment specialists can support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to work during COVID-19. Download full script by clicking here.
Sept. 8, 2020
Supporting Remote Work During COVID-19
On this episode host Angela Yeager along with guest Mer Stevens, director of supported employment with Community Access Services, will discuss some creative ways that employment specialists can support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to work during COVID-19. Download full script by clicking here.