Employment Specialist Supplemental: Lines Not To Cross - Preventing And Responding To Workplace Sexual Harassment For Employees With I/DD

Supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they navigate social expectations in the workplace is always a challenge, but when issues of sexual harassment arise, the stakes are even higher. Too often, we see qualified supported workers lose their jobs not because of a lack of job skills, but because of social or sexual missteps that cross the line into harassment. At the same time, individuals with I/DD may be at a higher risk of being targeted for sexual harassment due to power imbalances, socialized compliance, difficulty recognizing or responding to manipulative behaviors, or fear of job loss if they report concerns. Workplace relationships can be complex, and supported workers often look to job coaches to help them navigate these challenges effectively. Participants will leave with tools to appropriately respond to such situations while simultaneously supporting healthy sexuality for the people we serve.

 

Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.

To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.

 

Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.