Washington Chapter

WA-IARP IS INVITING YOU TO PART TWO OF THE VOCATIONAL RECOVERY WORKSHOP
When: Friday, April 30th 10:00 -11:30 AM (Pacific Time)
Where: Online via Zoom

We are excited to announce that we will be holding part two of the Vocational Recovery Workshop on April 30th from 10:00 – 11:30 AM for ethics CEUs. This was rescheduled from the original date of 3/17/21. Nick Choppa and John Cary are Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and Case Managers at OSC Vocational Systems. They have been practicing in the field for over a decade, and are both members of IARP, participating at the State and National level. Both attended The Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, and both obtained Masters Degrees in Rehabilitation Counseling at Western Washington University. They will guide us in a lively discussion regarding ethics and issues within a Vocational Recovery scope.

For those of you who originally registered for the VR Workshop in full, we have you on the registration list and you do not need to sign up again.

CEUs will be available for those who attend (1.5 credit for CRC, CDMS, and ABVE).

Cost: Members - $10.00 NonMembers - $20.00
Registration deadlines will be April 28th, 2021.

A Zoom link will be sent out shortly before the webinar date so you will be ready to join!

https://rehabpro.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1507131&group=

It is that time of year to VOTE for your 2021-2022 WA-IARP Board members. Elections will run through 4/30/21. Please click on the link below and cast your vote. The new Board will be announced on 5/1/21.

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LZCDJBQ

 

Thank you!

 

 

IARP Board

Just a reminder that the IARP Board has set aside April 30^th from 10:00 – 11:30 AM to deliver part two of the Vocational Recovery Workshop regarding ethics. This was rescheduled from the original date of 3/17/21.

 

For those of you who originally registered for the VR Workshop in full, we have you on the registration list and you do not need to sign up again. We will have more information and registration details soon for those who have not registered. For now, mark your calendars!

 

Have a great day!

Just another reminder that you still have time to nominate a colleague or yourself for the 2021-2022 WA-IARP Board! Elections will be held for the following positions:

 

President Elect (three year term as President Elect, President, then Past President)

Board Member at Large

Secretary/Treasurer

 

WA-IARP is a non-profit organization. We work hard and have fun! If you have not yet had the chance, check out our chapter’s website for more information regarding our mission and goals. https://connect.rehabpro.org/washington/home

 

Please send your nomination to Angie Westling at angie@career-opps.com. Elections will run from 4/1/2021 - 4/30/2021 with the announcement of the new Board on 5/1/2021. Thank you for being interested in WA-IARP's future! 

 

Katrina Taylor, WA-IARP President 

The WA IARP Board regrets to inform you that we will no longer be holding part two of the upcoming Vocational Recovery Workshop regarding ethics scheduled for 3/17/2021 due to unforeseen circumstances. Unfortunately, the key presenter will no longer be available during this time due to a sudden and urgent health matter with a family member.

 

Given that we already requested CEUs for this event, we felt it would be too challenging to fill this spot within a few weeks’ time. Please know that we will still be holding part one of the Vocational Recovery Workshop on 3/16/2021, focusing on behavioral health interventions, as planned (from 10:00 to 11:30 AM Pacific time). If you have already registered for this event in full, please know that we will keep track of your registration for part two so you do not have to register when this becomes available. We hope to figure out part two very soon and will send out details as soon as we are able.

 

If you would prefer to receive a reimbursement, please reach out to me directly at: ktaylor@eastsidevocational.com.

 

To those who have not yet registered, just a reminder that registration is still open through March 14th.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you to those of you who registered, as we are excited to have you joining us on March 16^th!

 

Katrina Taylor, WA-IARP President

WA-IARP is inviting you to our next two part training event!

When:	Tuesday, March 16th and Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 10:00 -11:30 AM (Pacific Time)
Where:	Online via Zoom

We are excited to announce that we will be holding a two part Vocational Recovery Workshop.  On March 16^th, Carlynn Chumak, MSW, LCSW/LICSW, CDMS from Strategic Consulting Services/Great Northern Consulting will be providing more training and understanding on using Behavioral Health Intervention to assist workers in accepting appropriate services. Carlynn will have co-presenters Jason McGrew, ONC and Zachary Gray, MPH Epidemiologist from the Department of Labor and Industries to speak more on the Master’s Level Therapist Pilot.  

On March 17th, we will have Jeff Carlisle, LRC, CRC, CDMS, CCM from Hegwood & Company, LLC present on Ethics, increasing one’s awareness of the necessary ethical considerations one must be aware of and steps the counselor needs to take when working within a client -  counselor relationship in order to create the environment for a successful outcome within the Vocational Recovery phase. Joining him will be Ryan Guppy, Chief of Return to Work Partnerships from the Department of Labor and Industries.

You can register for one or both. CEUs will be available for those who attend (1.5 credit per webinar for CRC, CDMS, and ABVE).

Cost:

Members - $10.00/webinar ($15.00 if you register for both)
NonMembers - $20.00/webinar ($35.00 if you register for both)

Registration deadlines will be March 14^th, 2021. Zoom links will be sent out shortly before the webinar dates so you will be ready to join!

Register here:

https://connect.rehabpro.org/washington/events/eventdescription?CalendarEventKey=e7aa9b34-d75e-4365-801e-4628c95df9c8&CommunityKey=ee37e627-39e7-4a62-a98a-551702c435a3&Home=%2fwashington%2fevents%2frecentcommunityeventsdashboard

Hey folks,

 

We are quickly approaching spring, which means warmer weather, new growth, and elections for the 2021-2022 WA-IARP Board! Voting will be held from 4/1/21-4/30/21. The new Board of Directors will take leadership on 5/1/21.

 

If you are interested in running for President Elect, Board Member at Large, or Secretary/Treasurer, this is your chance! This is a voluntary opportunity that requires lots of hard but fun work. We encourage you to reach out to those who would be interested in serving.

 

Please submit your name, credentials, where you are from, and a short biography to Angie Westling, 2020-2021 Past President at: angie@career-opps.com by 3/19/2021. Reach out to me if you have any questions. Have a great day!

 

Katrina Taylor, WA-IARP President

Just a reminder that the IARP Board has set aside March 16^th and 17^th from 10:00 – 11:30 AM to deliver a two part webinar training based on your feedback! We will share details soon once we have finalized these and registration is set up. For now, mark your calendars!

 

Have a great day!

 

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IARP Board

See below from Pacific Rehabilitation Center!

You are invited to a free Zoom CEU webinar. Please see the attached document for more information.

When: Jan 21, 2021 12:00-1:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare (and a pandemic) - Free CEU Webinar

Register in advance for this webinar (Note: 100 slots available as first come first serve):
https://pacificrehabilitation.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZSJJYmQ_QQaOqZwjEgf-mQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 

Trevor Davis, Psy.D., ABPP 

Board Certified in Rehabilitation Psychology

Everett: 425.513.8509 |

I wanted to make sure that you are all aware of the WA Covid-19 Immigrant Relief Fund. Applications are due by December 6^th  which is coming up really quick. I hope this helps some of your workers. See below for the link with more information and how to apply.

 

https://www.immigrantreliefwa.org/

 

WA IARP Board

Good afternoon!

 

The registration link is now available to sign up for our next webinar event. See details and the registration link for this event below. We hope you can join us!

 

TITLE: COVID-19 - Challenges and Coping

WHEN: November 18th, 2020 10:00 AM-11:00 AM (Pacific time)

WHERE: From the comforts of your computer - via ZOOM-link to be sent later

WHAT: Dr. Nora Kris Marks from Columbia Basin Psychological Services will address some of the barriers we face in helping workers navigate loss and how the Covid-19 pandemic may add to or amplify these barriers.  She will discuss how she helps workers identify vocational barriers using a worker centric approach. We will also learn about techniques for self-care in our professional and personal roles, as this is important. Credits will be available for 1.0 hour (for CRC, CDMS, ABVE)!

COST: $10.00/members; $15.00/non-members

 

You can register for this event here: https://rehabpro.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1436405

 

IARP Board

A save the date announcement was previously shared regarding our next webinar, which will be held on 11/18/2020. We are working on getting the registration link up on the IARP website and apologize for delays. We will have the registration link out to you all as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience! See below for what we have planned.

 

TITLE: COVID-19 - Challenges and Coping

WHEN: November 18th, 2020 10:00 AM-11:00 AM (Pacific time)

WHERE: From the comforts of your computer - via ZOOM-link to be sent later

WHAT: Dr. Nora Kris Marks from Columbia Basin Psychological Services will address some of the barriers we face in helping workers navigate loss and how the Covid-19 pandemic may add to or amplify these barriers.  She will discuss how she helps workers identify vocational barriers using a worker centric approach. We will also learn about techniques for self-care in our professional and personal roles, as this is important. Credits will be available for 1.0 hour (for CRC, CDMS, ABVE)!

COST: $10.00/members; $15.00/non-members

 

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IARP Board

In the News!

It’s better to run towards something instead of from something. By joining the Kids’ Chance Washington’s October Fun Run Fundraiser 5k, you can help youth in Washington sprint towards college. Part of a national organization, Kids’ Chance Washington is a nonprofit run locally by leaders in labor, business and government to provide college scholarships to children and spouses of workers who have had a serious work-related injury, condition or death. #KidsChance #fundraiser #thankyouforyoursupport https://kidschancewa.org/

 

Online Event

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-chance-wa-fun-run-fundraiser-tickets-118558139587

 

https://www.thurstontalk.com/2020/10/03/help-youth-run-towards-their-future-with-kids-chance-washingtons-fun-run-fundraiser/

 

Sincerely,

 

Kathy Keefe, CDMS

Kids’ Chance WA  Fundraising Co-Chair and Scholarship Committee

( 206) 348-3304  cell

Good afternoon, membership!

The Board would like to announce that our next webinar will be held on 11/18/2020 at 10 AM for approximately an hour. We hope to deliver a learning opportunity surrounding behavioral health and challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes our own mental well-being. We want to ensure you all take the time to check in with your own health to keep your cups full. More details to come. Have a great day! 

 

 

IARP Board

IARP Membership - 

 

This year, the WA-IARP Board has again decided that we would like to send one of our members to the  National IARP Conference from 10/7/20 – 10/10/20, which is virtual this year. I apologize for the delay, as this event is fast approaching; however, we wanted to make sure that we can provide this opportunity. We are offering a $725.00 scholarship to one member. You can apply for the scholarship by writing to the Board about why attending the National Conference would be of value to your career, and what you would like to gain from the experience. We will in turn ask that you write an article for our next Newsletter about your experience. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please submit your paper to ktaylor@eastsidevocational.com no later than 9/30/20. Since the event is virtual this year, conference registration will be open until 10/6/20. Preference will be given to individuals who have never attended a National Conference before. Please do not apply if you’ve already been a recipient of this scholarship. For details regarding the event, please go to this link: https://rehabpro.org/page/iarpconference.

 

Sincerely, your WA-IARP Board

Good morning afternoon!

 

I hope that you all continue to stay healthy and well this week!

 

The WA Chapter Board is planning upcoming training opportunities for this fall. As expected, these will be virtual and hosted via Zoom, as we continue to monitor changes and updates regarding Covid-19.

 

We wanted to take the time to reach out to our members and remind you that your feedback is always welcome! We are circulating ideas that we believe will cater to the vocational community, both professionally and personally, as we all continue to navigate the “Covid climate” and face various challenges.

 

We have received great feedback regarding having peers within the community speaking or providing workshops on certain topics that may benefit all during this time. Therefore, if you or a peer are interested in being a speaker via webinar format in the months to come, please reach out to me with your suggestions! Your ideas for future trainings are also appreciated. We look forward to sharing details as we continue to develop upcoming events. For now, stay healthy!

 

Katrina Taylor, WA IARP President

Hello, everyone!

 

Registration is open now through October 6th for the 2020 IARP Annual Conference which will be held virtually from October 7th-10th. Details for registration, pricing, and this year’s lineup can be found here:

 

https://rehabpro.org/page/iarpconference

 

Also, IARP is soliciting nominations for the 2020 Annual Awards. Please consider colleagues or a self-nomination for one (or more) of the following awards: 

 

The Lifetime Achievement Award

For the individual professional member who has demonstrated a history of distinguished service or life-long commitment to the rehabilitation profession and has made significant and notable contributions both to the organization and profession throughout his/her career.  Retired can be considered.

 

Outstanding Professional Member Award

Volunteerism can occur outside of the umbrella of IARP activities or in IARP sponsored charities (i.e. Kids Chance).  For purposes of evaluating candidates the volunteer activity would predominantly be within IARP or those charities sponsored by IARP or IARP recognized chapters.

 

Outstanding Leadership Award

For the individual professional member who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the service of IARP, either at the section level, international level or within a particular chapter. He or she is commitment to the rehabilitation profession, and has made significant and notable contributions both to the organization and profession throughout his/her career.

 

Emerging Professional Award

For the individual professional member who has expanded the role of rehabilitation professional through IARP participation, leadership, volunteering, and/or professional growth, thereby representing and promoting the mission of IARP to a larger audience.

 

Additional information, including eligibility and online nomination forms can be found here: https://rehabpro.org/page/award-nominations”

MICROSOFT & LINKEDIN TO HOLD THURSDAY WEBCAST ON EXPANDING DIGITAL SKILLS AS ECONOMY CHANGES

The COVID-19 pandemic has created an economic crisis, putting millions of people out of work. As economies start to reopen, the jobs people held in February may no longer exist. Microsoft and LinkedIn are hosting a global webcast this Thursday, June 11 that starts at 8 a.m. featuring the two companies’ CEOs and other leaders as they discuss how to help workers develop digital technology skills, wherever they are starting from, to ensure an inclusive economic recovery. Webcast info: https://aka.ms/Skills

 

 

The WA-IARP Board is pleased to announce a special Spring Webinar in lieu of the annual spring conference! We want to rally together to continue our educational pursuits as an industry, give back to our community during the COVID-19 crisis, and would be honored if you would join us:

WHEN: May 28, 2020 from 8:30 AM-11:30 AM
WHERE: From the comforts of your computer - via ZOOM-link to be sent later
WHAT: 4 fabulous, innovative speakers discussing Vocational Recovery, Working with an AP, and Ethics earning you 3 CEUs (for CRC, CDMS, ABVE)!
COST: $25.00/members; $50.00/non-members

We will be donating all proceeds to the WA Food Fund through Philanthropy Northwest, who are working to donate food and supplies to those in need during the COVID-19 crisis. You can learn more about this charity here: https://philanthropynw.org/wa-food-fund

You can register for this event on the WA-IARP website: https://rehabpro.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1374919

Stay healthy and see you soon!

Featured Webinar Speakers:

Ryan Guppy & Vickie Kennedy (Chief of Return to Work Partnerships & Assistant Director, Insurance Services @Washington State Department of Labor and Industries)

Ryan Guppy is Chief of L&I’s Return to Work Partnerships Program where he works to ensure the design, purchase, and effective use of work disability prevention interventions. He is a member of the Disability Management and Return-to-Work Committee of the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions and past president of the Washington IARP chapter.

Vickie Kennedy became L&I’s Assistant Director for Insurance Services in 2013, having been with L&I in the workers’ compensation field for over 45 years. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the IAIABC, chairing their Disability Management and Return to Work Committee and has been recognized as for her public service leadership as a 2016 recipient of the Governor’s Leadership in Management Award and the 2017 L&I’s Agent of Change Award. Vickie recently joined the Advisory Council for the national Workers’ Compensation Benchmarking Study.

Laura Rachel Kaufman, MD, PhD (COHE Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente Washington Group @WPMG Washington Permanente Medical Group)

I trained at University of Cincinatti College of medicine (MD, PhD Epidemiology) and University of Utah (Family Medicine and Occupational Medicine residencies). I came to Group Health after several months as Acting Medical Director for Hill AFB dispensory. I have been at GH/KP since Fall, 2005, and was part of the first wave of COHE providers when Valley Medical expanded the COHE. Though I do see new claims, about half of my work is from transfer of care from other providers (and patients) both within and from outside KP.

Jeff Cockrum, JD, MA, CRC, CDMS (Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor @Achieve Consulting Team)
Mr. Cockrum has over 17 years of experience as a vocational rehabilitation counselor after having entered the industry in 2002. His work includes provide vocational support to industrially injured workers, members of the military, and community members. Mr. Cockrum has also appeared in front of the BIIA, Superior Court, and the Social Security Administration. Mr. Cockrum has also completed several one-off contracts, including job analysis development for local employers and the Port of Tacoma, where he developed job analyses for each position at the Port. Mr. Cockrum attended law school at the Seattle University School of Law while continuing to practice as a vocational counselor. He served on the SU Law Review as an R&T Editor and completed a Rule-9 internship. Mr. Cockrum also has a Master of Arts degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from George Washington University. He is certified as a Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).

IARP Board