Meet the 2026 NJAPSE Board | | |
The New Jersey APSE Board of Directors is a group of dedicated professionals and advocates who are committed to advancing competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities across New Jersey. The Board helps guide the vision and direction of NJAPSE, ensuring our work aligns with best practices in supported employment and reflects the needs of our members and the communities we serve. The Board is made up of a Steering Committee - President, Vice President(s), Immediate Past President, Treasurer, and Secretary - along with additional Board Members who bring diverse experience and perspectives to the organization. This year, we are excited to welcome three new Board Members, and we look forward to the energy, ideas, and leadership they bring to NJAPSE.
Board Members play an active role in supporting NJAPSE’s mission by maintaining APSE membership, following the APSE Code of Ethics, and committing to a three-year term. Members attend Board meetings and the annual Board retreat, participate on at least one committee or workgroup, and remain engaged in NJAPSE events such as the annual conference and community-based activities. All Board Members are connected to supported employment - whether directly, as stakeholders, or through their professional roles. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering on a committee or becoming a future NJAPSE Board Member, we encourage you to reach out to any current Board Member or contact us at newjerseyapse@gmail.com.
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Clarke Mayer
Chief Operating Officer
Community Supports Network LLC
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Kerrie Webster
Senior Vice President of Programs & Services
Family Resource Network
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Jessica Short
Senior Training and Consultation Specialist
The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development
Rutgers University
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| We Would Love to Hear Your Story! | | |
Do you have an employer you would like to spotlight? Are you proud of the employment journey of one of your individuals and want to share? With permission submitted from the employer/individual, we are thrilled to promote what Employment First can accomplish!
If you are interested in expressing your journey, please consider sharing what APSE means to you! Please answer some questions below and submit them with the button below. We can't wait to hear about all of your great experiences! Please send a headshot and basic information about you and your workplace.
- What has been your experience with APSE?
- What do you enjoy the most about NJAPSE?
- How have you grown during your time with APSE?
- What success stories have you had with APSE?
- What benefits does APSE contribute to you and the community?
We look forward to hearing from you!
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DVRS CRP Unit Training Announcements
All trainings are held remotely via zoom
Supported Employment (SE)/Long-Term Follow-Along (LTFA) Training
Thursday, February 26, 2026 // 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
The objectives for this training include:
- Discuss the nature and scope of Supported Employment services (Required documentation, Required reporting and billing)
- Review key elements of Long-Term Follow-Along (Required documentation, Required reporting and billing)
- Review of SE and LTFA Forms
Minimum Criteria to Provide the Service:
Participants must have a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) in Vocational Rehabilitation or related field and at least two (2) year’s job coaching experience with one (1) year working in supported employment services.
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CBWE Training
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 // 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The objectives for this training include:
- Define the service- “Community Based Work Evaluation” (CBWE)
- Understand the difference between CBWE and other evaluative services
- Discuss the purpose, process, and flow
- Review forms, policies and procedures for participants and providers
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Building financial wellness is about more than managing money. It’s about creating independence, stability, and opportunity.
National Disability Institute, supported by the New Jersey Inclusive Healthy Communities (NJ-IHC) project, is hosting a four-part webinar series for people with disabilities, their families, and community partners across New Jersey.
Each session focuses on essential topics, including the foundations of financial empowerment, navigating Social Security benefits, and managing the extra costs of disability. Join subject matter experts to gain practical strategies that support financial inclusion and economic stability.
| | APSE has put together a thorough compilation of resources to help you learn more about Employment First and reach the goals you may have as an individual, student, business, or provider. | | | |
EEOC Disability-Related Resources
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The EEOC enforces federal disability laws and provides a wealth of resources for job applicants, employees, employers, and medical providers. Their materials include fact sheets, guidance documents, and technical assistance to help understand disability discrimination in the workplace.
Key areas include:
- Disability‑Related Publications: Clear, practical guidance on rights and responsibilities.
- Latest EEOC Disability News: Up-to-date press releases and announcements.
- How EEOC Can Help: Information for applicants, employees, and employers on navigating disability-related issues.
- Federal Disability Laws & Regulations: The legal foundation for workplace protections.
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Supported Employment Leadership Institute
March 3rd - 4th, 2026 | 9:30am-4:00pm
Employees often become supervisors because the success and leadership potential they displayed in a previous role resulted in a promotion. However, being an effective supervisor does not come automatically with the new job title. Rather, one must intentionally develop a set of skills in areas such as leadership, vision, recruitment, and organization. Our Supported Employment Leadership Institute is a 2-day, in-person, interactive course designed specifically for supported employment managers and supervisors. During this course, participants will dive into solution-focused, evidence-based strategies to address challenges unique to supported employment managers.
Topics will include: The hallmarks of effective supervisors, exploring the challenges of hiring and maintaining qualified job coaches, strategies for supervising remote workers, the importance of collecting program data and how to meaningfully utilize it to improve services and documentation challenges unique to supported employment supports.
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Looking for in-person and remote events in New Jersey to network and assist consumers in applying for positions?
The Department of Labor (DOL) has many listings available on its website!
Click the button below to see events happening in your counties!
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Day Hab to Employment Community of Practice
Meets on the 4th Thursday
from 12-1pm EST
Learn about Day Hab providers moving towards employment
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PRE-ETS Community of Practice
Meets on the 3rd Thursday
from 1-2pm EST
Join professionals from across the country to focus on Pre-ETS. Many provider agencies have been providing services for transition age youth (students) for many years, but others are newer to the experience. Once a month we will come together to share ideas, resources, experiences, and support each other to improve outcomes for students with disabilities during and after high school.
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APSE Public Policy Committee:
State Policy Meeting
Meets on the LAST Tuesday
from 2-3pm EST
The committee has two fundamental objectives: to act as a forum to get updates on various policy
related issues and get input on issues; to provide opportunities for members to assist in advancing
APSE's public policy agenda via contributing time and energy to APSE's various public policy activities.
Interested in learning more? Join the Public Policy Committee by emailing info@apse.org!
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Are You an Enthusiastic and Dedicated Leader?
Join an NJAPSE Committee:
We are always looking for new talent such as yourself to get involved with NJAPSE! One of the best ways to get involved and learn more about APSE is to join one of our three committees.
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