How to Keep a Job Coach: A TWC Breakout Session

April 8, 2025

Join Haris, Employment Consultant at Easterseals Iowa, for an insightful session on the collaboration between Easterseals and Athene in creating the Athene@Work program—a groundbreaking initiative that empowers individuals with disabilities in the workforce.

 

Join Haris for an engaging session exploring the partnership between Easter Seals and Athene in developing the Athene@Work program, which supports individuals with disabilities in the workforce. Attendees will learn about the essential role of job coaches in achieving successful employment outcomes and gain practical tips for partnering effectively with them. This session will provide tools to create inclusive employment opportunities and drive positive change. Don’t miss out!

 

When: At the Together We Can Conference, May 3rd, 2025
Breakout Session: Session One from 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Track: Postsecondary Transition
Room: A-2

 

REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE

Participants will learn:

1. How Easter Seals and Athene partnered together to create the Athene@Work program.
2. The role of a job coach for people with disabilities.
3. Tips for partnering with a job coach for successful employment outcomes.  

 

 

Meet the Expert:

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Haris Kovacevic
L.M.S.W.
Employment Consultant, Easterseals Iowa

 

Haris Kovacevic, LMSW, currently works at Easterseals Iowa as an Employment Consultant, where he assists a local insurance company hire, train, and retain individuals with disabilities. In addition to Easterseals Iowa, Haris has worked at other Des Moines area non-profit organizations providing services to children and adults. Haris graduated from Grand View University in 2014 and the University of Iowa in 2023. In his free time, Haris enjoys spending time with his wife, their three dogs, their friends and family. His hobbies include board games, card games, and music. 

Promotional flyer for the "Together We Can Conference 2025" breakout session titled "How to Keep a Job Coach." The flyer has a blue background with white and blue text. It features a headshot of Haris Kovacevic, L.M.S.W., Employment Consultant at Easterseals Iowa, who will lead the session. The description highlights a discussion on the Athene@Work program, the importance of job coaches in supporting individuals with disabilities in the workforce, and strategies for successful partnerships with them.