Jill Eastman
About Jill Eastman
Jill Eastman is a Program Coordinator for Employment Services at UMass Boston, where she has worked for 24 years. She specializes in assisting employers with employee integration and training, as well as facilitating job-seeking skills training for individuals, particularly adults with disabilities.
Work at UMass Boston
Jill Eastman has served as the Program Coordinator for Employment Services at the University of Massachusetts Boston since 2000. In this role, she assists employers with the integration and training of new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into their roles. Eastman also provides technical assistance and training to enhance the skills of program staff within the Employment Services department. Her extensive experience in managing employment services specifically for adults with disabilities informs her approach to program coordination.
Education and Expertise
Jill Eastman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology from Boston University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education at Bridgewater State University, earning a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Job Development & Marketing at the University of Massachusetts Boston in 2001. This educational background supports her expertise in employment services and vocational training.
Background
Jill Eastman has over two decades of experience in managing employment services, particularly for adults with disabilities. Her career has focused on facilitating job-seeking skills training groups that enhance individuals' abilities to market themselves to potential employers. She conducts person-centered planning sessions to tailor vocational goals and action plans for individuals, demonstrating her commitment to personalized support in employment services.
Professional Contributions
In her role as Program Coordinator, Jill Eastman contributes to the development of employment services by facilitating job-seeking skills training groups. These groups are designed to improve participants' self-marketing abilities, which is crucial for successful job placement. Additionally, she conducts person-centered planning sessions, which help individuals define their vocational goals and create actionable plans to achieve them. Her work emphasizes a tailored approach to employment services.