Associate Education
| Everyday Inclusion | |
| Date: | March 16, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
| Presenter: | Ric Miller |
| Description: | Everyday Inclusion is a 2-part training used to introduce and expand the horizons and ideas utilizing Community Inclusion as a way to increase the positive quality of life for all the people we support. We will look at the way to improve the current ways as well as addressing barriers to inclusion. Come prepared to share experiences and to learn how each person within the agency can make an impact to increase the community lives of all the people we support while also opening the eyes of the community at large to everything that the people we support have to offer them! |
| Smith System Advanced Driving Techniques | |
| Date: | March 18, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (ending time dependent on number of associates in the class) |
| Presenter: | Debra Gleason & Jill Kline |
| Description: | The Arc of Steuben will be presenting a new training to further develop the driving skills of associates. The training is called Smith System. The Smith System is a mandated training for any associate who is required to transport individuals served by The Arc of Steuben. The Smith System provides three primary benefits: space for the vehicle, visibility for the driver, and time to make decisions. Learning and applying the System provides these positive results: Reduced collision potential, Fuel consumption will be minimized, Vehicle maintenance expense will come down, Insurance costs may ultimately be less, and Anxiety and frustration associated with driving can be reduced. These are benefits you will realize both on and off the job. We achieve these results by applying the '5 Keys' of the Smith System. The 5 Keys include Aim High In Steering, Get the Big Picture, Keep Your Eyes Moving, Leave Yourself An Out, and Make Sure They See You. |
| Comments: | Class size is limited to five students per instructor. The Smith System is a minimum of 7 hours, including lunch and breaks. It consists of 1-2 hours of classroom time with information to help students understand the overall concept of space cushion driving. We will cover 1) the objectives of the program, 2) statistics, 3) causes of collisions, 4) a verbal explanation of the '5 Keys', and 5) backing collision avoidance. On the road training, behind the wheel instruction consists of observing, demonstrating, coaching, and feedback. Each participant will have an approximate total of one hour behind the wheel. All participants will be required to bring a lunch or money for lunch. |
| Max Number: | 10 |
| CPR / AED / Standard First Aid | |
| Date: | March 19, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Jim Murray, Tracie Johnson |
| Description: | Instructs participants on the American Red Cross standard first aid and cardiac pulmonary resuscitation course. Required of all direct service associates within three months of hire. This class must be renewed every three years to maintain certification. |
| Comments: | If not required for your job position, the participant is required to pay the American Red Cross Fee charged to the agency. Kneeling expected; dress comfortably. |
| Max Number: | 8 |
| Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention | |
| Date: | March 24, 25, & 26, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm each day |
| Presenter: | TBD |
| Description: | This class teaches Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention which is an Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) curriculum that emphasizes prevention. Required staff are to attend the three-day initially and thereafter attend an annual update/refresher class. |
| Comments: | Required of direct service associates within six months of hire. Dress comfortably; active physical participation expected. |
| Min Number: | 8 |
| Max Number: | 15 |
| Orientation I | |
| Date: | April 5, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| Presenter: | Tammy Slayton, Kriggy Porter |
| Description: | All day training to include: Meet and Greet with the Directors; Intro to the Arc Way; Safety Matters, Fire Safety, Hazard Communications, and Back Safety/Slips, Trips, and Falls; and Review. |
| Comments: | Lunch and breaks will be announced. |
| Planning for Services with Personal Outcome Assessment (POA) | |
| Date: | April 6, 2010 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Beckie Austin, Jean Jensen |
| Description: | The Personal Outcome Measures are a powerful tool for evaluating personal quality of life and the degree to which organizations individualize supports to facilitate outcomes. People define outcomes for themselves. The outcomes are non-prescriptive; they have no norms. Each person is a sample of one. The meaning and definition of personal outcome items will vary from person to person. Through the personal outcome assessment tool and the associates trained in its use, information is gathered about outcomes in the factors My Self, My Work, and My Dreams. These factors guide person directed planning. Our responsibility as an organization is to support people in developing a person-directed plan and to learn about the person's focus. |
| Comments: | This training will be held at Industrial Park. |
| Min Number: | 15 |
| Max Number: | 40 |
| Abuse Prevention/Incident Reporting | |
| Date: | April 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Presenter: | Matt Mehlenbacher |
| Description: | Reviews The Arc of Steuben's policy on Prevention and Management of Allegations of Abuse. Reviews the definitions of abuse classifications, provides an exercise to assist with identifying allegation of abuse incidents and reviews the process to follow when an allegation of abuse is identified. |
| Comments: | Required by all associates within three months of hire with annual updates. |
| Infection Control/TB | |
| Date: | April 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Karen Miller |
| Description: | Reviews in detail infection control, TB, HIV/AIDS, and provides the information needed to prevent and control the spread of infections. |
| Comments: | Required by all associates within three months of hire with annual updates. |
| Hazardous Communication | |
| Date: | April 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
| Presenter: | Kriggy Porter |
| Description: | Provides information on hazardous products. Teaches the importance of reading the label, following manufacture's instructions for proper use, equipment to wear and proper disposal. |
| Comments: | Required by all associates within three months of hire with annual updates. |
| Sexual Harrassment in the Workplace | |
| Date: | April 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Tammy Slayton |
| Description: | The Arc of Steuben is committed to ensuring that each associate can have a work environment that is free from sexual harrassment. This training will teach associates what is and is not expected in the workplace and define different types of sexual harassment. |
| Comments: | This is a required training, and all associates are required to update this annually. |
| HIPAA - Overview | |
| Date: | April 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm |
| Presenter: | Dennis Nichols |
| Description: | An overview of each associates' responsibilities according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the organization's expectations. |
| Comments: | This requires an annual refresher. |
| Corporate Compliance Update | |
| Date: | April 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
| Presenter: | Matt Mehlenbacher |
| Description: | An overview of associate expectations related to the Arc of Steuben Corporate Compliance Programs. |
| Fire Safety | |
| Date: | April 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm |
| Presenter: | Kriggy Porter |
| Description: | Review of PASS and RACE to build awareness and to increase associate ability to respond to a fire for the improved safety of all. |
| TB TEST CLINIC | |
| Date: | April 6, 2010 with reading on April 8, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:30 am - 10:30 am |
| Presenter: | Public Health |
| Last Day to Register: | March 29, 2010 |
| Description: | Registration is required. Contact Rose Rago one week prior to the clinic date. This insures we will have enough of the serum on the test date. Steuben County Public Health Nursing will administer the test to agency associates and agency nurses will read the test 72 hours after the administration. The TB test will be available on a quarterly basis and associates must attend the TB clinic prior to the next due date. The quarterly TB clinics will be held at Industrial Park on Tuesday?s between 9:30 and 10:30. The tests will be read on Fridays at 8:30 at Industrial Park. Associates who do not attend the assigned clinic must obtain the testing on their own time or take paid time off in order to have the test administered and read. If you choose to go to your own doctor, the agency will pay the rate that we normally pay to Public Health Nursing for TB tests ($6.50) and associates will be responsible for the balance. Dr. Deasis also provides TB tests to associates at the cost of $6.50 per test. If you go to Dr. Deasis to receive your TB test, you must take the correct TB form (A-8,005) and present your Steuben Arc Associate ID badge upon arrival. If you do not have these items, Dr. Deasis will refuse to administer the TB test. One month prior to each clinic date, Services Support Associate will send a memo to the associates who are due. Please understand, however, that each associate is responsible to know when they are due for an annual TB test and must have that completed prior to the due date. |
| Comments: | (All associates due for TB test between April 6, 2010 and July 3, 2010 must attend). |
| CPR / AED / Standard First Aid | |
| Date: | April 9, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Jim Murray, Vicky Cornish |
| Description: | Instructs participants on the American Red Cross standard first aid and cardiac pulmonary resuscitation course. Required of all direct service associates within three months of hire. This class must be renewed every three years to maintain certification. |
| Comments: | If not required for your job position, the participant is required to pay the American Red Cross Fee charged to the agency. Kneeling expected; dress comfortably. |
| Max Number: | 8 |
| Medication Administration | |
| Date: | April 12, 13, 14, & 15, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm Each Day |
| Presenter: | Nursing Team |
| Description: | This class meets OMRDD standards for medication administration. |
| Comments: | Anyone within the agency who is responsible for the administration of medication is required to obtain this certification. Must attend all 5 days. Class being held in the Family Service Society Conference Room. |
| Min Number: | 5 |
| Max Number: | 15 |
| Orientation II | |
| Date: | April 19, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| Presenter: | Multiple |
| Description: | All day training to include: Health Issues including Infection Control, Seizure Management, Confidentiality, Tuberculosis (TB), Bloodborne Pathogens, and Health Literacy; Overview of Rights, Consent, Sexability Training; Associate Benefits; Developmental Disabilities Awareness Training; and Review. |
| Comments: | Lunch and Breaks will be announced. The orientation series is to be taken as full-day trainings, in sequence, within the first 90 days of hire. Please review the bulletin for specific updates offered quarterly, if needed as refreshers. |
| CPR / AED / Standard First Aid | |
| Date: | April 20, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Kirk Dinger, Tracie Johnson |
| Description: | This training provides the students with knowledge and skills necessary for them to identify and prevent potentially hazardous conditions and give appropriate care regardless of the type of emergency. These emergencies include but are not limited to checking an ill or injured person; breathing emergencies and conscious choking; cardiac emergencies; CPR and unconscious choking; soft tissue injuries; injuries to muscles, bones, and joints; and heat and cold-related emergencies. Policy 16 will also be reviewed including a review of knowledge and skills in emergency procedures and CPR. |
| Direct Support Professional Training | |
| Date: | April 22 & 23, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm Each Day |
| Presenter: | Multiple |
| Description: | This two-day training is to be taken within 90 days of hire as a Direct Support Associate. It includes a holistic view of the Direct Support Associate's work surrounding the areas of responsibility and accountability, communication and documentation, and health and well-being. Strengthening sensitivity skills as well as skills allowing the work to be viewed as a whole and not just as individual tasks needing to be accomplished is also emphasized throughout the training. |
| Max Number: | 20 |
| Orientation III | |
| Date: | April 26, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| Presenter: | Multiple |
| Description: | All day training to include: Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA); Understanding Corporate Compliance; Observation, Service Provision, & Documentation; Abuse Prevention; Incident Reporting, Administrative Designee on Call (ADOC); Open Book Management (OBM); and Review. |
| Comments: | Lunch and Breaks will be announced. The orientation series is to be taken as full-day trainings, in sequence, within the first 90 days of hire. Please review the bulletin for specific updates offered quarterly, if needed as refreshers. |
| Everyday Inclusion Part II | |
| Date: | April 27, 2010 |
| Time: | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Ric Miller |
| Description: | Part II of Everyday Inclusion begins with July's training. This is a 1-hour review course with Direct Support associates to follow-up with actions taking place to ensure community inclusion. |
| Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention | |
| Date: | April 28, 29, & 30, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Each Day |
| Presenter: | Pam Schoonmaker, Stephanie Schwartz |
| Description: | This class teaches Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention which is an Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) curriculum that emphasizes prevention. Required staff are to attend the three-day initially and thereafter attend an annual update/refresher class. |
| Comments: | Required of direct service associates within six months of hire. Dress comfortably; active physical participation expected. |
| Min Number: | 8 |
| Max Number: | 15 |
| Orientation I | |
| Date: | May 5, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| Presenter: | Various |
| Description: | All day training to include: Meet and Greet with the Directors; Intro to the Arc Way; Safety Matters, Fire Safety, Hazard Communications, and Back Safety/Slips, Trips, and Falls; and Review. |
| Comments: | Lunch and Breaks will be announced. |
| Smith System Advanced Driving Techniques | |
| Date: | May 6, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 4:15 pm (ending time dependent on number of associates in the class) |
| Presenter: | Debra Gleason, Jill Kline |
| Description: | The Arc of Steuben will be presenting a new training to further develop the driving skills of associates. The training is called Smith System. The Smith System is a mandated training for any associate who is required to transport individuals served by The Arc of Steuben. The Smith System provides three primary benefits: space for the vehicle, visibility for the driver, and time to make decisions. Learning and applying the System provides these positive results: Reduced collision potential, Fuel consumption will be minimized, Vehicle maintenance expense will come down, Insurance costs may ultimately be less, and Anxiety and frustration associated with driving can be reduced. These are benefits you will realize both on and off the job. We achieve these results by applying the '5 Keys' of the Smith System. The 5 Keys include Aim High In Steering, Get the Big Picture, Keep Your Eyes Moving, Leave Yourself An Out, and Make Sure They See You. |
| Comments: | Class size is limited to five students per instructor. The Smith System is a minimum of 7 hours, including lunch and breaks. It consists of 1-2 hours of classroom time with information to help students understand the overall concept of space cushion driving. We will cover 1) the objectives of the program, 2) statistics, 3) causes of collisions, 4) a verbal explanation of the '5 Keys', and 5) backing collision avoidance. On the road training, behind the wheel instruction consists of observing, demonstrating, coaching, and feedback. Each participant will have an approximate total of one hour behind the wheel. All participants will be required to bring a lunch or money for lunch. |
| Max Number: | 10 |
| CPR / AED / Standard First Aid | |
| Date: | May 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Tracie Johnson, Kirk Dinger |
| Description: | Instructs participants on the American Red Cross standard first aid and cardiac pulmonary resuscitation course. Required of all direct service associates within three months of hire. This class must be renewed every three years to maintain certification. |
| Comments: | If not required for your job position, the participant is required to pay the American Red Cross Fee charged to the agency. Kneeling expected; dress comfortably. |
| Max Number: | 8 |
| Orientation II | |
| Date: | May 10, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| Presenter: | Multiple |
| Description: | All day training to include: Health Issues including Infection Control, Seizure Management, Confidentiality, Tuberculosis (TB), Bloodborne Pathogens, and Health Literacy; Overview of Rights, Consent, Sexability Training; Associate Benefits; Developmental Disabilities Awareness Training; and Review. |
| Comments: | Lunch and Breaks will be announced. The orientation series is to be taken as full-day trainings, in sequence within the first 90 days of hire. Please review the bulletin for specific updates offered quarterly if needed as refreshers. |
| Positive Approaches to Behavior Support, Full Course | |
| Date: | May 11, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Pam Schoonmaker |
| Description: | Discuss and review positive approaches to be taken with people we serve, which is a portion of the OMRDD curriculum for Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP). |
| Comments: | If you are exempt from taking the 3-day SCIP class, then you will be required to take this 1-day course and a refresher every year for Positive Approaches to Behavior Support. The update is a 4-hour course. If you are required to take SCIP, you should not register for this class. |
| Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention Refresher | |
| Date: | May 12, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Ending Times Vary Depending on the Size of the Class |
| Presenter: | Heather Bevacqua, Pam Schoonmaker |
| Description: | Teaches Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention, which is an OMRDD curriculum that emphasizes prevention. This is a one-day update. |
| Comments: | Must have attended the 3-day initial training. Dress comfortably; active physical participation expected. Safe/appropriate footwear required. |
| Min Number: | 8 |
| Max Number: | 15 |
| Personal Allowance | |
| Date: | May 13, 2010 |
| Time: | 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Terry Clymo |
| Orientation III | |
| Date: | May 17, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| Presenter: | varies |
| Description: | All day training to include: Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA); Understanding Corporate Compliance; Observation, Service Provision, & Documentation; Abuse Prevention; Incident Reporting, Administrative Designee on Call (ADOC); Open Book Management (OBM); and Review. |
| Comments: | The orientation series is to be taken as full-day trainings, in sequence, within the first 90 days of hire. Please review the bulletin for specific updates offered quarterly, if needed as refreshers. |
| Positive Approaches to Behavior Support, Refresher | |
| Date: | May 18, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm |
| Presenter: | Marilyn Kuhn |
| Description: | Discuss and review positive approaches to be taken with people we serve, which is a portion of the OMRDD curriculum for Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention(SCIP). |
| Comments: | If you are required to take SCIP or SCIP refresher class, you should not register for this class. |
| Defensive Driving, NTSI | |
| Date: | May 20, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Debra Gleason |
| Description: | National Traffic Safety Institute Defensive Driving course is a Point and Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) which offers education for safe driving. In addition, if you complete a PIRP course approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles you may receive: ? A reduction of up to four (4) points on your driving record ? A minimum of 10% reduction in auto liability, no-fault and collision insurance premiums each year for three years, if you are the principle operator of a vehicle. You may take the course as often as you wish, but you may take it only every three years for insurance reduction benefits, and every eighteen months for point reduction. |
| Comments: | If you are currently unable to drive an agency vehicle because of points on your license, you will be charged the $12 registration fee per Agency policy. ? associates who are not required to drive agency vehicles will be charged the $12 registration fee. Open to family members or friends if space is available. They will be charged $20 and is expected to be paid at the time of the class. ? Please bring your driver?s license to the class. |
| CPR / AED / Standard First Aid | |
| Date: | May 21, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Vicky Cornish, Sarah Briggs |
| Description: | This training provides the student with knowledge and skills necessary for them to identify and prevent potentially hazardous conditions and give appropriate care regardless of the type of emergency. These emergencies include but are not limited to Checking an ill or injured person; breathing emergencies and conscious choking; cardiac emergencies; CPR and unconscious choking; soft tissue injuries; injuries to muscles, bones and joints; and heat- and cold-related emergencies. Policy 16 will be reviewed as well as knowledge and skills in emergency procedures and CPR. |
| Comments: | This class must be renewed annually to maintain certification. Required of direct service associates within six months of hire. If not required for your job position, the participant is responsible to pay the fee charged to the agency. |
| Max Number: | 8 |
| Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention | |
| Date: | May 26, 27, & 28, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Presenter: | Lesa Didas, Corey Krisher |
| Description: | This class teaches Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention which is an Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) curriculum that emphasizes prevention. Required staff are to attend the three-day initially and thereafter attend an annual update/refresher class. |
| Comments: | Required of direct service associates within six months of hire. Dress comfortably; active physical participation expected. Safe/appropriate footwear required. |
| Min Number: | 8 |
| Max Number: | 15 |
| Orientation I | |
| Date: | June 2, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| Presenter: | Multiple |
| Description: | All day training to include: Meet and Greet with the Directors; Intro to the Arc Way; Safety Matters, Fire Safety, Hazard Communications, and Back Safety/Slips, Trips, and Falls; and Review. |
| Comments: | Lunch and Breaks will be announced. The Orientation series is to be taken as full-day trainings, in sequence, within the first 90 days of hire. Please review the bulletin for specific updates offered quarterly if needed as refreshers. |
| Direct Support Professional Training | |
| Date: | June 3 & 4, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Each Day |
| Presenter: | Various |
| Description: | This two-day training is to be taken within 90 days of hire as a Direct Support Associate. It includes a holistic view of the Direct Support Associate's work surrounding the areas of responsibility and accountability, communication and documentation, and health and well-being. Strengthening sensitivity skills as well as skills allowing the work to be viewed as a whole and not just as individual tasks needing to be accomplished is also emphasized throughout the training. |
| Max Number: | 20 |
| Orientation II | |
| Date: | June 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| Presenter: | Multiple |
| Description: | All day training to include: Health Issues including Infection Control, Seizure Management, Confidentiality, Tuberculosis (TB), Bloodborne Pathogens, and Health Literacy; Overview of Rights, Consent, Sexability Training; Associate Benefits; Developmental Disabilities Awareness Training; and Review. |
| Comments: | Lunch and Breaks will be announced. The orientation series is to be taken as full-day trainings, in sequence, within the first 90 days of hire. Please review the bulletin for specific updates offered quarterly, if needed as refreshers. |
| Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention Refresher | |
| Date: | June 9, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm Ending times vary depending on class size. |
| Presenter: | Matt Mehlenbacher, Amy Ryan |
| Description: | Teaches Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention which is an Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities curriculum that emphasizes prevention. |
| Comments: | Required associates are to attend the three-day initially and thereafter attend an annual update/refresher class. Dress comfortably; active physical participation expected. |
| Min Number: | 8 |
| Max Number: | 15 |
| POA Interviewer Training | |
| Date: | June 10, 11, 14, & 15, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - |
| Presenter: | Beckie Austin, Kriggy Porter |
| Description: | This training, which has been developed by the Council on Quality and Leadership, requires a 4-day commitment. The class is scheduled for Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday beginning at 8:30am each morning and will require some evening hours on the first 2 days. |
| Comments: | The training will teach associates about a tool for evaluating personal quality of life and the degree to which organizations can individualize support to facilitate outcomes. Personal Outcome Measures focus on the choices people have in their lives. Associates will learn and conduct actual interviews with the people we support as well as follow-up interviews with the support circle of that individual. |
| Process Improvement | |
| Date: | June 17, 2010 |
| Time: | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Karen Andrus |
| Description: | Process Improvement is part of our Arc Way to Excellence and helps us to improve our organization's performance, ensure our business systems are effective, meet customer requirements, and helps us to work SMARTER not harder. This training will assist you with Doing Business Better and provides information on how to identify key processes, set up a process management system (Plan, Do, Check, Act), evaluate a process, and identify improvement opportunities. |
| Comments: | Team Leaders are strongly encouraged to attend. |
| CPR / AED / Standard First Aid | |
| Date: | June 18, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Sarah Briggs, Jim Murray |
| Description: | Instructs participants on the American Red Cross standard first aid and cardiac pulmonary resuscitation course. Required of all direct service associates within three months of hire. This class must be renewed every three years to maintain certification. |
| Comments: | If not required for your job position, the participant is required to pay the American Red Cross Fee charged to the agency. Kneeling expected; dress comfortably. |
| Max Number: | 8 |
| Waiver Services Training | |
| Date: | June 18, 2010 |
| Time: | 1:00 - 3:00 pm |
| Presenter: | TBD |
| Description: | Learn how to develop and document comprehensive and Medicaid compliant Residential, Pre-Vocational, Vocational, and/or Day Habilitation plans and progress notes. |
| Comments: | Training includes small group activities which are best done with 3 to 4 team members from the same program site. |
| Orientation III | |
| Date: | June 21, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| Presenter: | Multiple |
| Description: | All day training to include: Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA); Understanding Corporate Compliance; Observation, Service Provision, & Documentation; Abuse Prevention; Incident Reporting, Administrative Designee on Call (ADOC); Open Book Management (OBM); and Review. |
| Comments: | Lunch and Breaks will be announced. The orientation series is to be taken as full-day trainings, in sequence, within the first 90 days of hire. Please review the bulletin for specific updates offered quarterly, if needed as refreshers. |
| Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention | |
| Date: | June 23, 24, & 25, 2010 |
| Time: | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Presenter: | Mark Failing, Shawn Manhart |
| Description: | This class teaches Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention which is an Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) curriculum that emphasizes prevention. Required staff are to attend the three-day initially and thereafter attend an annual update/refresher class. |
| Comments: | Required of direct service associates within six months of hire. Dress comfortably; active physical participation expected. Safe/appropriate footwear required. |
| Min Number: | 8 |
| Max Number: | 15 |
| CPR / AED / Standard First Aid | |
| Date: | June 29, 2010 |
| Time: | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
| Presenter: | Vicky Cornish, Kirk Dinger |
| Description: | This training provides the student with knowledge and skills necessary for them to identify and prevent potentially hazardous conditions and give appropriate care regardless of the type of emergency. These emergencies include but are not limited to Checking an ill or injured person; breathing emergencies and conscious choking; cardiac emergencies; CPR and unconscious choking; soft tissue injuries; injuries to muscles, bones and joints; and heat- and cold-related emergencies. Policy 16 will be reviewed as well as knowledge and skills in emergency procedures and CPR. |
| Comments: | This class must be renewed annually to maintain certification. Required of direct service associates within six months of hire. Kneeling expected, dress comfortably. If not required for your job position, the participant is responsible to pay the fee charged to the agency. |
| Max Number: | 8 |