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Keeping current with training requirements
It has been nearly two years since the training requirements
related to Community Residential Services Businesses (RCW 74.39A – formerly
known as 1163) went into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. These requirements include Supported
Living, Group Homes and Group Training Homes.
Effective July 1, 2017, the updated WAC 388-829, (which also includes all
developmental disabilities) contracted settings to include Children’s Licensed
Staff Residential, Alternative Living, and Companion Homes under the definition
of “Community Residential Service Businesses.”
This message provides you with an update on training requirements.
Upcoming Training Opportunities from DDA
Train-the-Trainer Calendar
The training calendar is in full swing and courses are available
in different regions each month. Every other month the Residential 40 Hour
CORE and Train the Trainer Continuing Education (CE) series will interchange.
January training:
40 Hour CORE Residential Training - Longview
Monday-Friday, January 15-19, 2018
Location:
McClelland
Arts Center
951 Delaware St
Longview, WA 98632
Register by 1/10/2018 at BlancSR@dshs.wa.gov (If at least 10 participants do not register, the course may be canceled)
Technical Support Monthly Webinars
We have completed three webinars and have received great feedback
from providers. The webinars offer:
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
- Updates on new training requirements
- Training tips and tricks that will help you to be a better
trainer!
The next monthly webinar is scheduled for January 23, 2018, 1-3:00
p.m.
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1596689183176678659
Curriculum Updates
40-Hour Core Toolkits and Facilitator Guides
Copies of the 40 hour CORE Residential Training can be ordered from the Fulfillment
Center. Instructions to order/print:
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Login and/or register on MyPrint
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Put either one of these item numbers in the search box and click the magnifying glass. This will bring up that specific item: DSHS162 - Facilitator's Guide for Residential Service or DSHS163 - Participant Toolkit for Residential Services.
- Put your desired quantity in the box and click ”Begin”
- Choose a Due Date; this is the date that it will ship by
- Click “Proceed to Checkout”
- Verify the shipping address and click “Save”
- Click “Proceed to Payment”
- Click “Place My Order”
Continuing Education Certificates for Online Trainings
Online CE Certificates were not printing and people were using old
formats. To standardize and streamline
our process we are asking that approved CE trainers within your agencies sign
online CE forms.
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Encouraging
and Supporting Community Engagement (2 CE Code: CO1625601)
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Person-Centered
Perspective (2 CE Code: CE1617173)
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Wellness
through the ages (2 CE Code: CO1729973)
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On-line PBS
Overview (Module 1a-c) (2.5 hours CO1729976)
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On-line
Gathering data for FA (Module 2a-b) (2 hours CO1729977)
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On-line
Creating an FA (Module 3) (4 hours CO1729978)
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On-line
Creating a PBSP (Module 4) (4 hours CE1729980)
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On-line
Training Reviewing & Adapting FA & PBSP (Module 5)
(.5 hours CO1729981)
Question: How big should our classes be?
Answer: It depends on what you
are training. If you have denser
material such as Peer Coaching or 40 hour CORE, one trainer should cap their
classes at around 15 people. Trainers
can pair up and do classes of 20 people, but even that is challenging.
Things to consider:
- Experience of trainer(s)
- Room size
- Experience/knowledge base of attendees (new employees vs. experienced employees)
- Participation considerations (subject matter, resistant staff)
Question: What do you do when you or your co-trainer
are not on the same page or when there are challenges with co-training?
Answer:
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Practice! With each other, in an empty room, or in front of neutral third party, and ask for feedback!
- Develop an agenda and follow it. Have set topics that each of you stick to and present on. Create a script so you can follow your co-trainers presentation.
- Discuss ahead of time your intent behind the materials and the point you are trying to make.
- Develop non-verbal signals to alert your co-trainer when they are getting off-topic or you need to call a break so the two of you can discuss issues away from the training class.
- Ask your co-trainer how they prefer to be re-directed when they are getting off-topic.
- Check in with each other often during breaks and while the class is engaged in activities.
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