It's not too late to sign up for WisCaregiver Connections!
Since July, more than 3,200 people have signed up for the opportunity to become a Certified Direct Care Professional (CDCP), the first step toward a rewarding career in health care. The CDCP program was created by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and our academic partner, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, to address the state’s caregiver shortage.
More students are entering the pipeline each day and are working toward their CDCP designation. After successfully completing the program, they will automatically join the certified direct care professional registry to connect with employers throughout Wisconsin.
As an eligible provider* of home and community-based services, this is where you come in. The CDCP program has a companion online platform, WisCaregiver Connections, that makes it easy to find certified caregivers to fill your open positions. Nearly 500 providers have signed up. Join them in gaining a competitive edge in finding certified caregivers. This free, one-stop platform lets you:
- Post job openings
- Auto-match with jobseekers
- Screen candidate profiles and credentials
Training available to current employees
The 30-hour online curriculum includes 14 core competencies. Your current employees can take the training and earn bonuses of up to $500 at no cost to you when you become an eligible provider registered on WisCaregiver Connections.
Questions?
Contact us at cdcp@uwgb.edu if you have questions or would like to learn more about the
CDCP program and workforce platform.
*The certified direct care professional (CDCP) program and WisCaregiver Connections were developed with American Rescue Plan Act funding for home and community-based services (HCBS). Eligible providers/agencies are those that serve HCBS participants enrolled in programs such as Family Care, Partnership, IRIS, PACE, or Children's Long-Term Support and fee-for-service (FFS) providers who serve HCBS participants.
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