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Aging & Grief
Aging And Grief
Aging: Trends for People with I/DD and their Caregivers
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This training will explore similarities and differences in aging trajectories between the general population and people with I/DD, with a concentration on brain health. Additionally, participants will consider the foreseeable two-pronged challenge of caregiving: the aging of unpaid caregivers and the shortage of paid caregivers. Information will be shared, issues will be discussed, strategies will be explored, and resources reviewed and made available on these topics as well as person-centered planning for older adults and end-of-life.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Completed | May 24, 2023 | 10:30 am - 2:00 pm |
Lawrence Branch Library
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Lived Experiences of Loss and Grief: Similarities and Differences between People with I/DD and the General Population
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This training will explore similarities and differences in how loss and its accompanying grief is experienced between the general population and people with I/DD, with a concentration on the observable, behavioral expressions of grief often manifested by people with I/DD because of cumulative and often unacknowledged losses over time. Participants will consider their own loss journeys to better understand the journeys of those they love and/or support who have I/DD and will explore strategies for such things as recognizing signs of complicated/complex grief, communicating about loss and death, providing for choice and inclusion in rituals, and providing support to people by helping them memorialize past loss in meaningful ways. Information will be shared, issues will be discussed, strategies will be reviewed, and resources made available.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Cancelled | June 22, 2023 | 10:30 am - 2:00 pm |
Lawrence Branch Library
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Behavior & Mental Health
Introduction To Positive Behavior Supports & Applied Positive Behavior Supports
Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports
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This one-day training will introduce the fundamental principles of positive behavior support to help care providers gain an understanding of the origins of problem behavior. It will include an overview of essential elements of behavior support, the influence of mental health on behavior, development of practical support strategies, and a brief overview of functional assessment. After completing this training, the participant will understand the traditional perspectives that make up Positive Behavior Supports, where problem behavior comes from, how to develop and implement effective expectations for positive behaviors, and how prevention plays a key role in providing support to individuals that display persistent problem behaviors.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to:Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Completed | May 17, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Full | May 22, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Completed | May 25, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Completed | June 5, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Full | June 13, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Open | June 21, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Open | June 26, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Open | July 6, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Open | July 10, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Open | July 24, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Open | July 27, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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Applied Positive Behavior Supports: Functional Behavior Assessment and Development of Behavior Support Plans
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This course builds on Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports. In many cases, people who engage in persistent patterns of problem behaviors demonstrate complex behaviors that can be difficult to understand. After completing this 2-day training, the participant will have a basic understanding of how to conduct a multi-component Functional Behavior Assessment to systematically assess these behaviors and identify the underlying function or motivation; and how to use this information to develop effective behavior support and intervention plans.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Full | June 14 & 20, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Open | July 31 & August 1, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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Understanding and Addressing the Needs of People with Dual Diagnosis
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This one-day workshop will review the relationship between mental health and/or mental illness, and problem behavior. We will look at ways that mental illness may contribute to problem behavior, strategies to support individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses, and coordinating behavior intervention with therapeutic supports.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Prerequisite: Completion of Introduction to Positive Behavior Supports is strongly recommended
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | May 23, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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| Open | July 11, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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Behavior & Mental Health Supplemental
An Introduction to Psychopharmacology in Autism: Looking at Medication and Behavioral Intervention to Address Challenging Behavior
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Many individuals with Autism Spectrum disorders engage in challenging and difficult behaviors, including aggression and self-injury, and medications are frequently used in the effort to treat these behaviors. In many cases these individuals are placed on multiple medications over an extended period of time. This can lead to questions about the necessity of being on medication for an extended period of time, the need for multiple medications, and the impact this having on their health and behavior.
This workshop will provide an introductory overview to the use of medications. The presentation will address key considerations for the use of medication including potential benefits, side effects, and other common concerns. The potential impact of effectively using behavioral strategies and environmental accommodations, along with supporting research, will also be discussed. In order to explore the effective coordination of these strategies, a case illustration will be reviewed, which exemplifies both positive impact and limitations for each of these strategies.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | June 29, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Autism and Anxiety: Treatment Recommendations based on Neurological Research
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Research has demonstrated a high rate of co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and anxiety disorders. A variety of clinical and behavior support strategies have been developed based on the traditional theories of social/emotional development within ASD. This session will provide an overview of recent brain research that has discovered a pattern of brain waves associated with anxiety, that are triggered by classic social demands, such as making eye contact. Based on this review, potential changes in the manner of clinical intervention that should be considered, along with behavior modification and support strategies will be discussed.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | May 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Promoting Relaxation for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
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This presentation will introduce why people with I/DD are at greater risk for experiencing stress and anxiety and teach attendees about the need for promoting relaxation across settings. We will review how to set up positive environments that promote relaxation for all, as well as specific strategies to prepare individuals to cope effectively with anxiety inducing situations when there’s a known risk or diagnosis.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | July 19, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in Trauma Recovery
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Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) are likely to experience some form of trauma in the course of the lifespan. This makes it important for support providers to be aware of past traumatic experiences, recognize how this may contribute to challenging behavior, and know what they can do to promote recovery. This training will explore what are considered traumatic experiences and why individuals with I/DD are more at risk. Additionally, the connection between trauma and its impact on an individual’s biology and behavior will be discussed. Participants will learn the necessary ingredients to support adaptive coping and recovery from trauma. In order to provide trauma sensitive supports effectively, support providers need to be aware of their own internal states and remain calm. The training will also introduce methods that support providers can use to enhance their own self-awareness and self-regulation skills.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | June 7, 2023 | 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
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Understanding Aggressive Behavior for those with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
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Aggressive behavior in individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities frequently results in the need for additional supports and services. This presentation will provide an overview of what is known about the development of aggressive behavior and will describe practices for assessment and intervention that have been validated by research and applied practice. A detailed case study will be provided to illustrate effective methods behavioral intervention, clinical practice, and coordination of supports. Issues related to community safety, critical care resources, and quality of life will be discussed.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Full | June 22, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
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Understanding Depression, Mood Disorders, and Disability
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This workshop will provide participants with information to assist in the identification of depression and mood disorders in individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The presentation will help participants understand how barriers to communication often undermine the identification of these disorders and prevent providing effective supports and treatment. The presenation will also address effective support strategies and ways to determine when and how to adapt treatment and supports to best meet the needs of the person. Topics related to mental health treatment and behavior supports will be discussed.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this course.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Completed | May 25, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm |
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Behavior Support Planning: Preparation And Practice
Behavior Basics: Developing Meaningful Interventions
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By using data to measure changes and identify mental health symptoms, we can prevent and address repeated behavioral challenges. This webinar will highlight practical approaches for developing effective, person-centered strategies and supports for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | May 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Behavior Basics: Evaluating Your Plan’s Effectiveness
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An important step in behavior support planning is ongoing monitoring to ensure continued success. By evaluating progress, teams can adjust interventions to address unmet needs and provide more appropriate supports. This session will review methods to revisit and modify behavior support plans.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Closed | June 8, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Case Illustration: Evaluating and Adapting the Behavior Support Plan
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Everyone who writes or implements behavior plans on a regular basis, sometimes works on a plan that isn’t achieving the desired results. This webinar will present a case illustration of such a plan. The session will address a variety of strategies used to test hypotheses, modify data collection, and apply the insights gained from these evaluations. The impact of making these changes will show how team efforts to evaluate the behavior support plan, adapt the hypothesis, and apply new interventions to better meet the needs of this individual.
Should you have any additional questions related to this training, please refer to: Positive Behavior Support FAQ
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DCF, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DCF Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Closed | June 8, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
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Community Supports & Quality
Community Supports And Quality
Developing & Implementing Outcome-Based Support Strategies
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Service providers are charged with developing and implementing support strategies that help those they serve to achieve the outcomes they want in life. This training offers providers an overview of important changes in the service delivery system and guidance in using person-centered practices to identify effective support strategies. Participants will learn how to use information from people using supports, their families, and others who know them best, along with planning documents, to create, evaluate, and refine strategies that match what people want, need, and hope to accomplish.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | May 16, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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| Open | August 17, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Employment
Employment Specialist Foundations: Basic Knowledge And Skills
Employment Specialist Foundations: Basic Knowledge and Skills is the recently redesigned certification series for New Jersey employment specialists/job coaches. It is a regularly updated four-day series of interactive, competency-based workshops designed for beginning Employment Specialists working for a DVRS Supported Employment Vendor and/or DDD Community Service Provider offering Supported Employment Services. The content would also be beneficial to school job coaches and transition coordinators. Participants will learn best-practice, evidence-based approaches to all phases of supported employment services (assessment and discovery, job development, job coaching, and follow along for job retention). The course is designed to prepare otherwise qualified staff for The Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) exam by providing an overview of the five core areas identified as crucial for ability to work as a supported employment specialist.
While staff will benefit most by participating in the four training days sequentially, the series is designed so that each day’s content exists as a distinct, stand-alone learning experience. For each day, participants will receive a certificate of completion. An individual will not be considered to have met the DDD/DVRS vendor requirements for competency in supported employment services until after the successful completion of all four days. It will be the responsibility of the agency to ensure staff meets the four-day participation requirements.
Employment Specialist Foundations Day 1: Assessment/Discovery Phase
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An overview and history of community-based employment and how-to strategies for effective job seeker assessment/discovery phase to maximize future job matching.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work, CRCC, NJDOE
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| Completed | June 1, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Foundations Day 2: Job Development Phase
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An introduction to job development including marketing strategies, negotiating with employers, analyzing worksites and customizing employment to facilitate good job matching.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work, CRCC, NJDOE
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| Closed | June 8, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Foundations Day 3: Job Coaching Phase
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An examination of learning styles, direct and systematic instruction on the job site (task analysis, hierarchy of prompts, teaching to natural and artificial cues, error correction, etc.) and data collection.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work, CRCC, NJDOE
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | May 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Full | June 22, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Foundations Day 4: Long Term Follow Along Phase
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A familiarization with the purposes, strategies and documentation of long term follow along supports to boost retention as well as an introduction to employment and the ADA, benefits and employment, and “typicalness” research and employment.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work, CRCC, NJDOE
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | May 25, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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| Open | June 29, 2023 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Supplemental
Employment Specialist Supplemental: Cultural Humility and Self-Reflection in the Job Coaching Partnership
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In recent years, supported employment organizations have been prioritizing the need to provide culturally competent employment supports, which includes learning how to support people with disabilities from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. However, this focus on acquiring knowledge about different cultural groups can become its own obstacle. Too often, a focus on “becoming culturally competent” can lead to the development of stereotypes, or functions to protect ourselves from the shame or vulnerability that we experience when we are concerned about making a cultural misstep. Rather than considering what we know about others, cultural humility asks us to first consider what we truly know about ourselves so that we can be aware of our how own beliefs, values, and world view impact those that we support. This workshop will demonstrate that by reframing the expectation that a job coach must enter a supported employment relationship already “competent” in the culture of another, they will be better, more authentic, and more impactful partners and champions for employment success.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | June 28, 2023 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am |
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Employment Specialist Supplemental: Applying Supported Employment Job Site Practices to an Aging Workforce
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The Age Discrimination Act of 1967 covers anyone over 40 though “the older worker” is now more commonly defined as an employee older than 53 or 55 years. To effectively assist “older” supported employees gain and maintain employment, it is important to understand how aging impacts physical and mental acuity; identify unique characteristics of aging that may be experienced by people with chronic and/or developmental disabilities; and know compensatory strategies that will allow the aging supported worker—and the rest of the aging workforce—operate at peak performance over time. You have knowledge as skills that employers need and should market yourself as such. Participants will receive information about how aging can impact work performance and explore the concrete ways their expertise in supporting workers with disabilities on the job can be expanded to help employers maintain a productive workforce that is, and will continue to be, aging with disabilities.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | May 25, 2023 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Lawrence Branch Library
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Employment Specialist Supplemental: Financial Literacy Training
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Financial literacy and money management training is a critical component that is often missing from job preparation for individuals with disabilities. Earning a living through employment is often cited as the road to independence, but proper management of those earnings is how we access our needs, wants, items, and opportunities. This supplemental will focus on the foundational elements of financial literacy, including: assessing money values, creating person-centered monetary goals, conservative budgeting, retirement plans, Social Security benefits considerations, and more. Participants will leave the session with increased knowledge of financial literacy and many ways to disseminate these topics to the individuals they serve, regardless of academic level.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | June 22, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Employment Specialist Supplemental: Supplemental Security Income (SSI). A Refresher for Job Coaches
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The idea that people with disabilities cannot work because of their SSI benefits is a harmful myth! Come join us for an explanation of how the SSI system works to ensure that all working people with disabilities are set up for employment success. This class will cover the SSI information taught in Employment Specialist Foundations Class, Day 4. This supplemental is appropriate for job coaches who have taken ESF and want a refresher, as well as any professional who would like to better understand how SSI works.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey CBVI, DDD, and DVRS, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, DVRS approved vendors, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | May 17, 2023 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am |
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People With DD And Families
People With DD And Families
Creating a Vision for Life with Your Family Member Using Charting the LifeCourse Framework
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The Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework, developed by the University of Missouri Kansas City, Institute for Human Development, was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover ways to help them to live their good life. Through engaging, hands-on activities, this workshop will describe how this model is being implemented in New Jersey. Additionally, it will help families understand how to utilize the LifeCourse tools to help their loved ones with disabilities share what they want in their life and supports. Information on how the CtLC concepts can be used by people and families to improve communication with support coordinators in order to have plans that are authentically person-centered and identify and match a variety of community-based activities and supports with a person’s needs, interests, and preferences.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to New Jersey developmental disability professionals, employees of DDD, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | June 29, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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| Open | September 26, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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Working in Partnership with Support Coordinators
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People with developmental disabilities receiving services through DDD can choose their Support Coordination Agency, and will work with Support Coordinators to plan for and find services and supports. This training will provide people with disabilities and family members with the information about Support Coordination. Participants will learn about selecting a Support Coordination Agency that will best meet their needs, how to work in partnership with the Support Coordinator throughout the person-centered planning process, and identify services, supports, and providers that will help to achieve the lives they want.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to New Jersey developmental disability professionals, employees of DDD, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | June 14, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Support Coordination
Support Coordination Orientation
Support Coordination Orientation: Person-Centered Planning & Connection to Community Supports
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Support Coordinators play an important role in the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families. They are professionals that help to identify the supports the person needs, plan for the life the person wants, and connect the person to services that will help him/her achieve a quality life in the community. In order to do this support coordinators need to have a working knowledge of the disability system and current models of support, be skilled in person-centered planning, be able to identify a wide array of available community services options, and effectively monitor the quality and effectiveness of supports on an ongoing basis.
As a part of the required support coordination orientation, this two-day training will introduce participants to current disability philosophy, best practices, and the roles of a support coordinator. Through a series of engaging activities participants will learn how to develop the person centered planning tool and NJ Individual Service Plan. Strategies to develop personally defined outcomes and goals will be practiced, and concepts related to connecting the person to community-based supports and services will be presented.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to New Jersey Support Coordinators and Support Coordinator Supervisors.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Prerequisite: All participants MUST complete all 5 Lessons found in Support Coordination Orientation (DDD 1.2015) on the College of Direct Support a week prior to training date.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | June 6 & 7, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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Support Coordination Workshops
Strategies to Implement Charting the LifeCourse Concepts: A Workshop for Support Coordinators
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The role support coordinators play in facilitating conversations with people with disabilities and their families is crucial to helping people describe their vision for life, define outcomes, and select the services and supports that will help them to achieve this. The Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) framework, developed by the University of Missouri Kansas City, Institute for Human Development, was created to help individuals and families of all abilities and all ages develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. Through engaging, hands-on activities, this technical assistance workshop will describe how this model is being implemented in New Jersey and help Support Coordinators improve their communication and information gathering skills, in order to identify and match community-based activities with the interests of the people they support.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to New Jersey Support Coordinators and Support Coordinator Supervisors.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | May 23, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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| Open | August 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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Upholding the HCBS Settings Final Rule for Support Coordinators
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Support Coordinators have an integral role in upholding the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Settings Final Rule through planning, connecting, and monitoring. This training provides information about the HCBS Settings Final Rule and its impact for people with I/DD and the services they receive. Support Coordinators will learn to incorporate elements of the Rule into the person-centered planning process, utilize tools to help people build relationships and community connections, and conduct authentic monitoring to assess compliance.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of New Jersey DDD, Support Coordinators, and Support Coordinator Supervisors.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | May 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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| Open | August 24, 2023 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm |
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Behavior Support Overview for the Support Coordinator
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One of the roles of Support Coordinators is to identify when supports to address challenging behaviors are needed, and to partner with the person, family, and all those providing support to ensure behavioral needs are met. This training will provide an overview of challenging behavior and related supports, with an emphasis on the Support Coordinator’s role in identifying needs and monitoring for quality and effectiveness of supports. Participants will learn to identify when mental health and behavior supports are needed, educate people with disabilities and their families on what to expect from providers, and monitor the effectiveness of behavior support services.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Support Coordination agencies, and Support Coordination agencies authorized by DDD to move forward with the training required in qualifications.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | June 1, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Open | August 30, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Developing Person-Centered Outcomes: Technical Assistance Workshop for Support Coordinators
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The development of personally-defined outcomes is the cornerstone of a quality individual service plan (ISP). Information support coordinators gather throughout the planning process helps to describe what the person would like to achieve and the supports and services needed to make this a reality. The role support coordinators play in facilitating conversations with people with disabilities and their families is crucial to helping people describe their vision for life, define outcomes, and select the services and supports that will help them to achieve this. Through the use of a presentation and guided practice, this workshop will teach participants techniques useful in the identification of person-centered outcomes.
In order to participate, Support Coordinators need to bring a print out of a completed PCPT and NJISP of a person she/he is currently working with (names and identifiers blacked out). These documents will be used throughout the workshops.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to New Jersey Support Coordinators and Support Coordinator Supervisors.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Prerequisite: Completion of SC Orientation and actively working with a caseload for at least 30 days. Support Coordinators that have taken the SC Orientation fewer than 30 days prior will not be registered and should attend a workshop at a later date.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | June 22, 2023 | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm |
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Supervising Support Coordinators: Strategies to Enhance Quality while Meeting Requirements
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Support Coordination Supervisors perform a broad set of responsibilities that span the realms of agency management and quality assurance. This training focuses on the administrative, educational, and supportive functions Supervisors they conduct with the Support Coordinators they hire and employ. Participants will learn strategies for meeting requirements while enhancing the effectiveness of Support Coordination services through hiring and orientation practices, training and professional development, ongoing supervision and feedback, and evaluation and appraisal.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Support Coordination agencies, and Support Coordination agencies authorized by DDD to move forward with the training required in qualifications.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Prerequisite: Support Coordination Orientation
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Closed | June 13, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Registration is closed
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Supports Brokerage
Supports Brokerage
Orientation to Supports Brokerage
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Supports brokers are the linchpin of the self-directed service model, fostering independence, social engagement, and choice. This orientation provides an overview of self-determination, self-direction, and the basic principles of person-centered thinking and planning. Participants will learn how Supports Brokers collaborate with the person receiving supports, Support Coordinators, the Fiscal Intermediary, and Self-Directed Employees to bring the service plan to life. As part of this two-day training, future Supports Brokers will build skills in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising Self-Directed Employees in partnership with those receiving supports. Building community connections and identifying supports outside of the formal service system will also be discussed.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to Employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Support Brokerage agencies and those interested in pursuing approval, NJ support coordination agencies, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training. Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | July 20 & 21, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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| Open | October 18 & 19, 2023 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
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Workforce Development & Frontline Supervisors
Workforce Development
College of Direct Support Administrator Training
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These trainings are designed for staff provider agencies designate as their College of Direct Support Administrators. Participants may include: administrative assistants, human resources staff, and agency trainers. Participation in these trainings will help agencies meet the minimum requirement of tracking Pre-Service training and use the optional state of the art continuing education opportunities available through the College of Direct Support. In these trainings, administrators will learn how to enroll new staff into the CDS system using the DDD required fields, release CDS course/lessons to staff, track Pre-Service and other agency training, and generate reports on an individual and agency basis.
Given the hands-on instruction provided in this training, all participants must use a laptop or desktop computer in order to toggle between the Zoom and a web browser. Alternate devices such smart phones, Tablets, iPads and Kindle Fire are NOT acceptable.
In advance of the training, participants must download the CDS Adminstrator Manual and print or have available on an alternate screen (e.g. second screen, phone, tablet) to refer to as needed throughout the training and use after successful completion.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD and DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | May 16, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Completed | May 25, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Completed | June 1, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Full | June 22, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Full | June 27, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Full | July 13, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Open | July 18, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Open | July 27, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Open | August 10, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Open | August 15, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Open | August 24, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Open | September 14, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Open | September 19, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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| Open | September 28, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Frontline Supervisors
Frontline Supervision Series: Building Competent Behavior Support Teams
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Frontline Supervisors play an important role in collaborating with Direct Support Professionals to effectively address the behavior and mental health needs of those they support. This course will focus on recognizing the role of the DSP as a valuable member of an individual’s support team. Participants will learn effective strategies for: identifying training and mentoring needs, collecting feedback from staff, building competent teams, and establishing an environment to prevent challenging behavior and support mental health.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | June 28, 2023 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm |
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Frontline Supervision Series: Hiring and Onboarding
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Frontline Supervisors play an integral role in promoting successful practices for hiring and retaining quality Direct Support Professionals. This course focuses on building skills to improve organizational personnel practices, including staff recruitment, selection, hiring, and onboarding. Participants will learn effective strategies for: recruiting and interviewing DSPs, implementing hiring practices that involve the individual who will be receiving supports, and enhancing retention through orientation and onboarding.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Open | July 26, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Frontline Supervision Series: Supervision, Leadership, and Promoting Professionalism
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Frontline Supervisors are leaders and supporters, enhancing the capacity of their team to work together toward common goals. This course focuses on building skills to ensure competence, accountable performance, continuing professional development, and support for those supervised. Participants will learn strategies for: promoting professional relations and teamwork, building effective teams, facilitating collaborative problem-solving, managing conflict, and reviewing performance.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Completed | June 28, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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| Open | September 19, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Frontline Supervision Series: Training, Mentoring, and Creating Career Pathways
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Frontline Supervisors are charged with promoting professional development through training, mentoring, and creation of career pathways for Direct Support Professionals. This course focuses on building skills to improve organizational training practices and establish a culture of learning. Participants will learn effective strategies for: identifying training needs, connecting staff with the right learning opportunities, supporting competency development, creating a professional development plan, and offering opportunities for advancement.
Note: This training currently is ONLY open to employees of New Jersey DDD, DDD/Medicaid Approved Providers, and individuals with disabilities and family members.
To meet the training needs of the entire state, there is a limit of participants per agency for this training.
Certificates: Certificates of Attendance with training title and duration will be provided.
Continuing Education Credit: NJ Social Work
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
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| Closed | May 24, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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Registration is closed
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| Open | August 23, 2023 | 10:00 am - 2:30 pm |
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