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ADvancing States and NASHP are hosting a webinar on Direct Service Workers and Direct Service Professional initiatives. Speakers from Missouri and Indiana will share initiatives taking place in their states. The webinar will include information on a direct support professional apprentice program, a value-based purchasing model for training direct support professionals, and a direct service worker Advisory Board.

This webinar will be held on Monday, July 18 at 4:00 pm ET. Register here.

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A message from Deputy Secretary Ahrens:

Dear Administrative Entity Staff and Providers,

The purpose of this message is to notify Administrative Entities (AE) and providers of Community Participation Supports (CPS) that as of July 15, 2022, the routine reporting to AEs and/or the applicable regional office of ODP on the operating status of CPS programs is no longer required. ODP is initiating a new mechanism for data collection on the status of CPS programs.

Going forward, ODP will periodically issue a brief survey to providers to collect information on areas of program operation, including but not limited to:

  • Current capacity;
  • Infection control strategies;
  • Barriers to individuals who were served prior to COVID resuming service;
  • Total number of individuals waiting for service; and
  • Barriers to program expansion.

The frequency of these surveys is dependent on changes in pandemic and workforce dynamics but will not exceed once a quarter.

ODP will also provide a list of individuals currently authorized for CPS services who have not utilized CPS services at the time of the survey being released. The survey will ask specific questions related to why the individual has not utilized the CPS service as authorized. The first provider survey is targeted for release August 1, 2022. CPS providers will have up to 30 days to complete the survey. Raw data from the survey will be provided to AEs. Summary data will be shared with stakeholders.

Please note: For CPS providers who still have locations closed, we ask that you complete the survey and notify the appropriate AE and/or ODP regional office prior to any program reopening.

Additionally, any program closure should be reported in EIM per the ODP Incident Management Bulletin.

Thank you for your cooperation as we seek to use more efficient methods of collecting program information in order to improve access for those in need of services.

ODP will be sharing this notice on ODP’s Provider Listserv and with the Provider associations. To ensure all CPS providers are aware, AEs, please ensure the CPS providers in your area receive this notice.

Please direct questions to the appropriate regional CPS lead.

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DSPs are a vital part of agencies everywhere.

MITC is awarding $5,000 in September to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who stand out and go above and beyond to provide exemplary service. MITC values the hard work put forth by DSPs every day and hopes to show their appreciation through these prizes!

Your participation is important — it shows DSPs you appreciate their hard and, at times, dangerous work. Nominate your DSP here.

  • 13 prizes will be awarded:
    • One prize of $1,000;
    • Two prizes of $500; and
    • Ten prizes of $300.

MITC will share the awardees’ stories with providers. The winners will be announced during DSP Recognition Week in September 2022. The deadline to nominate a DSP is August 1, 2022.

Join John Graham, MITC CEO and Software Architect, for a special presentation on Thursday, September 15 at 2:00 pm ET to hear the 2022 winners’ stories! Register here.

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ODP Announcement 22-080 informs stakeholders that Temple University Harrisburg Certified Investigator Program and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) will be facilitating Forums for Certified Investigators (CIs) and others involved in the incident investigation process. It also announces the posting of Q&A documents from past CI Forums on MyODP.

The session date and time is Friday, August 12, 2022, at 10:00 am – 11:30 am.
Topic: Investigatory Process
Registration for August 12, 2022, is open. Registration will close at the end of the day on August 10, 2022.

Please submit investigatory process questions and provide input on future forums. Complete this questionnaire by close of business Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

For all CI Forum-related questions, please send an email to Amanda Black.

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The Office of Developmental Programs and Keystone Peer Review Organization, Inc. (“Kepro”) will host a Supports Intensity Scale – Adult (SIS-ATM) Basics training webinar, which will provide an overview of the SIS- ATM and PA Supplement assessments as well as tips on how to prepare for the assessment interview to ensure quality outcomes. Both sessions will cover the same material, so you only need to register for one session. Choose the preferred session date below to register.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022: 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Wednesday, August 10, 2022: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) has updated the Benefits Planning Provider Agreement to include two more services as well as some updated language. The document includes the full agreement, along with example templates for the deliverables for each service.

Jennnifer Radick, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist with OVR that specializes in the Ticket to Work Program and Benefits Counseling/Planning, has shared a letter reaching out to employment service providers. If, after reviewing this agreement, you are interested in becoming an OVR Benefits Planning Provider, you can contact Jennifer using the below information:

Jennifer Radick, MS, CRC
Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
Department of Labor & Industry
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Bureau of Central Operations
(610) 329-4814

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