The Arc of Erie County, a Subsidiary of RCPA Member Achieva, to Hold Virtual Spring Conference on May 20
Richard Edley
Dr. Richard Edley is the lead executive for RCPA and is responsible for all aspects of operations and direction for the association. His professional career began in 1988 and most recently he was president and CEO of PerformCare/Community Behavioral HealthCare Network of Pennsylvania, Inc., a national, full-service, behavioral health managed care organization.
Don’t Wait for Election Day. Act Now!
You don’t need to wait for election day to have your voice heard.
State lawmakers wrapped up business in Harrisburg and returned home last week to campaign in earnest for the May 17 primary election. Because every vote counts, every voice matters. Especially now, in the weeks leading up to the election, lawmakers are sensitive to constituents’ concerns and want to hear from you.
Take advantage of this opportunity to reach out and urge lawmakers to increase funding to support human services professionals, so individuals and families in need get the assistance and care they deserve.
So far, the outpouring of support has been incredible. Since the governor unveiled his 2022/23 budget proposal in February, more than 4,000 individuals have contacted their local lawmakers urging them to act. We need to build on this momentum.
Once the election finishes, lawmakers will begin crafting a final budget before the end of the fiscal year, June 30. Pennsylvania is sitting on billions of federal dollars and state “rainy day” funds that could increase wages to help us attract and retain human service professionals.
It’s critical that our senators and representatives understand how this workforce crisis is affecting our most vulnerable individuals and families, as well as the providers and professionals who serve them.
Please USE THIS LINK to learn how you can help and urge your networks to do the same. Most importantly, TAKE ACTION TODAY. Tell lawmakers to increase funding to address the workforce crisis facing Pennsylvania’s health and human services.
Direct Care Works is on the Air!
Lawmakers are hearing from us.
Since the governor unveiled his 2022/23 budget proposal in February, more than 3,327 individuals have contacted their local state senators and representatives urging them to address the workforce crisis affecting Pennsylvania’s human services sectors.
Now we want them to see us, too.
Our new video is airing on television in select markets and getting shared widely across social media channels. VISIT HERE to watch the TV spot.
April is a critical month for us. With budget hearings finished, the House and Senate are in session for only a few weeks before they take a break again to campaign for the May 17 primary election.
Make sure they hear from you today.
If you haven’t done so already, please reach out and urge lawmakers to increase funding to support human services professionals so individuals and families in need get the support and care they deserve. Ask your networks to do the same.
And be sure to share our video on your social media pages, too.
It’s so important for us to share the story about how this workforce crisis is affecting individuals and families in need, as well as the providers and professionals who want to serve them.
To share the video, check out our Facebook and Twitter pages where we have the videos posted. Be sure to “like” it and share it with your followers. Don’t forget to tag @directcareworks and use the #DirectCarePA and #PABudget hashtags so we can ensure as many people as possible see it.
Most importantly, TAKE ACTION TODAY. Tell lawmakers to increase funding to address the workforce crisis facing Pennsylvania’s health and human services.
Thank you for your continued support.
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) Search for CEO
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is a statewide nonprofit organization that is searching for its next CEO. PATF’s mission is to provide education and financing opportunities, and advocacy for people with disabilities and older Pennsylvanians, helping them to acquire the assistive technology (AT) devices and services that improve the quality of their lives. Founded in 1998, PATF is Pennsylvania’s Alternative Financing Program (AFP) as designated by the federal Assistive Technology Act.
In 2012, PATF became a state-accredited and federally-certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), a designation awarded to organizations that have financial products and services that positively impact low-wealth communities. PATF was the nation’s first AFP to receive grant funding as a CDFI. In 2021, PATF created a wholly-owned subsidiary, Appalachian Assistive Technology Loan Fund (AATLF) to expand microfinancing opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the Appalachian region. PATF’s office is located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and the CEO must have a presence in the King of Prussia office.
View the job description here. Interested applicants should send a cover letter/letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to jobs@patf.us by May 15, 2022.
Residents Urging Action on Workforce Crisis
In the last month, more than 2,500 residents have contacted the administration and their local state senators and representatives urging them to address the workforce crisis affecting Pennsylvania’s human services sectors.
The outreach has been extraordinary! But we can’t stop now.
The House and Senate will be wrapping up their annual budget hearings over the next few days and turning their attention to crafting the commonwealth’s final spending plan before the end of the fiscal year on June 30.
If you haven’t done so already, please reach out and urge lawmakers to increase funding to support human services professionals so individuals and families in need get the support and care they deserve. Ask your networks to do the same.
Pennsylvania is sitting on billions of federal dollars and state “rainy day” funds that could increase wages to help us attract and retain human service professionals. Yet, even as this workforce crisis worsens, the money remains unspent as the needs of our most vulnerable residents go unmet.
The outpouring of support so far is evidence of how this crisis is affecting individuals and families, as well as the providers and professionals who want to serve them.
But we need to do more…and we need to sustain the effort.
Please VISIT HERE to learn how you can help. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay informed of our progress. Most importantly, TAKE ACTION TODAY. Tell lawmakers to increase funding to address the workforce crisis facing Pennsylvania’s health and human services.
Thank you for your continued support.
RCPA Member Children’s Service Center Celebrates 160 Years of Service
PPLC Agenda Announced for Virtual Meeting on March 10, 2022
The Pennsylvania Psychiatric Leadership Council (PPLC) is holding a virtual meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Topics will include updates on COVID-19 and racial equity as well as a conversation with Acting Secretary of Health Keara Klinepeter. View the full agenda for details.
Register here for the event. Registration is free.
It’s Time to Fix PA’s Human Services Workforce Crisis
As someone on the frontlines, you already know that the workforce crisis affecting Pennsylvania’s human services is worsening. Unless lawmakers act swiftly, vital supports for individuals and families will be in jeopardy. Without additional state funding for human service professionals, providers may have no choice but to cut services or eliminate programs due to this increasing shortage of workers.
State government currently has billions of federal dollars and “rainy day” funds that could increase wages to help retain workers and attract and train a new workforce. Yet, even amid this worsening crisis, the money remains unspent as the needs of our most vulnerable residents go unmet.
That’s why we’re taking action — and we hope you’ll join us.
RCPA is partnering with other associations to urge lawmakers to increase funding and support human services professionals, so individuals and families in need get the assistance and care they deserve. View our official press release.
You can help.
- Visit the coalition’s website to learn how you can help.
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay informed of our progress.
- Share this message with your own network of providers, professionals, and families and encourage them to do the same, using the hashtag #DirectCarePA.
- Most importantly, TAKE ACTION TODAY. Tell lawmakers to release funding to address the workforce crisis facing Pennsylvania’s health and human services.
As always, thank you for all you do – for the support and care you provide to our most vulnerable residents. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We appreciate your support.
RCPA Signs Letter Urging Action on Substantial Delays in Issuing Professional Licenses
Moving Beyond the Carve-out/Carve-in Debate: Presentation Follow-Up
RCPA would like to thank Charles G. Curie, Principal, The Curie Group, LLC; Jennifer Black, Vice President of Business Development, Beacon Health Options; Michael Quinn, CEO, Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services; and Doyle Forrestal, Chief Executive Officer, Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council, for presenting in Discussing Moving Beyond the Carve-out/Carve-in Debate webinar offered today. The materials from the presentation can be found here.
As a follow-up, RCPA will make available questions asked during the session along with corresponding answers/comments. Please submit any additional follow-up questions to Tina Miletic.
We thank you for your participation. Additional correspondence will be issued in the following week.
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