IDD Community “Incredibly Disappointed” with PA Budget – RCPA’s Richard Edley Quoted
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Call For Proposals: 2024 Everyday Lives Conference Health, Wellness & Safety Poster Symposium
Project ECHO Announces “Project Reassure: Fostering Resilience for Adult Neurodiverse Communities”
Request for Proposals for Contract With OVR for the PA SWTCIE Grant’s InVEST Project Reissued
This is a reminder that the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a statewide contract with Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) for the PA SWTCIE Grant’s InVEST Project has been reissued. Interested parties should access information regarding this opportunity on the PA eMarketplace website.
Any questions regarding the RFP and/or BDISBO requirements must be submitted in writing via JAEGGER. Responses will be posted in writing via JAEGGER.
The deadline for proposal submission is Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 3:00 pm.
RCPA Golf Outing Scheduled for October 9
RCPA will be hosting our golf outing to support the RCPA PAC on Monday, October 9, 2023, in conjunction with the Annual Conference. Conference attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, and presenters can now register to participate at the Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, 650 S Harrisburg St., Harrisburg, PA 17113. Registration starts at 10:00 am, lunch will be held at 11:00 am, and the shotgun start begins at 12:00 pm.
Not a golfer, but would still like to support the RCPA PAC? For your convenience, you can now make a personal online contribution, which will provide financial support to state legislators or representatives who have demonstrated a strong, consistent, and positive interest in our legislative priorities.
We would like to thank our tournament sponsor Erie County Care Management, Inc. for their support. Sponsorships are still available for this worthwhile cause. We hope you will consider becoming a golf outing sponsor; it is a great way for your organization to receive name recognition and an opportunity to support the RCPA fundraiser.
Many thanks to our beverage & hole sponsors to date:
- Novak Strategic Advisors
- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
- Warfel Construction
- Firetree, Ltd.
- Christopher S. Lucas & Associates
- Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy
- Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc.
- Salisbury Behavioral Health, a division of RHA Health Services
ODP & OMHSAS Release IDD/A Telehealth Report
RCPA Member Goodwill Keystone Area Appoints Drew Iwaskow as Chief People Officer to Drive Workforce Growth and Development
HARRISBURG, Pa. (August 14, 2023) — Goodwill Keystone Area today announced the appointment of Drew Iwaskow as Chief People Officer, a new strategic leadership role that will oversee multiple functions within the organization.
As Chief People Officer, Iwaskow will focus on enhancing the hiring process, improving employee retention rates, fostering ongoing employee development and driving overall growth within Goodwill Keystone Area’s workforce. He will oversee Goodwill’s Employee Relations, Benefits Compensation, and Training and Organizational Development teams, and also direct the organization’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.
“With more than 25 years of extensive experience leading human resources across corporate functions and field operations, Drew brings a wealth of expertise to this vital role,” Goodwill Keystone Area President and CEO Ed Lada said. “His proven track record in human resources leadership, coupled with his commitment to building inclusive workplaces, will be critical in driving the organization’s continued success.”
Prior to joining Goodwill Keystone Area, Iwaskow served as Vice President of Human Resources at Dollar Tree Corp. where he led the organization’s human capital strategies that resulted in dynamic and inclusive work environments. Previous roles included Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Tailored Brands (Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank), Vice President of Marketplace Human Resources at Toys “R” Us, and human resources leadership positions at PetSmart, Party City and Staples.
Iwaskow holds a master’s degree in organizational behavior, systems and analytics from New York University, as well as a bachelor’s degree in organizational management from Alliance University.
About Goodwill Keystone Area
Goodwill Keystone Area serves 22 counties in central and southeastern Pennsylvania. As a nonprofit, revenue generated from the sale of donated goods in its retail stores and online auction site directly supports Goodwill’s mission to advance sustainability so that individuals and families can thrive and flourish. Goodwill fulfills this mission by recycling donations into training, paychecks and careers. Additionally, as America’s original recycler, environmental sustainability has been central to Goodwill’s mission since its founding. To learn more, visit yourgoodwill.org.
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Save on RCPA Conference Registration Fees With Early Bird Rates
Summer is flying by, and so, too, is the opportunity for early bird registration rates for the 2023 RCPA Annual Conference A Decade of Unity! Early bird rates end Friday, September 8, so be sure to register today and claim your seat, your hotel room, and your discount! View the full brochure for details as well as information on our roster of workshops, keynote speakers, and plenary sessions. You’ll be able to earn CEs from workshops such as:
- Getting Past the First Meeting to the Contract Negotiation
- Learn how to present a solution in health and human services to health plan payors based on what the payor needs and looks for.
- Bridging Generational Differences in the Workplace
- Explore the generational diversity in your workforce and how to leverage each generation’s strengths to your competitive advantage.
- Transforming Organizational Wellness and Self-Advocacy Through an Evidenced-Based Practice: Improving the Lives of Employees and Individuals in Our Care
- Identify the benefits of and methods for implementing a wellness program to improve employee wellness and support consumers and families served in MH/IDA.
- Revealing the Potential of Smart Home Technologies for People With Disabilities Through Research and Resources
- Examine smart home technologies, their uses for people with disabilities, and the expanding field of research and resources for the tech.
- Our HAIR (Health Access Initiative for Recovery): Making a Difference With Health Equity
- Listen to an in-depth overview of Community Care’s “Our HAIR” program, which was developed as a targeted intervention to address racial disparities in access to behavioral health care.
- Implementing and Sustaining Evidence-Based Practices
- Develop evidence-based practices for childhood trauma via CenClear’s Healing After Trauma program.
- Selective Contracting or Managed Care: Either One Will Change Your World
- Learn about the impact selective contracting and managed long-term services & supports will have on the IDD community.
- Findings on Stakeholder Engagement for the PA Master Plan for Older Adults
- Discuss what the Master Plan is intended to accomplish and learn of preliminary findings from the stakeholder engagement process.
Register today!
In addition to an impressive roster of speakers, our 2023 Conference will have an exciting array of sponsors and exhibitors. We thank those who have signed on thus far! If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting, visit here for more details or contact Carol Ferenz, Conference Coordinator, with any questions you may have. Keep up-to-date and register today for #rcpaconf!
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