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Recruiting Therapists for ID/A Train Sessions
The Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is announcing upcoming TRAIN sessions. Individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism (ID/A) are at an increased risk of experiencing trauma; however, few therapists are skilled in both trauma and ID/A support. To bridge this gap, psychologists with the ASERT team created the TRAIN program — 12 weeks of self-guided learnings and live webinars to equip therapists across Pennsylvania currently working with ID/A populations, with the skills to support clients through traumatic experiences. Read more here.
Therapists interested in participating in the fall cohort, which begins in September, should email with their interest.
If you have questions, please contact your RCPA Policy Director.
CAP Exceptions for P/FDS & Rate Impacts to the CLW Plans
ODP Announcement 22-075 is to obsolete ODP Announcement 20-069 and to provide guidance regarding Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) cap exceptions and rate impacts to the Community Living Waiver (CLW) plans. The announcement also provides the CAP Exception Request Template.
Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series — August 11
Promising Positive Practices to Address the Mental Health Treatment and Service Needs of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Throughout the Lifespan
August 11, 2022
9:00 am – 12:15 pm
REGISTER
Session Description
In this 3-hour training, Dr. Joan Beasley will present best practices in mental health services and supports for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities throughout the lifespan. The presentation will include the perspectives of people with lived experiences as well as practitioners. The START model will be presented to demonstrate the effective use of these practices in cross systems crisis prevention and intervention. See the flyer for more information.
Session 1
9:00 am – 10:30 am.
Topics include: lessons learned over the past 50 years; integrated health approach; humanistic engagement vs. behavior support; public health tertiary model; and positive psychology/positive medicine.
Session 2
10:45 am – 12:15 pm.
Topic: the START model.
What is the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series?
The Department of Human Services’ Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) and the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) are pleased to announce the Dual Diagnosis Professional Conference Series, which offers presentations focused on supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID/A) and mental health needs. The selected presenters share their expertise on best and promising practices as well as provide general knowledge. Session topics, which focus on increasing capacity to serve individuals with dual diagnosis in the community, are chosen based on identified needs and with input from the field of professional stakeholders.
- Invited audience of all professional stakeholders, including direct and clinical supporters for individuals with ID/A, are encouraged to attend.
- Registration is required and at no charge to attendees.
- Three (3) hours of training credits and a certificate of achievement is provided.
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ODP Training Calendar for July 2022 is Now Available
The ODP Training Calendar for July 2022 is now available. The full listing of available trainings is below. Click the session title in the document to register, and be sure to keep up-to-date with schedule adjustments by checking emails from the ODP listservs.
Additional Opportunity for Work Incentives Practitioner Credential
ODP Announcement 22-078 announces a second opportunity for providers to have staff person(s) participate in a virtual certification program with the goal of receiving a Work Incentives Practitioner credential.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is pleased to announce that it will cover the cost of the certification program and credential for an additional 25 people (up to two staff persons per provider). Providers will be selected using a competitive application process.
Please read the announcement for details regarding the application process. If you have any questions, please contact Gary Smith.
PA OSHA Consultation Program Free Webinar — July 13
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Pennsylvania OSHA Consultation will offer a free webinar on OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR 1910.134.
Overview:
Bryan Brougher, CSP, from the PA OSHA Consultation Program, will host the webinar. This webinar was developed to help employers comply with the respiratory protection standard. Bryan Brougher is a certified safety professional with over 30 years of experience who has been with the IUP PA OSHA Consultation program for over 20 years. Prior to his time with IUP, Bryan worked as a safety/health professional in manufacturing industries, research and development, and consulting industries.
How to Join:
Please join PA OSHA Consulting for this no obligation free webinar. You are encouraged to share this invitation with others who you feel would benefit from this content. Preregistration not required. Webinar room opens one hour prior to start time.
Join From PC, Mac, iOS or Android
Password: paosha
NOTE: If you are unable to attend the live webinar, it will be recorded and available on our website the week following the webinar here.
You’re Invited to PADDC’s Self Advocate Spotlight Series!
The first session of the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council’s (PADDC) monthly series will be held virtually on Zoom, on July 11, 2022. Visit here to find out more about the series, our lineup of speakers, and the Zoom link to join.
Required Dual Diagnosis Training for Providers Newly Enrolling to Provide Residential Habilitation Services
ODP Announcement 076-18: Re-Issue is to inform providers that the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is requiring newly enrolling providers of Residential Habilitation Services to complete the ODP-approved Dual Diagnosis Training curriculum. This applies to new Residential Habilitation providers who will be enrolled and qualified to provide these services effective September 1, 2018, and thereafter. This re-issue is to announce that the 2022 Dual Diagnosis Curriculum is now available on MyODP, and a new link has been linked in the Discussion section of this announcement.
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