On April 4, 2022, Governor Mike Parson announced that the Department of Mental Health, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DD), has developed Missouri Talent Pathways, a registered apprenticeship program that combines on-the-job mentoring and technical instruction to recruit and retain a skilled and dedicated workforce.
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Customized Employment Training
Attendees will learn how to develop an employer-focused approach to negotiating customized job descriptions on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Participants seeking certification are expected to commit approximately 40 hours of fieldwork with/on behalf of a learning partner under the guidance of Marc Gold & Associates (MGA) over the course of 4 months. This is the prerequisite training to complete certification through MGA.
*Certification in Discovery is a prerequisite for seeking certification in Job Development.
When:
Daily Online Zoom Meeting
May 18–20, 2022
9:00 am–4:00 pm
Where:
This training will be done completely online via Zoom. Registrants must have a computer or laptop with a webcam and will not be able to join by phone.
Who Is This For:
Parents and Families, Job Coaches and Job Developers, Supports Coordinators, School Personnel involved in Student Planning, OVR Counselors, and Transition Coordinators
Please review the flyer for registration information and course system requirements. For questions, please email Anthony Chan.
On April 4, 2022, the Office of Developmental Programs presented a question and answer (Q&A) session on the use of ARPA funding in helping to increase staff qualifications, pay, and recruiting.
The recording of the session is now available. Also available are materials presented during the webinar and a transcription of the questions asked and answered.
Please note: No credit hours or certificates of attendance are being offered for viewing the recording.
Questions may be directed via email.
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) has updated the AAW Provider Information Table and published ODP Announcement 22-038 to reflect the April 1, 2022, waiver amendment. Amended sections and new text in the table are highlighted in gray. The updated Provider Information Table includes these highlights:
Providers are reminded that they are responsible for being aware of any changes to definitions of services they provide and ensuring that individuals furnishing direct services are fully qualified before providing services to AAW participants.
The AAW amendment effective April 1, 2022, is available on the Department of Human Services’ website or here.
Questions or comments about this communication can be sent to ODP via email.
The next Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) Subcommittee meeting has been scheduled via webinar for May 10, 2022, from 10:00 am–1:00 pm.
To participate in the meeting via webinar, please register by visiting the link below. When registering, please verify that you entered your email address correctly. You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar if you registered correctly.
Webinar Registration Link: Please note that if you have trouble accessing the webinar registration through the Internet Explorer or Safari web browsers, you should try accessing it through a different web browser, such as Chrome or Edge.
Dial In Number: (562) 247-8422
Access Code: 640768989#
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.
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