MH07 Mental Health - Advocacy
The purpose of this module is to help you explore ways to work with the individual to gather information related to a situation that may require advocacy. You will also become aware of human rights, legal and other issues that affect all of us, including people using mental health programs. We will also review some advocacy strategies available to
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MH08 Mental Health - Vocational, Educational, and Career Support
The purpose of this module is to learn how to apply teaching techniques to community participation, career and vocational growth and other educational tasks that will enhance a person’s community participation, risk-taking and increased choice making.
DD05 Developmental Disability - Community Supports and Service Networking
The purpose of the module is to describe the importance of positive relationships, social connections and an affiliation with community groups positively on the quality of our lives and the lives of the individuals we support. The learner’s role is to assist the individual in developing and maintaining these meaningful relationships in the co
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CW103 Child Welfare I - Communication
The act of communicating takes two people: the sender of a message and the receiver of a message. People communicate through words, actions, facial expressions, pictures, and signs. It is important as a Direct Support Professional to know how to effectively communicate with the persons you support as well as with other people within our environment
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LFS07 Frontline Leadership - Fiscal Responsibility
The frontline supervisor has a fiscal responsibility to the individual receiving services, to the staff and vendors delivering services through the program or activities, and to the Agency. To be fiscally responsible, you need to have knowledge about the budget process, the elements of a budget, how decisions are made and who is responsible. Unders
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