ASD06 Autism Spectrum Disorder - Supporting Skills Development
Supporting skills development is an important part of your job. Gaining confidence in your ability to teach individuals new skills that will help them realize their full potential and lead to a more independent life can be challenging and satisfying. There are strategies and tools that you can use to assist you in this important task.
LFS09 Frontline Leadership - Advocacy
Advocacy is an important skill for frontline supervisors. The frontline supervisor has the responsibility and opportunity to advocate for staff, for services that support individuals and for themselves. Recognizing one’s own advocacy skills and experience, teaching others how to be effective advocates and managing change that effective advocacy can
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EC01 Extended Care - Introduction to Direct Care and Professionalism
Understanding and appreciating the importance of one’s job is critical to a successful work experience. The Direct Support Professional is at the foundation of the service delivery system, carrying out the mission of the Agency or organization, supporting individuals, and their families. The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to t
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LFS06 Frontline Leadership - Program Planning and Monitoring
The purpose of program planning and monitoring is to support functions and activities within your agency and ensure that programs are mission driven, outcome focused, effective, and efficient.Current programs and new initiatives should be the result of planning activities which provide a clear statement of program goals and objectives, expected pro
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LFS10 Frontline Leadership - Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution
As the frontline supervisor you need to understand your role and responsibilities in responding to and supporting your staff through a crisis situation. It is also important to understand and value the debriefing process and to supervise others during times of conflict. Crisis as discussed in this module will focus on interactions between staff mem
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