Planning for Support Needs

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-PSN

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Describe how to create and implement a person-centered plan for workplace success.
Explain how to identify, recommend, and implement relevant adaptations and accommodations.
Identify strategies for collaborating with employers, coworkers, and other support team members to ensure workplace success.

Outline:
Section 1: Supporting Workplace Success Through Person-Centered Planning

Meet John

What Is Person-Centered Planning?

The Person-Centered Plan

Implementing the Person-Centered Plan

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Adaptations and Accommodations for Workplace Success

Understanding Adaptations and Accommodations

Assessing Needs and Identifying Solutions

Implementing Accommodations

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Collaboration: The Key to Workplace Success

Why Is Collaboration in the Workplace Important?

View Employers as Partners

Engage Coworkers as Natural Supports

Fading Support

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resource

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Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Edwards, BS, QIDP

Jessica is a SME Writer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the Health and Human Services vertical, in the content area of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jessica received her Bachelor of Science in Health Science, with a concentration in Disability Studies and Human Development, from Stony Brook University. She has over eight years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as a direct support professional, case manager, and qualified professional. Her experiences and coursework over the years have allowed her to develop a strong knowledge of person-centered planning and care, community resources, and service delivery.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Support Professionals (DSP); in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabiilties: Home and Community-Based Services, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Family Living Homes, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID), Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Residential Services, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Residential Supported Living Services.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.