Increasing Support Skills and Well-being for Direct Support Workers Employed through Self-Directed Programs

Description

Train workers who provide direct care to individuals who use self-directed supports. This training increases the knowledge and skills of direct support workers, leading to a more robust, resilient workforce and better supports for people who use self-directed programs. Learning approaches, content, and activities are designed according to Universal Design for Learning and Adult Learner practices.

Contact
Lynda Lahti Anderson
Director
Lynda Lahti Anderson
Funder
Minnesota Department of Human Services

Staff

Staff

Lynda Lahti Anderson :: Research Associate


Topics

  • Direct support workforce
    • Retention and recruitment
    • Training
  • Community life
    • Consumer/self-directed services