Training for Direct Support Workers Employed in Self-Directed Programs
Description
This project provided training for more than 1,000 direct support workers (DSWs). The purpose of the training was to provide information on the following topics: 1) disability rights movement; 2) on- the-job communication and feedback; 3) professionalism and scope of practice, and 4) stress, burnout, wellness and self-care topics. The intent was to increase the knowledge and skill of these workers to better provide services and supports to individuals with disabilities and age-related support needs. Additional activities during the project included developing the training materials in Spanish, developing special training about supporting people with dementia and autism, developing a training video for DSWs about nonverbal communication, and developing a training videos for DSWs about stress.
- Contact
- Lynda Lahti Anderson
- Director
- Lynda Lahti Anderson
- Funder
- Minnesota Department of Human Services
Staff
Topics
- Direct support workforce
- Training