Habilitation (HAB)

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The Habilitation we provide in the group home is outcome-based training to enhance personal skill level in the home and community. Skill training is designed to increase or maintain an individual’s skills in the following areas.

• Socialization
• Adaptive skills
• Participation in his/her own community
• Communication
• Motor skills

Staffing needs are based on the individualized program and the needs of the individual being served.

The goal of the HAB program is to help you achieve a greater quality of life that promotes self growth and satisfaction.

Article 9 Training

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Our Article 9 and Client Intervention Training classes are taught by instructors certified by the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).

Our Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid (FA) classes are taught by instructors certified by The American Safety and Health Institute.

Our trainings include:

ARTICLE 9

An overview of consumers' rights, confidentiality and consent, prohibitions, the purpose of Program Review Committee (PRC) and Human Rights Committee (HRC), and positive behavior techniques.

CLIENT INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES

Focuses on prevention of behavioral outburst, positive behavior, behavioral teaching techniques, redirection; as well as physical techniques for managing behavior.

INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN (ISP)

An overview of the ISP process, as well as a discussion of the role of the ISP team. We also discuss Behavior Treatment Plans and confidential consumer files.

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

An in-service that introduces students to common medications. We discuss the purpose of the medication, as well as the proper way to distribute and document medication.

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR)

Both classroom and hands-on training in basic and up-to-date techniques in CPR and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) for the community and workplace. Our trainers are board-certified by American Safety and Health Institute.

FIRST AID (FA)

Classroom training of essential basic first aid that is up-to-date for the community and the workplace. Our trainers are board-certified by the American Safety and Health Institute.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

PTSD, Trauma, Abuse, ADHD, RAD, Bipolar disorder, Sexual behaviors

IN HOME TRAINING

Consumer specific, on-site training for staff working at our residential sites.

We offer extended training for all administrators. These in-services focus on member funds, petty cash, manager responsibilities and program writing and documentation.

• Members Rights
• ISP Process
• Seizures
• Medical Administration
• Prevention of Behavioral Incidents
• Confidentiality
• Respect, Dignity & Interactions
• Communication with Families
• Mission & Values