DSPN exists to support and be a resource for member providers through advocacy and education resources so they can provide the highest quality and full array of services for those with disabilities throughout Wisconsin
Building Independence Project - New Training Dates Announced!
Disability Service Provider Network (DSPN) is excited to offer the Building Independence Project!
Building Independence is a workshop series designed to empower those that self-direct their own services. Now with expanded content and a dynamic trainer!
A robust and practical training series made possible by funding from Common Good Philanthropies.
For Those Self Directing Their Own Services:
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Are you having trouble finding qualified Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)?
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Would you like free training to improve your skills and confidence in hiring DSPs?
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How about feeling more relaxed knowing you have the right tools to manage your support?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, the Building Independence Project is here to help!
The Building Independence training consists of four 1-hour sessions and is conducted online, making it convenient for participants across Wisconsin.
Building Independence is a workshop series designed to empower and inform those that self-direct their own services.
This interactive training will:
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Highlight the advantages and responsibilities of self-directed supports along with identifying the key tasks in managing those supports.
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Break down the hiring process into manageable steps, from creating a job advertisement to extending a job offer.
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Assist participants in recognizing the skills, experience, and essential qualities they want in a care worker.
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Provide guidance for managing, maintaining, and retaining high-quality care workers long term.
We're delighted to announce that DSPN has partnered with Kate Kirchner of Aspire Vocational Services to deliver this training!
Next training dates:
September - registration opens August 15th - additional dates in October & November below.
Wednesday, 09/02: 3-4 p.m. Job Advertisements, Job Descriptions, Job Applications
Wednesday, 09/09: 1-2 p.m. Phone Screens, Interview Questions, Reference Checks
Wednesday, 09/16: 1-2 p.m. Job Offers, New Hire Paperwork, Orientation, and Training
Wednesday, 09/23: 1-2 p.m. Job Performance, Managing Workers, Safeguarding Your Belongings
Thank you to Common Good Philanthropies for making this training possible!
Meet Your Trainer!
Kate Kirchner, CRC, LPC is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor with nearly 20 years of experience working within disability, mental health, and vocational rehabilitation services.
Throughout her career, Kate has worked directly with individuals with disabilities as an employment specialist and has held leadership, training, and program development roles within employment and mental health services. Her experience has included serving as a statewide employment trainer, directing mental health and veteran-focused programming, coordinating a mental health court program, and providing vocational rehabilitation services. Today, Kate owns a private vocational rehabilitation practice where she provides vocational services to individuals with disabilities and other clients navigating employment and career transitions.
Kate has also served as a national evaluator of evidence-based supported employment practices and has trained disability service professionals on topics including person-centered services, employment supports, and effective service delivery.
At the center of Kate's work is a simple belief: people with disabilities should have a meaningful voice in the decisions that affect their lives. She is passionate about making information practical and accessible and helping individuals build the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions about the services, supports, and employment opportunities that affect their lives.
Additional Training Dates
October
Thursday, 10/08: 10-11 a.m.
Thursday, 10/15: 10-11 a.m.
Tuesday, 10/20: 10-11 a.m.
Thursday, 10/29: 10-11 a.m.
November
Thursday, 11/05: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday, 11/12: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Thursday, 11/19: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Thursday, 12/03: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesday, 12/02 – in person session afternoon – details TBD
For more information about the Building Independence Project, contact us - support@dspn.org or via the form below:
