Human Resources for Organizational Leaders

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-HROL

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Explain the different types of labor and employment laws and their protections.
Identify human resources principles and best practices.
Describe strategies IDD organizations can use to manage human resources processes effectively.

Outline:
Section 1: Basics of Labor and Employment Law

The Importance of Human Resources

Types of Labor and Employment Laws

Your Relationship to Organized Labor

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 2: HR Principles and Best Practices

Principles of Human Resources

Best Practices in Human Resources

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Strategies for IDD Organizations

Common Challenges and Strategies

Promoting Wellness

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Subject Matter Expert: David Morstad, M.Ed.

David Morstad has a long career in the IDD field. He has served as a Corporate Director of Training, VP/Communications, and Executive Director and Senior Fellow of the Bethesda Institute. He is a Fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and a sought-after writer and speaker on issues of leadership in the disability field.

Editor: 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: All Staff; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency.

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