Working with Natural and Other Paid Supports

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-WNOPS

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Explain the importance of integrating natural and paid supports in the workplace.
Identify strategies to communicate and collaborate with job seekers and their natural and paid supports.

Outline:
Section 1: The Role and Importance of Natural and Paid Supports in the Workplace

Workplace Success Takes a Team

What Are Paid and Natural Supports?

The Importance of Natural and Paid Supports in the Workplace

Cole’s Story: A New Challenge at Work

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Collaborating and Communicating With Natural and Paid Supports

Collaborating With Natural and Paid Supports

Common Challenges to Working With Natural and Paid Supports

Knowledge Check

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: 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: Support Services Personnel; in the following settings: Intellectual Developmental Disabiilties: Home and Community-Based Services, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Agency, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Family Living Homes, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF/IID), Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Residential Services, Intellectual Developmental Disabilities: Residential Supported Living Services.

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