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Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) is one where services are designed and delivered in a way for emotional and psychological needs Anyone wishing to participate in Bite-sized Leadership Training Series, must have already attended either the Elemental Leadership Booster, or completed this year's (2022) Introduction to Elemental Leadership 2-Day Webinar and/or 2-day Elemental Leadership full class. This class is indented for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute.

INFORMED RESPONSE™ is a Trauma Informed Care (TIC) training, which is a strengths-based service delivery approach that is grounded in an understanding of, and responsiveness to, the impact of trauma. Trauma is psychological, biological, and physical reaction to extreme stress that is caused by an experience, series of events, or circumstances that are perceived by an individual as extremely harmful or threatening to themselves or somebody close to them. Trauma involves long lasting negative effects on multiple parts of a person’s life and functioning. This class is indented for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute.

Summary Washington State requires long-term care workers to take this class. Topics include agency policies and procedures, Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISP), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), Rehabilitation skills, and maintaining positive relationships with SA clients. Attendees must attend Day 1 prior to attending any of the other classes. These are the foundational concepts of respect, dignity, and boundaries that are pulled through the entire training, as well as the history and definitions of the conditions that qualify an individual to receive DDA services. After day 1, they can do the days in any order; however, they must complete day 3 to be eligible to attend skills lab. Day 3 webinar covers the first half of chapter 12 (Personal Skills) and the lab completes chapter 12. Audience This 40 Hour Training is required by Washington State. Participants in this training should be long-term care workers or are required by their program to attend the 40 hours of training. Please Note: Days 1-5 are webinars. Chapter 12 is taught in person. Participants are required to participate in the webinar daily and complete 3.5 hours of homework each day to obtain 40 hrs. of class credit. Supervisors should be aware that this is a 40-hour/week class, and the participants should not be scheduled to work on shift following the class to complete their homework and receive their full credit for the 40 hours.

Summary Washington State requires long-term care workers to take this class. Topics include agency policies and procedures, Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISP), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), Rehabilitation skills, and maintaining positive relationships with SA clients. Attendees must attend Day 1 prior to attending any of the other classes. These are the foundational concepts of respect, dignity, and boundaries that are pulled through the entire training, as well as the history and definitions of the conditions that qualify an individual to receive DDA services. After day 1, they can do the days in any order; however, they must complete day 3 to be eligible to attend skills lab. Day 3 webinar covers the first half of chapter 12 (Personal Skills) and the lab completes chapter 12. Audience This 40 Hour Training is required by Washington State. Participants in this training should be long-term care workers or are required by their program to attend the 40 hours of training. Please Note: Days 1-5 are webinars. Chapter 12 is taught in person. Participants are required to participate in the webinar daily and complete 3.5 hours of homework each day to obtain 40 hrs. of class credit. Supervisors should be aware that this is a 40-hour/week class, and the participants should not be scheduled to work on shift following the class to complete their homework and receive their full credit for the 40 hours.

Summary Washington State requires long-term care workers to take this class. Topics include agency policies and procedures, Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISP), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), Rehabilitation skills, and maintaining positive relationships with SA clients. Attendees must attend Day 1 prior to attending any of the other classes. These are the foundational concepts of respect, dignity, and boundaries that are pulled through the entire training, as well as the history and definitions of the conditions that qualify an individual to receive DDA services. After day 1, they can do the days in any order; however, they must complete day 3 to be eligible to attend skills lab. Day 3 webinar covers the first half of chapter 12 (Personal Skills) and the lab completes chapter 12. Audience This 40 Hour Training is required by Washington State. Participants in this training should be long-term care workers or are required by their program to attend the 40 hours of training. Please Note: Days 1-5 are webinars. Chapter 12 is taught in person. Participants are required to participate in the webinar daily and complete 3.5 hours of homework each day to obtain 40 hrs. of class credit. Supervisors should be aware that this is a 40-hour/week class, and the participants should not be scheduled to work on shift following the class to complete their homework and receive their full credit for the 40 hours.

Service Alternatives is an American Red Cross Authorized Provider. The First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age – adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED valid for two years. This class is indented for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute.

This Supported Living Update meets 6 hours of Continuing Education credits for employees in our Adult Residential Services programs. Positive Behavior Support is an approach that can help a person overcome a pattern of problem behaviors by focusing on teaching the individual safer, easier, and more effective ways to get needs and wants met. This training focuses on looking at an individual’s behaviors holistically, identifying and teaching appropriate replacement behaviors, and creating ways to reinforce positive behaviors. A strength-based approach is emphasized. Please Note: This is now an in-person, one-day class. The registration for this class will close 1 week before the class starts. Upon enrollment, all participants must include the address to which they wish to have their class materials mailed.

This training provides new Service Alternatives employees an overview of the organization including its history, values, policy/procedures, and information about each of the divisions. This training is specifically designed for newly hired SA employees. This class is indented for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute. Link to Student Handbook

Summary Washington State requires long-term care workers to take this class. Topics include agency policies and procedures, Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISP), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), Rehabilitation skills, and maintaining positive relationships with SA clients. Attendees must attend Day 1 prior to attending any of the other classes. These are the foundational concepts of respect, dignity, and boundaries that are pulled through the entire training, as well as the history and definitions of the conditions that qualify an individual to receive DDA services. After day 1, they can do the days in any order; however, they must complete day 3 to be eligible to attend skills lab. Day 3 webinar covers the first half of chapter 12 (Personal Skills) and the lab completes chapter 12. Audience This 40 Hour Training is required by Washington State. Participants in this training should be long-term care workers or are required by their program to attend the 40 hours of training. Please Note: Days 1-5 are webinars. Chapter 12 is taught in person. Participants are required to participate in the webinar daily and complete 3.5 hours of homework each day to obtain 40 hrs. of class credit. Supervisors should be aware that this is a 40-hour/week class, and the participants should not be scheduled to work on shift following the class to complete their homework and receive their full credit for the 40 hours.

This Supported Living Update meets 6 hours of Continuing Education credits for employees in our Adult Residential Services programs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that has proven results across many different populations. Participants in this class will learn what DBT is and what it is designed to treat. It’s designed to challenge and change perspectives, both in the workplace and outside of it. Attendees will be presented with new ways of thinking about challenging behaviors and gain skills to help manage them. Tools covered include Behavior Chain Analysis (used to process challenging behaviors) as well as Core Mindfulness skills. Using DBT skills to enhance and support daily activities will be highlighted. Intro to Dialectical Behavior Therapy must be taken prior to attending DBT Skills.

This Supported Living Update meets 6 hours of Continuing Education credits for employees in our Adult Residential Services programs. Positive Behavior Support is an approach that can help a person overcome a pattern of problem behaviors by focusing on teaching the individual safer, easier, and more effective ways to get needs and wants met. This training focuses on looking at an individual’s behaviors holistically, identifying and teaching appropriate replacement behaviors, and creating ways to reinforce positive behaviors. A strength-based approach is emphasized. Please Note: This is now an in-person, one-day class. The registration for this class will close 1 week before the class starts. Upon enrollment, all participants must include the address to which they wish to have their class materials mailed.

Summary Washington State requires long-term care workers to take this class. Topics include agency policies and procedures, Individual Instruction and Support Plans (IISP), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP), Rehabilitation skills, and maintaining positive relationships with SA clients. Attendees must attend Day 1 prior to attending any of the other classes. These are the foundational concepts of respect, dignity, and boundaries that are pulled through the entire training, as well as the history and definitions of the conditions that qualify an individual to receive DDA services. After day 1, they can do the days in any order; however, they must complete day 3 to be eligible to attend skills lab. Day 3 webinar covers the first half of chapter 12 (Personal Skills) and the lab completes chapter 12. Audience This 40 Hour Training is required by Washington State. Participants in this training should be long-term care workers or are required by their program to attend the 40 hours of training. Please Note: Days 1-5 are webinars. Chapter 12 is taught in person. Participants are required to participate in the webinar daily and complete 3.5 hours of homework each day to obtain 40 hrs. of class credit. Supervisors should be aware that this is a 40-hour/week class, and the participants should not be scheduled to work on shift following the class to complete their homework and receive their full credit for the 40 hours.

This course covers Bloodborne Pathogens, SA BBP Control Plan, SCRIPT, Washington Labor & Industries regulations on Incident reporting, Covid-19 Protocols, and safe driving practices. This class is intended for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute.