Self-Directed Services

Course Code: REL-IDD-0-SDS

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 1/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Explain self-determination and its components.
Describe strategies for supporting self-determination.
Identify the essential elements and roles in a self-directed service arrangement.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: The Value of Self-Determination

Meet Lucy

What is Self-Determination?

Principles of Self-Determination

Real-Life Quality Outcomes

Common Barriers

Circle of Support

Review

Summary

Section 3: Self-Directed Services

Problems with Service Programs

What are Self-Directed Services?

Personal Responsibilities

DSP Responsibilities

Agency Responsibilities

Managing Funds and Budgets

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Congratulations!

Instructor: Katy Kunst, MBA, QIDP

Katy Kunst received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Master of Business Administration from Elon University. She has 15 years of experience serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters, including roles as direct support professional, program director, and training facilitator. She has created and facilitated training on topics including non-violent crisis interventions, person-centered planning, cultural competence, quality service delivery, regulatory compliance, and a variety of topics related to IDD services.

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