9:00 - 10:30 AM |
Arc Minnesota Services Overview and Informed Decision Making |
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The Arc Minnesota supports people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. We get many referrals from people like you! We will give an overview of our program, including Housing, Self-Advocacy, Public Policy, Community Engagement and Outreach, and several new grants. Then, we will discuss our Help Desk and Individual Advocacy work in depth. Participants will practice how to support others in making truly informed decisions. |
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Presenter: Courtney Kressin, LSW, Director of Individual Advocacy and Education, The Arc Minnesota; Nora Ulseth, BA in Special Education, ABS license, Individual Advocacy Manager, The Arc Minnesota |
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Track: Developmental Disabilities |
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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Retaining the Direct Support Workforce through Training of Frontline Supervisors |
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Frontline Supervisors (FLSs) are critical to the success and retention of Direct Support Workers (DSWs) but FLSs are often hired or promoted with minimal additional training. To be effective, the role of FLS requires a diverse set of skills, including both supervisory and direct support skills. In this session, attendees will learn about best practices for training FLSs and be given time to discuss strategies that they use to train supervisors. |
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Presenter: Megan Sanders, MPP, MSW, National Workforce Consultant, Institute on Community Integration; Claire Benway, MA, National Training Consultant, Institute on Community Integration |
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Track: Supervision and Management |
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1:00 - 2:00 PM |
Identifying and Responding to Sexual Grooming in Diverse Settings |
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Sexual grooming is the systematic process used to facilitate undetected sexual contact with a child. Adult sex offenders often groom the selected victim, their family system, and the community in person and/or online. Being able to recognize and respond to the various categories and stages of sexual grooming through one’s work with a vulnerable child, family, or adult engaging in these behaviors is critical to prevention and treatment. |
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Presenters: Dayle Pruitt, PhD, LICSW, Assistant Professor, Winona State University; Molly Wolf, PhD, LMSW, Professor, PennWest University; Tracy Leet, LCSW, Adjunct Instructor, PennWest University |
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Track: Additional Topics |
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2:30 - 3:30 PM |
It Starts by Saying Hi! Including People Supported in the DEIA Conversation |
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It Starts by Saying Hi! was created in response to the challenges faced when talking with people receiving services about the importance of understanding people of different races, religions, sexualities, and abilities. Learn the importance of a proactive plan for teaching people who receive services to treat everyone with respect as well as getting to experience the class for yourself! |
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Presenters: Leanne Mull, MHA, Co-Director, Blue Tower Solutions, Inc.; Jesus (Chuy) Campuzano, Self Advocate, Consultant, Blue Tower Solutions, Inc.; Tavarus Wesley, Self Advocate, Presenter, Blue Tower Solutions, Inc. |
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Track: Developmental Disabilities |