CDDO Training

Quality training is essential for ongoing systems enhancement and quality improvement. The CDDO works to coordinate, facilitate, organize, and/or assure that training is focused on areas of local interest and need. This page will provide you with cost effective training opportunities available throughout the community and the necessary contact information to coordinate involvement.

Training areas of focus for Shawnee County Targeted Case Managers was developed in collaboration with Case Managers and endorsed by the Shawnee County Council of Community Members. Training areas of focus must be completed *annually (as per the TCM agencies defined training year) and include a minimum of 36 hours in the areas as follows

• Role of the Case Manager
• Service Planning
• Professional Development
• Rights Responsibilities and Legal Issues
• Benefits
• Community Resources
• Health & Safety

Additional training areas of focus are required for TCM’s within their first year of employment as a Case manager and those areas include:

• Overview of the Shawnee County CDDO (SNCDDO)
• SNCDDO BASIS Training
• SNCDDO Plan of Care Training

(For additional information specific to TCM training please review CDDO policy 06-011)

Upcoming CDDO Training Opportunities:

• The BSS (Bridging Services & Supports) Team invites you to Movies & Discussion during lunch (bring your own) and earn training hours. All movies held at TARC, 2701 SW Randolph Ave., No RSVP required.
  October 17, 2008 12:00pm-1:30pm "Darius Goes West"
  November 21, 2008 12:00-1:00pm "Lifestyles of the Poor and Unknown" & "Disability is Natural"
  Click on movie title for more details.
• RRAPS - Rights, Responsibilities, Advocacy & Personal Safety A Learning Experience For All People
  Classes will be held on six consecutive Monday afternoons beginning November 3rd, 2:00-4:00pm
  Instructor: Detective Kristi Powell of the Topeka Police Dept.
  There is no fee to attend. For more information about how to sign up for RRAPS contact:
  Billie Padilla, 785-232-5083 x306, bpadilla@sncddo.org
• CDDO Quarterly Training
  Topics include "CDDO Overview", "Article 63/Licensing", "BASIS", and "Beginning Plan of Care".
  Next Training Date: December 11, 2008, 8:30am-4:00pm
• Understanding Behavior
  Presented by: Quinta Avance, Behavior Analyst & Tina Lopez, Psychologist
  The first Friday of each month at 8:30am at KNI, Wheatland Building, Classroom A.
  If interested in attending contact Quinta Avance at 785-368-7473; email qra@kni.ks.gov or Julie McNickle at 785-296-5462.
  The Shawnee County CDDO has been working collaboratively with KNI to provide additional training about supporting individuals with challenging needs. This opportunity is at no cost for affiliated provider staff.
• Supporting Relationships
  An interactive workshop designed to recognize the value and importance of relationships in all of our lives. This workshop is geared toward Direct Support Professionals, Managers, Targeted Case Managers and anyone else who recognizes the power of relationships for all. Class is limited to 16 participants. Workshop dates to be announced.
• Creating Quality Person-Centered Support Plans
  This interactive 1/2-day workshop is intended for people who write, or have significant input into the development of person-centered support plans. Class is limited to 16 participants. Workshop dates to be announced.
• Also, please check the TARC Training Calendar for additional training opportunities.

Please RSVP to Billie Padilla, CDDO Administrative Assistant, at (785) 232-5083 ext 306 or .