DCDP Is Back!
The Designated Coordinator Development Program is a three day interactive course designed to help the participants gain the knowledge, confidence, and skills necessary to be a successful Designated Coordinator.  This program requires participants to demonstrate proficiency in key topic area, and upon achievement, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Make a Difference Workshops
STAR is proud to partner with Owakihi, Inc. and Dakota County to bring you the Make a Difference workshops with Lynda Kahn and Jack Pearpoint of Inclusion! These trainings will focus on how to turn person centered philosophies into every day realities through conversations, choices, and opportunities between individuals with disabilities and staff who support them.
Foundations for Success - Trainings Throughout Minnesota!
STAR is committed to offering our trainings at locations that are convenient for our customers.  Coming to Mankato, Willmar, and Bemidji this June!
 
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STAR Services is a training, education, staffing, consulting and business development resource for social service agencies, individuals, families, social service professionals, schools, and government agencies. We provide the support and solutions you need to achieve your goals and help you to better serve individuals with disabilities.

STAR Services works with disability providers throughout Minnesota to provide supports including:

  • Temporary staffing for residential, vocational, educational and in-home disability settings
  • Human resources support and recruiting services for all levels of staff with experience in the disability field
  • Training for direct care staff, managers, nurses, business owners, licensors, educators, law enforcement, social workers, etc., both online and in the classroom
  • Consulting for 245B, Adult Foster Care Rule 203, PCA, and child foster care on rules and regulations, Designated Coordinator duties, mock licensing audits, and program support
  • Assistance with starting up and running waivered services for DD, BI, CADI, CAC and Elderly Waivers
  • Person Centered Planning including Essential Lifestyle Planning, Personal Futures Planning, and MAPS and PATH facilitation
  • Health and Wellness and Nurse Consulting Services
  • Financial and Management Supports

We can help your agency from the earliest phase of new company start up (including applying for appropriate licenses, setting up your business structure and supports etc.) through advanced stages of success (including compliance audits, navigating the Department of Human Services requirements etc.).

Our trainings offer several levels of expertise. Orient staff to the disability field with classes like American Heart Association CPR and First Aid, Medication Administration, Vulnerable Adult Act, Maltreatment of Minors Act, Consumer Rights and the 245B requirements of training on aversive and deprivation procedures. Managers and administrative staff with experience in the field will enjoy classes on topics such as human resources, Designated Coordinator development, and finance. 

STAR Services recognizes that in the development of your company, the focus is on delivering quality direct care supports to the people you serve. We can assist you by providing skilled and experienced staff to fill the gaps in your business operations such as human resources, finance, quality assurance, and management. Using STAR Services gives you the expertise and peace of mind that you get from tenured professional employees, at a fraction of the cost.

Contact Jennifer  May at jmay@starsvcs.com or 651-644-3140 Ext. 257 for more information.


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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
The Community Outside Your Front Door
Happiness, friendship, and a sense of belonging can develop when people are engaged in activities of interest and meaning to them. As providers we often get overwhelmed with the rules and regulations that are involved with the service provision. Providing meaningful experiences and opportunities for the individuals we support is an important element of providing quality service. But how do we support people in exploring and finding these activities in their community? Participants in this three hour course will learn about tools and approaches to use to support the people they work with in getting connected to people, places, and activities that matter to them.
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Psychotropic Medication Monitoring
For any individual taking psychotropic medication, monitoring medication for effectiveness is mandatory according to current 245B licensing requirements. Proper training and knowledge is essential to completing all required documentation.
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