Click here for more information! You can also download the Support Broker Training Flyer or the Support Broker Memo!What is a Support Broker? Support Brokers assist participants and their representatives who are employers of staff wo work directly with persons with a developmental disability.What are Qualifications for Support Brokers?
Is at least 18 years old
Has received training to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities
Is familiar with developmental disabilities services and resources available in Montana
Has at least two years of experience providing assistance to persons with developmental disabilities
Can pass a Criminal Background Check
What Training do you Need?No cost training provided through
The College of Direct Supports
Two-day training streamed to sites across Montana.
A limited stipend for persons extended distances from training sites will be available on a case-by-case basis
Why Be Certified?To be paid, the Support Broker must be certified by the State of Montana Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP).
When:March 20-21, 2012Deadline for Application March 7, 2012Contact:Kathy ZeeckSelf-Directed Services Coordinator Phone: 406-444-5482Email: kzeeck@mt.gov
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DDP and MCDD Town Hall Meetings - Kalispell, Missoula, Butte - Oct. 2,3, 22, 2013 - 0 views
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The Developmental Program in conjunction with the Montana Council on Developmental Disabilities will be holding a series of town hall meetings this fall. The purpose of the meetings are to gather input from individuals, families and other stakeholders regarding current supports and services as well as ideas on how they can better meet the needs of individuals. Two more meetings are scheduled.
When/Where:
Kalispell - October 2nd, 2013
Missoula - October 3rd, 2013
Butte - October 22nd, 2013
Questions? - Please call MCDD Council offices at 866-443-4332 or 406-443-4371
PLUK News feed: Montana Developmental Disabilities Program: Support Broker Certificatio... - 0 views
DDP Town Hall Meetings - Billings - Dec. 3, 2013 - 0 views
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The Developmental Disabilities Program is holding a town hall meeting seek public input on new or innovative services, improvements, barriers, and enhancements to the service delivery system for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. When:
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mountain Where:
2121 Rosebud Dr. Ste. H,
Billings, MT 59101
(Please enter in back of building)
DDP Town Hall Meetings - Great Falls - Dec. 10, 2013 - 0 views
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The Developmental Disabilities Program is holding a town hall meeting seek public input on new or innovative services, improvements, barriers, and enhancements to the service delivery system for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. When:
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Mountain Where:
Easter Seals-Goodwill
425 1st Ave. N.
Great Falls, MT 59401
DDP Adult Providers, Autism 101 training - Webinar - Oct. 7, 2013 - 0 views
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The October topic will be Autism 101 and will cover basic information about the disorder. Later monthly session topics will include ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), PBS (Positive Behavior Supports), Communication, and Evidence Based Intervention. This training and each of the following autism trainings will be held on the first Monday of each month at 2:00pm to 4:00pm. So, you can plan ahead and mark your calendars.
When:
Monday, October 7, 2013
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mountain
Where:
For these training sessions, you will be using the VisionNet bridge, so you can choose to go to a VisionNet site (school, etc.) or you can request a link to participate from any computer with internet access. There are an unlimited number of links, so people don't need to travel to a central location.
Contact:
Jackie Emerson, Developmental Disabilities Program, DPHHS at (406) 444-4088
Progress Reports for the Montana Children's Autism Waiver - 0 views
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In 2009, the Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) within Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) began the Children’s Autism Waiver (CAW) as way to provided intensive (20 hours a week), applied behavior analysis to young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families. The Medicaid waiver program is state-wide and provides services for 50 children at a time. The first cohort of children who have completed the services have just exited. As part of the exit procedure, a comprehensive evaluation was completed.
MT INVEST Employment Specialist Training - 0 views
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We are pleased to announce the release of a new FREE online training curriculum, Montana Integrated Vocational Employment Specialist Training (MT INVEST). MT INVEST is a joint project of the Developmental Disabilities Program and Vocational Rehabilitation, and is available to our employment partners and the public throughout the State of Montana!
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Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 1-877-668-4490, Access code: 575 400 939
What:
Our friends at the DDP state office are inviting all of us, plus parents and any interested folks statewide to join them on a statewide call to educate, inform, and answer any questions folks have about the Children's Autism Waiver. We have created two forms for folks to submit questions, and to sign up to receive notice of future calls. It is planned that the DDP state office will plan periodic calls like this for parents on needed topics. Feel free to distribute widely. Folks may email PLUK with questions at info@pluk.org.
When:
Friday, May 17, 2013
12:00 pm - 2:00m pm Mountain