(Originally offered on February 22, 2023) Presenter: Jeff Allen, Director of Policy and Compliance, GVRA If your child is 14 years old or older, it is time to start thinking about life after high school. What kind of support would your child need to find employment or be successful at a post-secondary option? This presentation is your …
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Participant Direction Resources (NOW/COMP Waiver) (Originally offered on August 25, 2022) Presenter: Sitara Nayak, Parent to Parent of Georgia This presentation is a compilation of resources for both those individuals who currently Participant Direct and those who are considering this model. Running Time: 27 minutes Handouts: Participant Direction Fact Sheet PD Resources Handout
FB Live Mini Trainings- Performance Evaluations (Originally aired on August 26, 2022) Presenter: Parent to Parent of Georgia Staff, Sitara Nayak. She is also a parent and has 10 years of experience Participant Directing This short presentation has tips on conducting an employee performance evaluation and includes samples such as a tracking form and a …
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Originally aired on 7/29/2022 Presenter: Parent to Parent of Georgia staff: Sitara Nayak, VP of Programs, she is also a parent and has 10 years of experience with Participant Direction. This mini series includes tips and best practices when screening job applicants. Running Time: 11 minutes No handouts
(Originally aired on July 22, 2022) Presenters: Parent to Parent of Georgia staff: Sitara Nayak, VP of Programs & Mitzi Proffitt, Director of Support Services. Both are parents and have been Participant Directing for over 8 years. In this presentation you will learn about the various steps involved in hiring new staff. The presenters also share some tips. …
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(Originally aired on June 24, 2022) Presenter: Jane Grillo, Participant Direction Parent with over 5 years of experience This presentation will cover the importance of creating a job description for your direct support staff and some tips on what to include in this description. Running time: 13 minutes Handouts: Sample Job Description
(Originally aired on June 17, 2022) This short presentation walks you step by step on how to figure out the rate per hour for your Direct Support Staff. Name of Presenters: Parent to Parent of Georgia staff: Sitara Nayak, VP of Programs & Mitzi Proffitt, Director of Support Services. Both are parents and have been Participant …
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(originally offered on August 11, 2022) In this presentation, you will hear from Nicki Cline, a representative from Acumen Fiscal Services. She will cover information on what is Participant Direction, how to get started and the role and responsibilities of the employer and fiscal agent. Presenter: Nicki Cline, Executive Director, Acumen Fiscal Services in Georgia Running Time: 37 minutes Handouts: …
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(Originally offered on August 10, 2022) Presenter: Monica Douglas, Representative, Continuum Fiscal Services In this presentation, you will hear from Monica Douglas, a representative from Continuum Fiscal Services. She will cover information on participant direction, the role of the fiscal agent, and the Continuum enrollment process. Running Time: 24 minutes Handouts: Employee Electronic Timesheet Continuum …
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(originally offered 6/30/22) Presenter: Anna Maki, Director of Benefits Navigation at Bobby Dodd Institute In this webinar you will learn how to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), how to maintain these benefits while working and how to balance benefits and health insurance. Running time: 60 minutes. (For project …