DSP 1100 - Community Inclusion and Networking in LTSS

The purpose of this course is for the learner to develop the skills needed to help an individual become a part of the community through valued roles and relationships, and to assist them with major transitions that occur in community life. The ability to coordinate a community inclusion action plan to identify personalized community preferences and goals will be explained. Coordinating and facilitating activities with the individual will be discussed and include friendship and peer interactions, communication with family, community outings, and social functions. Techniques will be shared on how to gather resources for the individual to reach their vocational, educational, and career goals. The learner will be given methods to help the individual learn to network within informal support groups, identify job opportunities along with training and retention efforts, and promote the right to live in the community of choice using natural supports. The learner will have the opportunity to apply these new skills in the various Long Term Services & Supports service settings.

Student Learning Outcomes:
 This course prepares the DSW to know and do the following:

• Encourage and assist individuals in connecting with others and developing valued social and/or work roles based on his or her choices.
• Support the individual by helping to connect individual with friends and to live and be included in the community of his or her choice.
• Help the individual transition between services and adapt to life changes, including moving into home and community based settings.
• Respect the role of family members in planning and providing services.