Requirements for Certified Support BrokersDDP Support Broker Training

March 20&21, 2011

REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED MONTANA DDP SUPPORT BROKERS

All requirements for certification as a Support Broker

must be met before you will receive certification.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION AS A DDP SUPPORT BROKER

 

• Minimum of 18 years of age• Skills and knowledge typically gained by

completing coursework, community classes, or workshops in human services.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MONTANA DDP SUPPORT BROKERS

• Two or more years of experience providing paid/unpaid support to persons with Intellectual Disabilities and knowledge of resources in the developmental disabilities field.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MONTANA DDP SUPPORT BROKERS

• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

• Completion of Training Required by the Developmental Disabilities Program

QUALIFICATIONS FOR MONTANA DDP SUPPORT BROKERS

• Pass the Support Broker Certification Examination with a minimum score of 80 points.

ONLINE TRAINING

To receive certification as a SupportBroker, you will be required to complete assigned courses in the College of Direct

Supports.

Required College of Direct Supports

Courses  

• Documentation – Confidentiality• Documentation – Effective

Documentation

Required College of Direct Supports

Courses

• Individual Rights and Choice: Restriction of Individual Rights

• Individual Rights and Choice: Your Role in Supporting Expression of Rights and Choice Making

Required College of Direct Supports

Courses

• Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults and Children: Defining Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

• Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults and Children: Documenting Abuse,

Neglect and Exploitation

Required College of Direct Supports

Courses

• Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults and Children: Preventing Abuse,

Neglect and Exploitation• Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults and

Children: Reporting Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation

Required Courses College of Direct Supports

• Safety at Home and in the Community: Fire Safety• Safety at Home and in the Community:

Responding to Emergencies• Safety at Home and in the Community:

Risks, Choices and Common Sense

College of Direct Supports Courses

You may also self-enroll in any of the courses listed in the College of Direct

Supports if you have a User ID.

College of Direct Supports

Website for the College of Direct Supports: 

http://collegeofdirectsupport.com/mtdd/

DDP CERTIFICATION TRAINING 03/20 – 21/2012

GROUND RULES

GROUND RULES

• Observe Scheduled Timeframes – Begin And End On Schedule

• Sign In For Each Morning and Afternoon Session

GROUND RULES

• Seats At Tables and Front of Room Are Reserved For Support Broker Trainees

• No Additional Seats Will Be Added Once Room Capacity Is Met

GROUND RULES

• Keep Distractions To A Minimum

• Do Not Obscure Video Screen Or Cameras

GROUND RULES

• Hold Up Your Hand To Make A Comment or Ask A Question

• Mute Microphones Unless Speaking To The Trainer

GROUND RULES

• Identify Your Name and Location When Speaking

• Be Brief and Keep Comments To The Subject Being Discussed

GROUND RULES

Questions and comments from Support Broker trainees or observers that require lengthy responses may need to be responded to at a later time.

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Kathleen Zeeck Self-Directed Services Coordinator111 Sanders, Rm 305Helena, Montana 50604406-444-5482kzeeck@mt.gov