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DDA Policy Training for Employment Services


Description

Welcome to today’s training, Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS) Policy for Employment Services at Service Alternatives.


Please note! WA Developmental Disabilities has a new name! 

As of May 1, 2025, community services for children and adults with disabilities changed names.

Previously Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), they are now: Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS)


The DDCS mission is still the same: We strive to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live and thrive in their chosen communities with the supports they choose.  


Please note! Washington State's Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) revamped how community services for children and adults with disabilities are served. As of May 1st, 2025 the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) has been restructured into Developmental Disabilities Community Services (DDCS). Throughout this training we will usually use the acronym DDCS, however some materials may still refer to DDA. These are the same organization.


Today we will be reviewing nine (9) DDCS policies that govern our work and guide our services. These policies are all under DDCS Policy 6.13 Provider Qualifications for Employment and Day Program Services. If you would like to download these policies, you can find them in the Files section of this course. 

  • Policy 5.06 Client Rights
  • Policy 6.08 Incident Management and Reporting Requirements for County and County-Contracted Providers
  • Policy 4.11 County Services for Working Aged Adults
  • Policy 15.03 Community Protection Standards for Employment Program Services
  • Policy 15.05 Community Protection Program Reductions and Exit Criteria
  • Policy 5.14 Positive Behavior Support for Adults
  • Policy 5.23 Functional Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans: Employment and Day
  • Policy 5.15 Restrictive Procedures
  • Policy 5.17 Physical Intervention Techniques

Certified In:: DDA Policies: 5.06, 6.08, 4.11, 15.03, 1...

Content
  • Course Objectives
  • How To Read Policy Documents
  • Policy 5.06 Client Rights
  • About Policy 5.06
  • Video: Client Rights Making Choices
  • Read Policy 5.06
  • Scenario 
  • Policy 6.08 Incidents and Reporting
  • About Policy 6.08
  • Read Policy 6.08
  • Mandatory Reporting
  • Policy 6.08 Knowledge Check
  • Policy 4.11 County Services for Working Aged Adults
  • About Policy 4.11
  • Supporting Disability in the Workplace
  • Read Policy 4.11
  • Policy 15.03 Community Protection Standards
  • About Policy 15.03
  • Read Policy 15.03
  • Policy 15.05 Community Protection Reduction and Exit Criteria
  • About Policy 15.05
  • Read Policy 15.05
  • Policy 5.14 Positive Behavior Support for Adults
  • About Policy 5.14
  • Read Policy 5.14
  • Policy 5.14 Knowledge Check
  • Policy 5.23 Functional Assessment and Positive Behavior Support Plans
  • About Policy 5.23
  • WA DSHS Guiding Values
  • Read Policy 5.23
  • Policy 5.15 Restrictive Procedures
  • About Policy 5.15
  • Read Policy 5.15
  • Policy 5.15 Knowledge Check
  • Policy 5.17 Physical Intervention Techniques
  • About Policy 5.17
  • Read Policy 5.17
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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