1. Requirements for Certified Support Brokers DDP Support Broker Training March 20&21, 2011

2. REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED MONTANA DDP SUPPORT BROKERS All requirements for certification as a Support Broker must be met before you will receive certification.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. QUALIFICATIONS FOR MONTANA DDP SUPPORT BROKERS Ability to pass a criminal background check. Completion of Training Required by the Developmental Disabilities Program

6. QUALIFICATIONS FOR MONTANA DDP SUPPORT BROKERS Pass the Support Broker Certification Examination with a minimum score of 80 points.

7. ONLINE TRAINING To receive certification as a Support Broker, you will be required to complete assigned courses in the College of Direct Supports.

8. Required College of Direct Supports Courses Documentation – Confidentiality Documentation – Effective Documentation

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. College of Direct Supports Website for the College of Direct Supports: http://collegeofdirectsupport.com/mtdd/

15. DDP CERTIFICATION TRAINING 03/20 – 21/2012 GROUND RULES

16. Observe Scheduled Timeframes – Begin And End On Schedule Sign In For Each Morning and Afternoon Session

17. 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

18. GROUND RULES Keep Distractions To A Minimum Do Not Obscure Video Screen Or Cameras

19. GROUND RULES Hold Up Your Hand To Make A Comment or Ask A Question Mute Microphones Unless Speaking To The Trainer

20. GROUND RULES Identify Your Name and Location When Speaking Be Brief and Keep Comments To The Subject Being Discussed

21. 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.

22. QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? Kathleen Zeeck Self-Directed Services Coordinator 111 Sanders, Rm 305 Helena, Montana 50604 406-444-5482 kzeeck@mt.gov