Orientation2009

This is your “classroom” orientation. . .

Agenda for Section 1 (2 hours)

HAVAR History and Goals HAVAR Table of Organization Program Services and Service Standards Program Policies and Regulations Service Principles Service Format Homework Assignments

Agenda for Section 2 (up to 2

hours)

At home, trainee will read through the Havar policy/procedure manual, selected sections.

Agenda for Section 3 (2-3 hours)

Q&A regarding policies/Review selected policies

Rights Safety, inc. MUIs Communications Role of ISPs and County Boards Homework Assignments

Agenda for Section 4 (up to 2 hours)

At home, trainee will read/view selected homework and prepare a brief report

Agenda for Section 5 (3/4 hour)

Time sheet instructions Applicable benefit information HIPPA

Agenda for Section 6 (2 hrs)

Report back on reading Fire Safety OSHA

Agenda for Section 7 (1 ½ hours)

Unfinished Business video The Potato Video Review scenarios and discuss Any loose ends Sign orientation training form

Agenda for Section 8 (1/4-1/2

hour)

Talk with Debbie

Bonus Section (4 hours and 2 hour annual

refresher)

Drug Free WorkplaceNot, Free Drug Workplace

Not, Workplace Free Drugs

HAVAR’s Mission Statement

We connect people to people in order to build an inclusive community in which all citizens with disabilities can reach their full potential, realize their dreams, and contribute to others – based on their own unique gifts.

HAVAR’s Core Values

Hospitality Person-centered-ness Fiscal Responsibility

Continuous Evaluation Tenacity Integrity

Adventure

Selected Goals for 2009Program Establish and publicize outcome measures for:

Adult Day Services array Drop-in residential/respite services 24 hour residential services Service Coordination per National Core Indicators

Establish an evening program for Recreation and Leisure activities at BBAC in Nelsonville

Add therapy services through the BBAC facility Operate the Putt People First miniature golf course as

an employment site for people who have disabilities second year!

Create an effective respite program for kids and families with autism in Washington and Athens Counties.

Selected Goals for 2009Personnel and Fiscal

Support a the second class through the PATHS Direct Services Professional certification program

Continue and complete the conversion of our employee evaluation format.

Fund three full time Program Managers in Washington County.

Fund Raisingwww.puttpeoplefirst.org www.letspulltogether.org

The Supported Living Umbrella

Adult Day Services Array

The Rights Umbrella

People First Language Say:

People with disabilities.Paul has a cognitive disability (diagnosis).Kate has autism (or a diagnosis of...).Ryan has Down syndrome (or a diagnosis of...).Sara has a learning disability (diagnosis).Bob has a physical disability (diagnosis).Mary is of short stature/she’s a little person.Tom has a mental health condition.Nora uses a wheelchair/mobility chair.Steve receives special ed services.Tonya has a developmental delay.Children without disabilities.Communicates with her eyes/device/etc.CustomerCongenital disabilityBrain injuryAccessible parking, hotel room, etc.She needs . . . or she uses . . .

Instead of:The handicapped or disabled.He’s mentally retarded.She’s autistic.He’s Down’s; a Down's person; mongoloid. She’s learning disabled.He’s a quadriplegic/is crippled.She’s a dwarf/midget.

He’s emotionally disturbed/mentally ill.She’s confined to/is wheelchair bound.He’s in special ed; he's a sped student. She’s developmentally delayed.Normal/healthy/typical children. Is non-verbal.Client, consumer, recipient, etc.Birth defectBrain damagedHandicapped parking, hotel room, etc.She has problems/special needs.

Havar Pride

oPerson-centered planning

oHome ownership

oAPPC/leadership development

oStaff longevity

oAutism resource

oFamily support . . . and more