Kākoʻo Kānaka DDD Workforce Initiative Overview

Kākoʻo Kānaka DDD Workforce Initiative: An Initiative of the Developmental Disabilities Division promoting person-centered practices, growth, and skill development.

DSP Level 1 Learning Plan Launch: June – July Encounter – Aug -Sept Descent – Oct – Nov
Work – what are the requirements for the plan, hours of training, and number of badges? 6 Badges / 17 Hours 5 Badges / 17 Hours 4 Badges / 16 Hours
Badges – What are the badges to be acquired during this time period?
  • Ethics
  • Person Centered Thinking
  • Ongoing Health Support
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Safety
  • 10 Hr of Training
  • Individual Activities
  • Friendship
  • Advocates Win
  • Informal Assessment
  • 25 HR of Training
  • Professional Development
  • Self-Care
  • Cultural Considerations
  • 50 HR of Training
Curriculum – What modules will be available? Here are the modules that are part of this Learning Plan for you to choose from:

  • A Day in the Life: An IDD Perspective
  • About Risk
  • Assisting with Oral Hygiene
  • Challenging Behavior
  • Five Valued Experiences
  • Health and Safety
  • Integrated Care in IDD
  • Introduction to Your Role
  • Mental Health
  • Person Centered Planning An Introduction
  • Person-Centered Thinking
  • Person-Centered Planning How To
  • Person-Centered Practice
  • Principles and Practices of Effective Direct Supports
  • Providing Support for Challenging Behavior
  • Safety in the Home
  • Seizures
  • Supporting People with IDD and Mental Health Conditions
  • Supporting Quality of Life for Individuals with IDD
  • Supporting Self-Advocacy Skills
  • The Importance of Control
  • Understanding Difficult Behavior
  • When to Act
 The curriculum for this block will be made available August 1, 2025 upon completion of first block. Based upon the interests of the DSP and direction from the Service Supervisor, additional modules will be made available to choose from for a more personalized training experience.

  • Medical
  • Behavioral
  • Special Interest
  • Employment
  • ???
Community of Practice – When will our collaborative meetings be? There will be 2 sessions to choose from each month – one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

  • June 25-27
  • July 23-25
 There will be 2 sessions to choose from each month – schedule will be based on cohort availability. There will be 2 sessions to choose from each month – schedule will be based on cohort availability.

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