DDD Workforce Development Training Incentive Program
Posted on Mar 12, 2025 in NewsHawaiʻi State Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD) is funding an online training program designed to enhance the skills, knowledge, and resources of Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Service Supervisors (SS) in their roles providing 1915(c) waiver services. The online training program strives to enhance service quality, foster career progression, and bolster staff recruitment and retention. DDD Waiver Provider Agencies are encouraged to apply to receive funding. Applications are due Friday, April 4, 2025 at 4:00pm. The program will begin June 1, 2025.
The goal of Workforce Development Training Incentive Program (WDTIP) is to have participants complete 50 hours of certified training and achieve National Association of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Level 1 Certification.
A Request for Application (RFA) has been issued by the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii (RCUH) on behalf of the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Developmental Disabilities to solicit applications from DDD Waiver Provider Agencies who wish to be considered. The contract will be issued and administered as an Agreement for Services with the RCUH.
Please review the application for specific eligibility details, and watch the informational webinar for more information.
Download the Application – PDF Format
The following is a list of important dates for the program.
| Activity | Scheduled Date |
|---|---|
| RFA Issued | Friday, March 14, 2025 |
| Informational webinar – 9:00am to 11:00am | Tuesday, March 25, 2025 |
| Closing date for receipt of questions | Tuesday, March 25,2025, 4:00 p.m. |
| Department’s deadline for response to applicant’s questions | Tuesday, April 1, 2025 |
| Application due date | Friday, April 4, 2025, 4:00 p.m. |
| Selection/Award notifications | Friday, April 11, 2025 |
| Service agreement (contract) execution period | April 11 – May 12, 2025 |
| Orientation | May 13 – 27, 2025 |
| Program Start | June 1, 2025 |
Please direct questions to Marlene Murray via email at marlene.murray@doh.hawaii.gov. All questions and responses will be compiled and released on April 1, 2025, and will also be made available online on the DDD website.