Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm ET /
8:00 am – 10:00 am PT

Presented by: Sarah Louer, LCSW, LICSW (See Bio) and Ashley Wilfore, MS (See Bio)

To be eligible for a certificate of attendance, you must attend the entire live training and complete an evaluation form within 24 hours following the live event.

Please note: This training is not eligible for CE credits.

Online Training Description:

In 2022, surveys revealed a national shortage of direct support professionals (DSPs) in the U.S., particularly affecting services for adult males with intellectual and developmental disabilities and histories of sexually abusing others. This shortage led 83% of providers to reject new referrals and 63% to discontinue services, exacerbating issues in client care and public safety. Consequently, millions are left without support or must travel outside their communities.

The Cornerstone Program in rural upstate New York is navigating significant challenges, including limited resources and a 41% staffing vacancy rate as of January 2024. Despite these hurdles, it continues to expand services and maintain low recidivism rates among participants. This training, led by the Senior Director and Director of Clinical Services of the Cornerstone Program, explores how the program survives under such constraints.

The presenters, Sarah Louer and Ashley Wilfore, outline how the DPSs use the ARMIDILO-S assessment tool to guide decision-making and least-restrictive supervision while working within a staffing crisis. The presenters share how human rights remain at the forefront of the Cornerstone Program’s decisions and how administrators and Clinicians prevent the program from becoming overly restrictive with technology or staff.

Additionally, the presenters discuss innovative housing projects developed throughout the staffing crisis, designed to deliver specialized services for people dually diagnosed while minimizing staffing requirements.

It is imperative for treatment programs across the globe to share successful strategies that implement evidence-based approaches under resource constraints, especially in the context of this long-term staffing crisis.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1) Identify strategies for addressing limited staffing while making decisions related to supervision reduction and risk management.
2) Explain how to implement the ARMIDILO-S within community residential treatment programs to inform decisions regarding risk management, human rights and safety when faced with limited resources.
3) Consider alternative housing options when faced with limited resources.

Interactive Follow-Up Meeting

Attendees are invited to join an open discussion 15 minutes following the end of the training, where you can engage with fellow attendees by turning on your camera and microphone. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and contribute to a meaningful exchange of ideas. Time will be allocated to address questions or insights from the training. Please note that attendance is optional and will not affect your eligibility for a training certificate.

We can refund your training fee up to 24 hours prior to the start of the training.

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