Programs and Expenditures
Below are our program goals for 2022
- Increase resources and efforts for Child Find/Outreach, including updating the website and increasing social media opportunities; incorporating the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) family link onto the website and in collaboration with outside programs/agencies/schools so that families can screen their child if they have developmental concerns on our ASQ website.
- Train and mentor the new Developmental Specialist in their role as a DS including EI evidenced-based approach
- Continue to adapt to the hybrid approach to EI service delivery (in-person/virtual) as well as working from both the office and our home offices.
- One specialist will complete training to earn the Infant Mental Health credential as well as another specialist certified in the Newborn Observation (NBO).
- Make Brittco more user-friendly for staff by creating a “How to Guide” for our local process/use.
- Get all current evaluators trained in the new Battelle 3 evaluation tool.
- Apply for, receive and start using the new ARPA grant dollars for things like purchasing the new Battelle 3 kits; purchasing laptops and hotspots that can be loaned to families for virtual visits if needed; strengthening the fidelity to evidence-based EI practices through the purchase of professional books and resources on EI evidence-based topics as well as trainings like, “Fidelity in Practice-Early Intervention (FIP-EI) certification training”; and increasing local EI oversight.
- Create a reflective supervision process for all EI staff including file reviews and what FCFC oversight should look like.
- Collaborate with school districts to support and implement a transition-age youth program that will promote community-based instruction.
- Restart our Education Collaboration to continue to build capacity amongst paraprofessionals in school districts.
- Expand our inclusion program, REACH, into more school districts.
- Continue to work toward solutions and provide advocacy for the ever-growing affordable housing shortage.
- Work with area partners to increase access to free educational services that meet the interests of our clients.
- Develop a written process for new SSAs to refer to when completing waiver applications, waiver/date changes, NICS, etc.
- Train three SSAs in the CANS training this Fall as part of OhioRISE.
- Continue with the provider search and troubleshooting with SSA’s when unable to locate appropriate providers.
- Continue training on trauma-informed care.
- Offer two Healthy Relationship Curriculum training to people served.
- Expand in-house behavior support resources and supports.
- Coordinate between SSA Department and School Services to meet needs within school districts.
- Continue DSP recruitment efforts through dedicated staff time, marketing materials, and direct outreach to potential workforce.
- Improve referral process for preschool coordinators/special education coordinators.
- Continue to strengthen staff competency in mental health and suicide prevention skills.
- Complete a comprehensive onboarding process.
- Create online onboarding and supplemental training for SSAs.
- Create supplemental online training for providers.
- Launch the “Inclusion Takeover” project for at least three businesses in the community.
- On a quarterly basis, identify three specific candidates for community inclusion and work closely with the SSA in step by step progression in getting each of these in a volunteer or social scenario (per quarter).
- Increase the number of people receiving remote supports and using technology by 5%.
- Implement Ohio ISP with more efficient and updated PCBDD forms and annual planning process for people served.
- Complete a three-year strategic planning process, years 2023 through 2025.
- Consider Aldrige and Palay training to create a trauma-responsive work environment.
- Modify workspace in the Early Intervention and SSA office area to create a drop-in workspace for employees working a hybrid model and accommodate for virtual and flexible meeting space.
- Collaborate with agencies and independent providers to address the direct support professional shortage.
- Explore accounting software to replace Infal.
