By Shannin Prather
July 2016 | 2016 Summer Newsletter
Empowering consumers to feel independent, healthy, and safe are core priorities at Public Authority Services by Sourcewise. To accomplish this, we have partnered with adult schools and independent instructors throughout Santa Clara County to offer training for IHSS care providers. Classes are designed to assist care providers in developing valuable skills needed to provide quality in-home services and prevent injuries.
Over the past 19 months, the semester-length course offerings have grown from nine to fifteen topics. Currently these classes are optional and can be taken in any order, over any length of time. Active providers can register for their preferred classes each semester and have the flexibility to choose
classes offered around their work schedules. Providers can complete classes at no cost.
Our future goal is to continue increasing our class offerings for care providers; as well as the languages and locations in which they are available. We are also exploring options to make classes available to consumers through the use of technology.
We have recently introduced a new training opportunity for consumers with Call and Connect Sessions. These free, educational conference calls are available exclusively to IHSS consumers and their authorized representatives. See the Call and Connect Session schedule in the next article to learn more.
We will keep you updated on our progress as we work to expand the training opportunities available. Please support your care provider in their efforts to become better at caring for you, and encourage them to attend these classes. Class schedules will be mailed to IHSS care providers in mid-August.
For more information on training opportunities, please call the Public Authority Training Department: (408) 350-3220 or visit pascc.org.
Empowering consumers to feel independent, healthy, and safe are core priorities at Public Authority Services by Sourcewise. To accomplish this, we have partnered with adult schools and independent instructors throughout Santa Clara County to offer training for IHSS care providers. Classes are designed to assist care providers in developing valuable skills needed to provide quality in-home services and prevent injuries.
Over the past 19 months, the semester-length course offerings have grown from nine to fifteen topics. Currently these classes are optional and can be taken in any order, over any length of time. Active providers can register for their preferred classes each semester and have the flexibility to choose classes offered around their work schedules. Providers can complete classes at no cost.
Our future goal is to continue increasing our class offerings for care providers; as well as the languages and locations in which they are available. We are also exploring options to make classes available to consumers through the use of technology.
We have recently introduced a new training opportunity for consumers with Call and Connect Sessions. These free, educational conference calls are available exclusively to IHSS consumers and their authorized representatives. See the Call and Connect Session schedule in the next article to learn more.
We will keep you updated on our progress as we work to expand the training opportunities available. Please support your care provider in their efforts to become better at caring for you, and encourage them to attend these classes. Class schedules will be mailed to IHSS care providers in mid-August.
For more information on training opportunities, please call the Public Authority Training Department: (408) 350-3220 or visit pascc.org.