Orientation Training at Springbrook

Springbrook provides a 5-day orientation program for all new employees. Below is the list of topics covered during the first three days.

• Agency Welcome
• Communication I
• Communication II
• Universal Enhancement I
• Universal Enhancement II
• Quality Assurance Issues
• Sexual Harassment & Personnel Issues
• Participant Related Issues
• Team Building
• Incidents and Mandated Reporting
• Medical Issues
• Sensitivity Training
• Mealtime Planning
• Confidentiality and HIPAA
• Lifting and Back Safety
• Pool Safety
• Van Safety
• Fire Safety
• CPR
• First Aid

 

Other required trainings that immediate follow the first week include:

• Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R) - 2 days
• Medication Administration - 5 days

Direct Support Professionals must also complete a 6-week extended orientation training program that includes both classroom and hands on learning.  Required trainings includes:

• Ethics
• Advanced Team Building
• Nuts and Bolts of Human Services and Direct Care
• Behavior Modification
• Developmental Disabilities and Medical Issues
• Teaching/Coaching and Communication