Supported Living Agencies are responsible for providing SLS orientation within the first two weeks of employment for both paid and unpaid staff whose duties include the direction or supervision of SLS, or direct service delivery to people receiving services.
The SLS orientation shall include:
Supported Living Service Agencies are responsible for providing training to the people receiving service and their Circle of Support regarding the Philosophy of SLS, Consumers' rights, Identification and reporting of suspected abuse or exploitation of the consumer, Internal grievance procedure of the SLS vendor, and Strategies for building and maintaining an effective circle of support.
Some recommendations for additional trainings that may be included in new employee training:
Person Specific Trainings