Residential Services of NE MN, Inc.

Training Sequence

A key to RSI's success has been its high-quality, in-depth staff training. RSI offers a variety of training opportunities designed to increase staff's knowledge and competence in providing quality services. Our training program is separated into Orientation A & B, Initial and Ongoing levels.

• Orientation Sequence A must be completed within 30 days of hire and before a DSP works without another fully trained staff present. It consists of Onboarding, Safety (online), and Program-Specific Training.
• Orientation Sequence B must be completed within 60 days of hire and before a DSP works independently. It consists of CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration.
• Initial Training must be completed within 90 days of hire. It consists of Professional Boundaries, Vehicle Orientation Certification (online), Documentation (online), RSI Mission and Philosophy, and at least one Disability-Specific Training as assigned by your supervisor. This training will be counted toward annual training hours required by licensing.
• Ongoing Training: Once finished with the Orientation and Initial sequences, DSPs will continue to attend trainings sufficient to meet licensing requirements as directed in the Staff Training Policy.

DSPs will follow their program's Training Track which lays out the order in which trainings are to be completed. Failure to complete trainings by assigned deadlines may result in a reduced rate of pay, limited shift assignments, being taken off of the schedule or disciplinary action. Staff may only be excused from training or have their timelines extended with the permission of their Program Manager or RN.

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Refreshers

In addition to learning new information, DSPs must complete refreshers in required topics at assigned intervals. Blood Borne Pathogens, Medication Administration, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention With Physical Restraints, VA and some program specific training topics (Emergency Procedures, RSI policies, VA, Support Plans, Program Abuse Prevention Plan) must be completed annually, while both Heartsaver CPR and First Aid and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Without Restraints must be completed every 2 years. Required refreshers and deadlines are subject to change.

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Other Important Information

• You are paid to attend all required training.
• Your supervisor will register you for all trainings.
• Trainings are the same as scheduled shifts in regard to attendance; you must notify your supervisor prior to training if you are unable to attend.
• If you miss a class without proper notification, it will be treated the same as a no-call, no-show for a scheduled shift.
• It is a good idea to keep your own copy of your Training Track which will help you keep track of which trainings you should be attending.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your training at RSI, you may review the Staff Training Policy or contact RSI's Staff Development Director.

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