THE REVIEWS ARE IN
“Great intro with important founding information and examples of real-world application.”
“This was probably the best training for SSA material I’ve ever had.”
“The information answered all of the questions I have.”
“I liked the interactive practice and having handouts to keep to review in the future.”
“I liked the group work and actual participation.”
Are you a new Service and Support Administrator?
Are you a Service and Support Administrator with less than three years of experience?
Do you have the need for comprehensive training?
You are invited to participate in SSA Boot Camp. MBS and MCG will help you…
BE ALL YOU CAN BE
Want to register for SSA Boot Camp but cannot attend all the scheduled sessions? Makeup sessions are available during the next scheduled SSA Boot Camp.
19 hours of professional development
$500 PER ATTENDEE
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Thursday 11/2/23 (9:00am – 11:30am)
Monday 11/06/23 (9:00am-12:00pm)
Tuesday 11/7/23 (9:00am-11:30am)
Wednesday 11/8/23 (9:00am- 11:30am)
Thursday 11/9/23 (9:00am – 11:00am)
Tuesday 11/14/23 (9:00am – 12:00pm)
Thursday 11/16/23 (9:00am-11:00am)
Over 1,500 SSAs have trained with this program over the past 15 years.
The SSA Boot Camp speakers are a group of dedicated professionals representing a diverse background in the DD industry.
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SSA BOOT CAMP SPEAKERS
Keynote Speaker: KENNETH W. ALBERT, M.Ed., CPA, President MCG, Inc. – Mr. Albert has worked in the nonprofit and government accounting field for over twenty years. He has been an intricate part of the Ohio Medicaid programs since 1986. Mr. Albert has served on numerous committees assisting with the development of various programs for public and private organizations who serve individuals with disabilities. Mr. Albert is known as a dynamic speaker who is affluent on a wide array of subjects including programs, staff development, and finances.
ASHTON BENTON – Billing Specialist, Medicaid Billing Solutions, leading the TCM Training in SSA Boot Camp, she assists new SSAs with the understanding of TCM case noting, billing and compliance.
ANDREA CAHILL – Navy Veteran, Nationally Registered EMT, and has worked across the Country as a Paramedic, Firefighter & Hazmat Technician.
LARA PALAY – Co-Founding Partner at Aldridge Palay Consulting, and a clinical social worker in private practice.
TANAI LYLES – Former Large Agency Provider QIDP, Training Developer, and current SSA Training and Development Coordinator with Clearwater COG.
BARB SAPHARAS – Consultant, and Mentor-Trainer for The Learning Community for Person Centered Practices, who worked in county boards in many different capacities.
SHARI WEBER – Director of Provider Services, Medicaid Billing Solutions, she provides perspective in relation to waiver services utilization and management, as well as the importance of planning and communication.
SSA Boot Camp is designed to deliver collaborative, comprehensive, accurate, and usable information to new and existing SSAs. Through ground maneuvers, air maneuvers and war games, Boot Camp trained SSAs will come back to the county with an overall knowledge of the SSA job and the tools to work with confidence.
- History and Overview of Developmental Disability (DD) Services
- Structure of County Boards of DD
- Board of DD Basics and Funding of County Boards
- Review of Services Offered by County Boards (offered vs. mandated)
- Waiver services, match, PAWS & the importance of utilization
- Medicaid Tenets – Free Choice of Provider
- Acuity Assessment – Ratios and how they apply to services
- DDP Ranges and how they apply to services
- Person Centered Thinking (PCT)
- Charting the Life Course (CtLC)
- Trauma and Individuals with I/DD
- Developing Person Centered Outcomes
- Individual and Family Financial Planning
- Provider Prospective in relation to waiver services utilization and management
- Targeted Case Management – case note compliance, coding, and productivity
- Home Visitor Safety
