Training Title:
Direct Support: Job Management Skills for the DSP v.2

Clock Hours: 1

Objectives:
At the completion of this course, you should be able to: • Identify common causes, effects, and signs and symptoms of stress • Demonstrate relaxation techniques as a healthy strategy for managing stress • Describe techniques for prioritizing tasks and developing a work schedule • Explain the principles of good body mechanics • Recall travel safety tips for the DSP

Description:
This course provides an overview of the common causes and effects of stress, and healthy ways to manage stress; techniques for managing time by planning ahead, prioritizing tasks, and developing a schedule; the importance and the principles of good body mechanics; and safety tips for when DSPs travel to, arrive at, and enter an individual’s home. Keywords: Direct Support, Direct Care, Developmental Disabilities, Job Management Skills, Stress Management, Time Management, Body Mechanics

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