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Recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is an opportunity for us all to plan, act, and reflect.
For this purpose, NCSS adapted the Community of Practice Developmental Framework (Ball Foundation, 2010), an iterative cycle in which planning, acting, and reflecting leads to action within practice.
- Plan: In previous weeks’ News & Views we asked you to share what your plans were for honoring MLK’s legacy and commitment to social justice.
II & III. In today’s News & Views we will focus on action and reflection- while many of you may have used yesterday’s official holiday to reflect and act, this is an opportunity to continue to be intentional in the ways we plan, act, and reflect.
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II: Action
In 1994, Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act, designating the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday as a national day of service. Taking place each year on the third Monday in January, the MLK Day of Service is the only federal holiday observed as such.
The MLK Day of Service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions to social problems, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a “Beloved Community.”
Members of the START Network said they planned to recognize MLK day in a variety of ways ranging from personal commitments to donating to volunteering to attending a local march and celebration.
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“I will continue to remind myself that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and others before me advocated for each and every opportunity that I have in all areas in my life. I will continue to hold my head high and be proud of being a black woman despite oppression and social injustices that continue to occur. I will continue to lead by example so people can see that they too can strive to be great, do great things, and be the best version of themselves.”
-START National Team member
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II: Reflection
The START Network Reflects on MLK Day….
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"Martin Luther King Day has become more than a day off to me as I have become an adult. When I was younger, my parents made sure we attended an event in the community to honor this day. I passed this along to my son... As a child every year, I would watch a movie called, "Little Boy King." It is a movie that reflects Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life until his untimely death. Now I try to watch other movies that are related to historical black lives and reflect on how grateful I am for the bravery of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and so many others who spoke or displayed acts that negated the social injustices that have occurred throughout the years against black people. Lastly, the infamous "I Have a Dream" speech has become more and more inspirational to me as I continue to have an opportunity to grow by age and as person each year."
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"Here are three of my favorite quotes - they highlight that we must be active, not passive, in our work for racial equity."
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"MLK represents love, compassion, acceptance – wholeness"
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May MLK Day be the catalyst for renewed energy in the fight for racial equity.
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Upcoming Professional Development Courses
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Course for Direct Support Professionals
Next Course Begins February 1, 2022
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"This course offers the content I need to do my job and the many facets of one’s life we must always consider.” - Participant
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This live, 6-session course gives Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to provide individuals with IDD and mental health service needs (IDD-MH) positive, person-centered, strengths and wellness-based supports and services. The course facilitators will demonstrate how the information reviewed during session can be applied in the day-to-day support of people with IDD-MH.
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"DSPs are the backbone that hold individuals & families up in hard times and promote success every step of the way. Well-trained DSPs provide higher quality, individualized services that support individuals to live their best possible lives.”
-Program Director, Supervisor, Former DSP
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Who should participate?
- Direct Support Professionals (both MH and IDD)
- Functional Support Specialists (both MH and IDD)
- Residential/AFL/home care providers & staff
- Day habilitation & residential supervisors
Registration is $149 per person and participants receive University of New Hampshire Continuing Education Units and a Certificate of Completion for MHIDD Training for Direct Support Professionals.
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Course for Care Coordinators & Case Managers
Next course begins March 14, 2022
The course consists of 6 weekly, live sessions via Zoom. The weekly instructional session is 75 minutes immediately followed by a 30-minute discussion session. Session topics include guiding principles & approaches to effective MH-IDD case management; mental health aspects of IDD; understanding the service needs of people with MH-IDD; working with families; systemic engagement; & leadership.
Who should participate?
- Managed Care Organization (MCO) Care Coordinators
- Case managers/Service coordinators
- Case management/service coordination supervisors & directors
- Program managers & training managers/coordinators
- Intake & intervention support specialists
Registration is $299 per person and participants receive University of New Hampshire Continuing Education Units and a Certificate of Completion for MHIDD Training for Care Coordinators & Case Managers.
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Course for Mobile Crisis Responders
Next course begins May 24th, 2022
This live 6-week online course offers the expert training and support needed to develop expertise in providing effective crisis supports to people with intellectual/developmental disability and mental health needs (MH/IDD). Topics address best practices in crisis assessment, response strategies, and disposition recommendations.
Who should participate?
- Mobile Crisis Responders, Clinicians & Supervisors
- Mental Health and/or IDD Case Managers /Service Coordinators
- Emergency Services Clinicians
Registration is $149 per person and participants can receive University of New Hampshire Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a Certificate of Completion for MHIDD Mobile Crisis Response Training.
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New Open Positions at the National Center for START Services
Senior Program Support Assistant
Under broad supervision of the National Center for START Services Director of Operations, this position will include a variety of diverse program administrative responsibilities, using significant independent judgment in supporting day-to-day CSS operations, policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality, and coordination of national network of START services. Learn more and apply
Senior Program Support Assistant - Operations
Under the broad supervision of National Center for START Services Director of Operations this individual is responsible for a variety of program activities, using significant independent judgment in managing day-to-day scheduling, providing operations support, tracking of various work activities, and assisting with the maintenance of policies and procedures. The position requires maintaining confidentiality, and overall support in the coordination of the national network of START programs. Learn more and apply
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Denver START Program
Denver, Colorado | Rocky Mountain Human Services
Use the links below to learn about each open position.
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Have a healthy and happy week,
National Center for START Services
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