Specifications include, but are not limited to: The selected Vendor(s) must develop, coordinate, and administer training materials and training opportunities for Case Management (CM) and Service Coordination (SC) agencies, clinicians, provider agencies, direct support professionals, and individuals and families being served through the HCBS system. These trainings will be designed to improve services to individuals, and competencies of personnel providing services. 2.1.2. The selected Vendor(s) must demonstrate a training design that includes knowledge and expertise related to HCBS Specialized Services, and connections with other State and local programs. 2.1.3. The selected Vendor(s) must collaborate with Department personnel to prioritize curricula design that integrates strong experiential learning and handson practical applications, in order to provide optimal levels of knowledge and skills development for training participants. 2.1.4. The selected Vendor(s) must propose trainings in one (1) or more of the following seven (7) focus areas, and are encouraged to propose trainings in multiple focus areas, dependent on expertise, including: Intensive Treatment Services (ITS) and supporting individuals with complex clinical needs, including, but not limited to: 2.1.4.1.1. Histories of high-risk behaviors, such as having a history of or currently demonstrating offending behaviors, which may include fire setting, sexual offending, problematic sexual behavior, or violence; and/or 2.1.4.1.2. Extensive involvement in the criminal justice system. 2.1.4.2. Trauma-Informed Care, and understanding the many ways lived experience, loss, and adverse childhood experiences can impact an individual’s presentation. 2.1.4.3. Building Competencies and/or Certifications for Direct Support Professionals, particularly in relation to supporting individuals with clinically complex backgrounds or areas of specialized need. 2.1.4.4. Supporting HCBS participants who experience comorbid Mental Health (MH) needs. 2.1.4.5. Supporting HCBS participants toward safely navigating the internet and accessing modern technology...
