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At Black Hills Workshop, located in Rapid City, SD, we value quality and providing quality services to those we support. Our Resource and Support Department works with each department to meet their resource and training needs and also offers this training to the families of the people we support. Below is a list of available training:

Ongoing Training

CPR
Human Rights
Assessments
Safety
New Employee Induction
ICAP initial and ongoing training and individual support
Specific topical areas per department need

Professional Growth

Effective Communication
Conflict Management
College of Direct Support
Specific Topical Areas
Coordination with various education or training organizations

Support for Persons Served or Teams

Behavioral Supports

Functional analysis

Positive behavior support

Develop/revise behavior support plans

Researching and understanding diagnoses

Support with challenging behaviors

Consultation/training on use of physical restraint.

Finding and developing adaptive supports

Training and mentoring with new support staff

Support Staff Coverage (leave of absence, maternity leave, etc.)
Coordinate educational events (Native American cultural month, dual sensory loss, self advocacy conference, etc.)
Teaching public transportation
Developing Leadership skills and opportunities for leadership participation with persons supported
Accident reconstruction
Design training based on department specific needs
Develop training resources or materials based on department specific needs
Develop strategies for increasing productivity
Video tape events
Convert video tape to DVD or other format.
Assistance or support with preparing for a presentation.
Video tape for persons supported.
Support with family or community forums.