KIT for Respite Providers

How to Market Yourself as a Respite Provider (301)


Description
This course is for people who are interested in being a respite provider. If you are ready to start providing respite care, but are not sure where to begin, this course is for you!

Topics that are covered in this course include:
* Types of Respite Funding in Wisconsin, and why it is important for you to know
* Job prep skills such as resume writing, references, where to look, what to search, etc.
* Comparing Agency Employment and Independent Work
* Things to consider for starting your own business as a sole proprietor
* Information about the RCAW Respite Registry

This course was adapted from materials from the RCCP Courses 101: What is Respite?, 109: Meeting a Care Recipient, and 110: Next Steps/RCAW Registry.

You will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing this course.

Length of Course: 0.5 hours Course Geared for: : Respite Providers Population of Topic:: Lifespan

Content
  • Title
  • Now What?
  • Section 1: Respite Funding
  • Section 1: Respite Funding
  • Respite Funds in Wisconsin
  • Respite Funding Sources
  • CLTS & CCOP
  • Adult Services
  • Family Care
  • IRIS
  • Respite Waitlists
  • NFCSP & AFSCP
  • RCAW
  • Private Pay
  • Respite Pay Rate
  • Section 2
  • Section 2: Finding a Position
  • Identify a Population
  • Create a Resume
  • Tips for Resumes
  • References
  • Job Boards
  • Social Media
  • Get the Word Out
  • Independent of Agency?
  • Employed by an Agency
  • Independent Provider
  • Sole Proprietor
  • Respite Agencies: Go to the Funding Source
  • Section 3: RCAW Respite Registry
  • Section 3: RCAW Respite Registry
  • RCAW Respite Care Registry
  • RCAW as a Connector
  • RCAW Registry Tips
  • What happens when I am contacted by a caregiver?
  • Section 4: Resources
  • Section 4: Resources
  • Resource List
  • KIT-P Worksheet: Thinking About My Skills
  • KIT-P Worksheet: Questions to ask a Caregiver
  • Thank you!
  • How to Market Yourself Survey
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever