Shore Community Services offers Approved training by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) for Social Service Organizations. Individuals will receive certification as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) on our online training center. Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) will receive on-site training and resources from our Certified Instructors.
Scheduling
To schedule any of our offered trainings, please email shoretraining@shoreservices.org.
Trainings offered
CPR
First Aid
DSP
QIDP
Test of Adult Education (TABE)
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention/CPI
Direct Support Professional
The DSP training will cover the following modules per the Illinois Department of Human Services. Trainings are completed within 90 days or less. There are a total of 120 hours to be completed (40 online, 80 on the job).
- Intro to Development Disabilities
- Human Rights
- Abuse, Neglect & Financial Exploitation
- Human Interaction and Communication
- Basic Health & Safety
- First Aid
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional
The QIDP training will cover the following modules per the Illinois Department of Human Services. Trainings are completed within 40 hours of classroom training.
- Intro to the World of the QIDP
- Leadership and Communication
- Behavioral Supports
- Person Centered Planning
- Record Keeping
- Advocacy, Rights, and Resources
- Environmental and Safety Supports
- Medical Supports
- Rules and Regulations
Additional Information
To inquire about fees, additional trainings or general information please e-mail us at shoretraining@shoreservices.org.
The center is physically accessible.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Cancellations made prior to the scheduled date will receive a refund. Course fees are not refundable for cancellations made 24 hours prior to training date. TAB Testing is administered as an option.
