Kansas Institute for Positive Behavior Support

PBS Training

Professionals participating in the KIPBS training will be expected to successfully complete training that will include both theory and application-based experiences during a 12-month period. Online instructional materials will be used to disseminate important concepts and theory on PBS and PCP. Onsite instructors will model specific PBS and PCP strategies, provide opportunities for professionals to apply theoretical knowledge, and reflect upon student progress. Students will be evaluated based upon four components, including:

A portfolio demonstrating the application of PBS with case study data, PCP, and examples of systems-level interventions (e.g. Power Point presentations and workshops, or written evaluations of staff development systems);
Completion of online instructional courses which will test conceptual knowledge of PBS including the principles of behavior, research-validated intervention strategies, PCP, systems change, and enhancing quality of life;
Direct application of PBS as supervised by KIPBS Instructors and Mentors; and
Course exams.

Professionals interested in participating in the Kansas Institute for Positive Behavior Support will be asked to contribute 12 hours a year to the Institute for maintaining eligibility for reimbursement. The 12 hours will be used to continue professional development, assist in mentoring new professionals, and implement systems-level interventions collaboratively in Kansas organizations. At the end of their training, professionals will be asked to provide an action plan for the following year describing how the 12 hours will be implemented.

KIPBS TRAINING APPLICATION INFORMATION

If you wish to submit an application for the next training year that will begin in March 2009, click on the Training Applications link below. You will find all the forms required to submit your application packet. In addition to the online coursework, there will be some travel to monthly onsite regional meetings and two statewide meetings per year. There are also technology hardware and software requirements that you will find in the training application in Section G. The training program itself is free.

Review of applications will begin in January 2009.

While a bachelor's degree is not required to participate in the training program, a degree is required if you want to become a KIPBS Facilitator and submit billing for PBS services.

Training Application Forms

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Monaco & Associates Case Manager/Service Coordinator (4/25/08)
Monaco & Associates (Supporting People in Self-Direction and Self-Advocacy Since 1986) is looking for a talented case manager/service coordinator to join their successful team. Monaco case managers broker services and provide assessment and person-centered planning for adults and children with developmental disabilities in Shawnee and surrounding counties.

Interested candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in the Human Services field and six months of related work experience. For more information about working with a fun, supportive, and professional team, or to send a resume, contact Rebecca Lister, 4125 Gage Center Dr. Ste. 204, Topeka, KS 66604 mailto:rlister@monacoassociates.com