Because we believe that successful employment requires successful training, we begin your employment in our company with a Post-Offer Introduction, as well as a full 4 day Orientation, both of which you must successfully complete. In these trainings, you will receive much information and training that will help you to be successful and effective in your new job.

S.T.E.P. Introductory Orientation

In this 1-day training, you will receive information and training in areas such as our company’s Vision, Values, and Mission Statement. You will also learn about consumer’ rights, Mandated Reporting requirements, the Supported Living Principles, and the manner in which you will be expected to provide services, support, and assistance to our consumers. You will also review some common forms that employees use here, and what benefits you may receive while employed here.

STEP New Employee Orientation

Within a short time of your employment date, you will participate in an intense 4-day Orientation period. You MUST successfully complete this training in order to remain employed by our company. Upon successful completion of Orientation, you will have completed the required trainings that all employees of STEP must complete within 90 days of hire. Throughout your employment here, you will be required to maintain your trainings.
 
Day 1: This first day you will receive a great deal of information such as in-depth training about the Lanterman Act, Supported Living Regulations, and Title 17. You will also receive training about Back safety and health from Dr. Graykowski, a local chiropractor who cares about our well-being as professionals in this field. Training about Generic Resources will be covered, as well as other very important and helpful information.

Day 2: The second day will begin with Safety and Harassment Prevention training, followed by the Medication and Universal Precautions introduction. During lunch this day, we invite you to spend time getting to know others at STEP with our “Mix and Mingle” time. Lunch will be provided this day for you at our office. After lunch,  you will return to a wonderful class covering medications, Universal Precautions, and information about various diagnoses and syndromes. You will participate in hands-on activities to demonstrate your proficiency in the areas of Medication administration and Universal Precautions.

Day 3: This day is all about communication and Respect. You will learn about our R.E.S.P.E.C.T. philosophy and practice. You will be given the benefit of  some very stimulating and interactive exercises to help you apply the principles you’ve learned. You will leave this training feeling more informed and confident about interactions that may occur in your work.

Day 4: This day is a little shorter but extremely important to successfully complete. This is the day set aside for the required CPR/First Aid training class. In this class, you will learn the principles of CPR and first aid through discussion and hands-on activities. You must demonstrate successfully that you are able to perform both CPR and first aid to pass this class.

You will also receive individualized training with your consumer in which you will learn about their preferences, needs, wants, etc.
 
Training at STEP is an ongoing process. All employees are obligated to maintain the required trainings in a timely manner for the benefit of our consumers as well as themselves. Other beneficial and valuable trainings are offered periodically and employees are encouraged to participate in them.