TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

KNI has a skilled training department that provides training opportunities for all staff at KNI. In addition to providing training for the direct support staff members who comprise KNI's "home teams," the Training Department coordinates training opportunities for all other KNI staff. Our adult education specialist supports the learning needs of our employees and consults with CDDOs regarding training content and presentation methodologies, as well as with staff who are interested in furthering their education. KNI staff members can also participate in a variety of training offered through Kansas Social and Rehabilitation Services.

Types of training include:

• State Required
  • Orientation
  • Personnel
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
• Basic Skills
  • 2 days: one-to-one training
  • ½ Day Workshops
  • Self-paced Workbooks
• Team Training (All Home Teams must participate in 18 hrs. of training (3 training days).)
  • Team-Building
  • Program Delivery
  • Home Team Self- Assessment
• Professional Development
• Workshops for KNI employees:
  • 1 ½ hour session over lunch –
    Time Management, Managing Stress, Managing Change, etc.
• Workshops offered to KNI and other SRS Employees:
  • Emotional Intelligence Development
  • Leading in Tough Times
  • Motivating for Results
  • Tools of influence
  • Stress for Success
• Adult Learning Support

The Nursing Education Department coordinates Certified Nurse's Aide and Certified Medication Aide training for direct support staff as well as continuing education for KNI's nurses. KNI also employs an adult educator who can provide guidance and assistance to staff members who need special assistance to succeed in their educational endeavors.