Appendix E of the DDD Supports Program and Community Care Program Policy Manuals

• Appendix E-1: Mandated Staff Training
• Appendix E-2: Mandated Self-Directed Employee Training 
• Appendix E-3: Mandated Support Coordination Training

Medication Practicum

• Mock Medication Administration Observation Checklist (new hires)
• Medication Administration Skills Evaluation (new-hires and annually thereafter)
• Medication Competency Assessment (new-hires and annually thereafter)
• Medication Practicum: A Guide for Evaluators

PANE (Preventing Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation)

• PANE Competency Assessment
• PANE Competency Assessment: A Guide for Evaluators

Requirements for Provider-developed or Provider-acquired Training

• Crisis Management Training Requirements and Approved Curriculums
• Positive Behavior Supports Training Requirements

Working with our community partners, DDD established the New Jersey Direct Support Professional Core Competency Career Pathway and a new set of training requirements for all Direct Support Professionals and Supervisors employed by DDD/Medicaid-approved provider agencies. The new training requirements are effective January 1, 2025.

If you have questions, email DDD-WQU@dhs.nj.gov. 

New DSP Training Requirements:

• Webinar: An Overview of New DSP Training Requirements: Slide Deck | Webinar Recording
• Implementing the New DSP Training Requirements: A Guide for DDD Providers
• Conversion Chart: 2016 to New DSP Training Requirements
• DDD Required Training Bundles (available through College of Direct Support)

Updated Medication Practicum Documents:

• Mock Medication Administration Observation Checklist (new hires)
• Medication Administration Skills Evaluation (new-hires and annually thereafter)
• Medication Competency Assessment (new-hires and annually thereafter)
• Medication Practicum: A Guide for Evaluators

Updated Preventing Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (PANE) Assessment Documents:

• PANE Competency Assessment
• PANE Competency Assessment: A Guide for Evaluators

Rate Increases for New DSP Training Requirements:

• Notice of Rate Increase
• Rate Increase for New DSP Training Requirements
• Quick Guide to Rate Increases for New DSP Training Requirements