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Oregon Intervention SystemInstructor’s Manualseptember 2019This material replaces all other versions.TABLE OF CONTENTSintroduction3 history3 values3 the o.i.s. steering committee4presenting to the o.i.s. steering committee4o.i.s. workshop guidelines5o.i.s. instructor workshop guidelines6certifying a participant7 participant maintaining certification8 denying participant certification8 de-certifying a certified workshop participant8certified employees who leave the agency or change positions9employees changing positions within an agency9employees leaving the agency9o.i.s. levels of workshops9 general level workshop (g)10 individual focus level workshop (if)11 crisis level workshop (c), agency specific11 oversight level workshop (o)12 o.i.s.- r (recertification13 o.i.s.-p (parent)13 contracting expectations14 record of completion14 becoming an o.i.s.- p instructor14 maintaining o.i.s.-p instructor status14 the o.i.s.-p workshop15 instruction agreement, completion, and data submission15 o.i.s. instructors15 becoming an o.i.s. instructor15 support for the o.i.s. instructor18 additional requirements: continued education & recertification19 maintaining o.i.s. instructor certification20 instructor standards20 levels of instructor certification21 master instructors21 mentor instructors22 agency instructors22 recommended practices for agency instructors23 crisis instructors23 independent instructors24 contracting expectations for independent instructors24 g - level instructor certification25 maintaining instructor certification25 non-instructional certificate (behavior professionals)26 master/mentor solo reviewers26 complaints against/issues with certified o.i.s. instructors27 de-certification of an o.i.s. instructor/instructor candidate27 filing a formal complaint28 contact information28 appendix a29 appendix b31 appendix c32introductionThe Oregon Intervention System (O.I.S.) is Oregon’s system of training and implementing the principles of Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Intervention to Designated Persons that support adults and children with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) that may display challenging behaviors.O.I.S. and all materials produced by O.I.S. are the property of the Oregon Department of Human Services – Office of Developmental Disability Services (DHS-ODDS). Written permission is required for reproduction. Unauthorized reproduction of any materials produced by O.I.S. is subject to legal recourse. historyIn 1989, the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) assembled a task force to develop a behavior intervention system that would be effective in keeping vulnerable individuals safe when they engaged in dangerous behaviors. DHS wanted a system that would utilize non-aversive techniques, avoid the use of punishment, and maintain the dignity of all individuals. After evaluating scores of different systems from across the United States, DHS determined that the system that most closely embraced Oregon’s values was Professional Assault Response Training (PART?). Dr. Paul Smith, founder of PART?, worked with professionals in Oregon to adapt his training curriculum to meet the specific Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) for the populations which the new system would serve. Oregon’s original adaptation of the curriculum, PART-Revised (PART-R?) eventually evolved into PART-Oregon (PART-OR), which then evolved into O.I.S. and became the official system delivering positive behavioral support to adults and children with I/DD. valuesOregon’s efforts in behavior support promotes the Person-Centered philosophy and “Self-Determination” by emphasizing approaches which are individualized to the person receiving support and which value the person’s participation in the process of support planning. The issues that are important to the person and for the person are considered in any support planning process. Furthermore, O.I.S. not only values inclusion, but active participation in the community in which an individual dwells. O.I.S. also embraces the principles of PBS, which was developed and researched at the University of Oregon and other institutions of higher learning. PBS emphasizes fully assessing a behavior to identify the function or functions the behavior serves for the individual, and then developing supports, which will eventually render the behavior inefficient, ineffective, and irrelevant. These supports include making changes to the environment, which will reduce stress and uncertainty for the individual; teaching the individual more efficient and effective skills; and changing the way staff respond to the individual and the challenging behavior. PBS focuses on a proactive (preventative) approach, reinforcing desired behaviors, without the use of punishment, intimidation, or any aversive intervention. The current OARs reflect all of these values.The O.I.S. curriculum is revised when necessary to reflect Evidenced Based Practices within the field of I/DD, integrating new research related to human behavior and support. The current O.I.S. curriculum represents the most advanced integration of the principles of PBS, Trauma, Person-Centered Practices, Self-Determination, and community participation to date. The core principles in the O.I.S. curriculum continue to emphasize proactive and preventative measures, which enhance an individual’s life; adherence to sound and proven Positive Behavioral Theory and practices; and as a last resort, the use of safe and effective Emergency Safeguarding Interventions involving Physical Skills Techniques, which may include Protective Physical Interventions (PPIs) while maintaining the individual’s dignity.the o.i.s. steering committeeThe O.I.S. Steering Committee (O.I.S.-SC) is the advisory body of the Oregon Intervention System. The Steering Committee assists the contract holder and the O.I.S. Project Manager in monitoring O.I.S. by: Responding to special issues generated by policy makers within DHS and State or local government; Responding to special issues generated by O.I.S. professionals; Reviewing unique support issues; Reviewing requests for modifications to O.I.S. intervention techniques; Reviewing Protective Services Investigations (as requested); Reviewing, approving, and decertifying O.I.S. Instructor Candidates and Instructors;Reviewing and approving Instructor resources; and, Reviewing the curriculum, policies, and practices of the Oregon Intervention SystemThe Steering Committee represents various perspectives in the human services field. The Steering Committee Charter identifies the process to become a Steering Committee member, the duties of the Steering Committee Member, and the current member representatives. DHS-ODDS, DHS Licensing, Provider Agencies supporting adults and children, family member, Independent Behavior Consultants, In-Home Supports, Community Living Supports, the state Stabilization and Crisis Unit, and Foster Care are a few current representatives. The O.I.S.-SC will at times consult with faculty from the University of Oregon as well as local, regional, and national experts from a variety of human services disciplines. presenting to the o.i.s. steering committeeO.I.S. professionals, as well as human services representatives, are invited to access the O.I.S. Steering Committee for technical assistance regarding issues related to O.I.S. and PBS.To schedule a meeting with the O.I.S.-SC, contact the O.I.S.-SC Project Manager, Scott Sleeman at 503-941-5256, x121 or the OIS Data Coordinator at ois@. Generally, the Steering Committee meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm. Depending on the nature of the topic a representative intends to discuss, he or she should prepare all necessary documents and submit them to the Project Manager at least 14 days prior to the scheduled meeting. Special requests for adaptations to O.I.S. interventions must include the documents listed in Appendix C. Identifying information must be redacted to protect confidentiality. You may submit 20 copies for the O.I.S.-SC to refer to during the presentation, or preferably email the documents to Scott at O.I.S.@ so they may then be forwarded to all Steering Committee members for review prior to the SC meeting.Sometimes an issue arises that requires an almost immediate response from the Steering Committee. In these cases, the representative should submit his or her supporting documents as soon as possible to Scott so review of the materials could occur promptly through the O.I.S.-Executive Committee (O.I.S.-EC).The O.I.S.-SC must review and approve any intervention techniques that are modifications of Protective Physical Interventions, which are outside the current O.I.S. curriculum. O.I.S. WORKSHOP GUIDELINESThe maximum number of participants in an O.I.S. Workshop with one O.I.S. Instructor for the curriculum is 18. The maximum number of participants for the Physical Skills Techniques is 12. If the workshop has 13-18 participants for the Physical Skills Techniques, two (2) certified O.I.S. Instructors with the correct level of certification are necessary to demonstrate and evaluate the participants. The minimum number of participants in an O.I.S. Workshop is three (3) participants. Any exception to these numbers must receive prior approval by the OIS-SC or the OIS-EC. Same day or one day requests to exceed these numbers are an unreasonable notification.A workshop participant may attend the first day of an O.I.S. workshop and finish the second day of another workshop if a scheduling problem arises (see below for specific timelines to complete workshop). However, a participant may not attend the second day of an O.I.S. workshop without having attended the first day.It is not necessary to schedule the days of the O.I.S. workshop consecutively. For example, it is acceptable to schedule the first day of the workshop on a Tuesday, and the second day of the workshop on a Thursday. It is also acceptable to schedule the workshop on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of a month. Please remember that the amount of material a participant can remember decreases dramatically as time passes.The O.I.S. workshop, both the curriculum and physical skills techniques, must be completed within 14 days. This is particularly applicable when a participant attends the first day but is absent for the second day of the workshop. The participant would need to attend the second day of another O.I.S. workshop within 14 days of the first day he or she attended. If a participant is unable to complete a workshop within 14 days, he or she must take the entire O.I.S. workshop over again to obtain certification unless prior authorization has been obtained from the Steering Committee. The participant may attend day one with one O.I.S. Instructor and day two with a different O.I.S. Instructor.While most agencies conduct O.I.S. workshops over a two-day timeframe, it is acceptable to schedule the workshop over three or even four days to meet the scheduling demands of the workshop participants.Prior to the workshop, the O.I.S. Instructor should inform the participants that they need to wear appropriate attire for the physical skills techniques portion of the workshop prior to the first day of the workshop. The O.I.S. Steering Committee defines “appropriate attire” as comfortable clothing that will allow the participant to move freely while maintaining modesty, and footwear that provides stability and proper protection for the participant. Flip-flops, bare feet, and open toed shoes/heels will not be permitted in the workshop. It is also strongly recommended that shoes that have heels not be worn by participants.The General Level, Individual Focus Level, and Crisis Level workshops require participants to participate in scenarios, role-plays, and class exercises. The O.I.S. Instructor is responsible for assisting the workshop participants to complete the workshop activities and documents. The O.I.S. Steering Committee requires that the O.I.S. Instructor collect each participant’s documents, review them, and make certain all requirements are met as directed by the Instructor. The O.I.S. Instructor may allow participants to complete unfinished or inaccurate exercises outside of the O.I.S. workshop, however, the O.I.S. Instructor should not certify any participant until he or she has fully completed all requirements. o.i.s. instructor workshop guidelinesInstructors must notify the O.I.S. Data Coordinator through email a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance of the date, time, agency, address, and Instructor of all upcoming O.I.S. workshops. Notification may be emailed to ois@. At the beginning of the workshop, instruct participants to print, sign, date, and immediately return “Guidelines for O.I.S. Workshop Participants.” Participants who fail to provide a signed copy of this document may not participate in the remainder of the O.I.S. workshop.Participants are required to engage in “Class Exercises and Role Plays” throughout the course of the workshop.At the end of the workshop, participants will complete the “Participant Workshop Evaluation”. O.I.S. Instructors are required to provide an opportunity to complete the evaluation in the workshop. Evaluations are not a requirement for participation certification. O.I.S. Instructors will provide participants with an envelope addressed to the O.I.S. Steering Committee at: O.I.S. 7165 SW Fir Loop, Ste. 200 Tigard, OR 97223 for confidential evaluations. Remit evaluations to: O.I.S., Attn. Data Coordinator, 7165 SW Fir Loop, Ste. 200, Tigard, Oregon 97223. Participants may also email a confidential evaluation to ois@.O.I.S. Instructors are required to complete the necessary required paperwork and forward it with the rest of the workshop evaluations to O.I.S. within 30 days of completion of the workshop or activity. If the required paper work (data form and evaluations) are not received within 30 days of the workshop, the workshop will not count towards the Instructor requirements to maintain certification.O.I.S. Instructors: It is Strongly Recommended to keep for Your Records: a sign-in sheet of participants’ names, date of training, level of training, and their certification status (Pass/Fail).Provide/Send to Participants’ Employer: a copy of the “Guidelines of O.I.S. Workshop Participants” and a copy of each issued certificate.Email to O.I.S.: Notification of upcoming workshops a minimum of two weeks prior to the workshop; “Participant Workshop Evaluations”; “O.I.S. Database Input Form” listing the Instructor’s name, Instructor number, Instructor’s email address, agency, city of training, county of training, region, training dates, total number of participants, list of participant names, level of training, if participants have taken previous O.I.S., PPIs taught within workshop, and focus person (initials only, when applicable). Provide to Participants his/her certificate after successful completion on the second day of the workshop.certifying a participant During the O.I.S. workshop, the Instructor evaluates each participant for his or her ability to meet the requirements of the workshop. The workshop expectations are listed in the Introduction of the current O.I.S. curriculum. The participant must:Attend the entire workshop. This means that the participant must arrive on time and may not leave early.Pay attention to the Instructor and to the workshop presentation. This means that the participant must stay awake during the workshop and should be focusing on the O.I.S. material – not reading books, using/working on cell phones/tablets, computers, or writing letters.Participate in all required workshop exercises. The O.I.S. Instructor may choose to allow a participant to complete or enhance the O.I.S. workshop role-plays and exercises outside of class if the participant would benefit from having additional time. However, the Instructor must be present to review all workshop activities.Demonstrate a professional attitude toward the material and philosophy of O.I.S. The Instructor evaluates “attitude” mainly by generating opportunities for the participant to relate personal experiences to the various topics presented in the curriculum. The Instructor’s goal in teaching the curriculum is to help the participant not only understand the concepts but to connect the concepts to real life and identify how the concepts can be used to improve someone’s life situation.Participate in any additional group activities and exercises that are presented in the workshop.Demonstrate the ability to understand and perform the O.I.S. Physical Skills Techniques. The participant must be able to perform the techniques during the workshop. If the Instructor believes that the participant’s skills are questionable, the Instructor should try to evaluate the potential for that participant’s Physical Skills Interventions to improve with ongoing practice.participant maintaining certificationTo maintain certification, a participant must continue to demonstrate the principles of O.I.S., including Person-Centered philosophy and Positive Behavior Supports, and must continue to develop his or her Physical Skills Interventions by attending ongoing practice sessions. Furthermore, a participant must adhere to the standards of support and interventions contained in the curriculum including using Reasonable Response and least intrusive interventions, avoiding the use of aversive interventions, and treating the persons he or she supports with dignity and respect at all times.denying participant certificationIt is at the Instructor’s discretion whether to certify a participant or not, based on the completed workshop activities and documents, and the Instructor’s resources to provide follow up and practice or additional instruction and supervision.An Instructor may deny certification in a given workshop due to the following: Failure to demonstrate competency in the O.I.S. workshop activitiesInability to complete all physical skills interventionsDemonstrated attitude of unwillingness to follow the basic principles of O.I.S.Not participating in the workshop in its entiretyIf the Instructor denies certification of a participant within a workshop, the Executive Director of the Agency will receive a written explanation for denying certification to the employee from the O.I.S. Instructor. In addition, the OIS Instructor will forward a copy of the written explanation to the OIS Data Coordinator at ois@. de-certifying a certified workshop participantDe-certification of a workshop participant can occur at any time depending on the O.I.S. Instructor’s evaluation of the participant’s continued performance and attitude regarding the supported individual’s rights, Reasonable Response, behavior support, and use of least intrusive intervention. Prior to de-certifying an individual, however, an Instructor may attempt to re-train him or her on the philosophy and concepts of O.I.S. and the appropriate responses to challenging behavior. Immediate causes for de-certification of a participant may include, but are not limited to, the following:A felony convictionSubstantiated Abuse relevant to the principles of O.I.S.Unwillingness to adhere to team decisions and the Positive Behavior Support PlanA convincing disregard for the material presentedIf the Instructor de-certifies an individual with an O.I.S. certificate, correspondence to the Executive Director of the Agency through email or standard mail will occur explaining the reason for de-certification from the O.I.S. Instructor.The Instructor must contact the O.I.S. Project immediately regarding the de-certification and removal of an individual’s certificate and a copy of the correspondence that was given to the Executive Director. .certified employees who leave the agency or change positionsWhen an employee leaves an agency or changes positions within the agency, his or her certification level may change. employees changing positions within an agencyIf an employee holds an IF level certification and stops working with that focus person, logically, the IF becomes meaningless because the employee no longer works with the focus individual. In these cases, the O.I.S. Instructor should change the employee’s certification to a G Level. If possible, notify the O.I.S. Project of these changes is encouraged; however, this may be outside of the O.I.S. Instructors ability to assure completion of this direction.When an employee who holds a Crisis Level certification and changes positions within a crisis certified agency, the O.I.S. Instructor should evaluate the nature of the new position to determine if he or she should leave the employee’s certification at a Crisis Level or change the certification to a G Level. Crisis Level certification is limited to those employed by designated Crisis Providers.employees leaving the agencyIndividual Focus (IF) and Crisis Level (C) certifications do not cross agencies. Therefore, when an employee who holds an IF or Crisis Level certification leaves an agency, his or her certification changes. Documentation: The O.I.S. Instructor should notify O.I.S. Project in writing regarding any changes in certification and specify the new status. When the O.I.S. Project is notified that an employee has left an agency but no change in certification is specified, the O.I.S. Project automatically changes the certification to a G Level. O.I.S. LEVELS OF WORKSHOPSThere are six (see below recommendations) levels of participant certification in the O.I.S. system. Each level represents a different O.I.S. workshop. The workshop levels include: General level (G), Individual Focus level (IF), Crisis level (C) for crisis providers, Oversight level (O) for staff who support the O.I.S. Instructor, (O.I.S.-R) (Recertification) for designated persons with four (4) years (two consecutive workshops) previous O.I.S. training, and O.I.S.-P for families and parents.general level workshop (G)O.I.S. Instructors conduct the General Level workshop when there is no identified need for Emergency Safeguarding Interventions utilizing PPIs or when there is not a fully approved Clinical Support Document or a Positive Behavior Plan in place for any of the persons that the workshop participant supports (or will be supporting).The General Level workshop includes strategies for helping Designated Persons and families develop the skills they need for assisting adults and children who may exhibit challenging behavior. These skills include understanding: factors that influence human behavior, how to assess these factors, philosophies of person-centered thinking and positive behavior support, how to apply these principles to real situations, and how to respond safely and effectively in emergencies.Agencies/Programs may have “Staff Interaction Guidelines” as a document of support for support staff to follow which increases consistency in the delivery of services. Staff Interaction Guidelines are: Proactive/Preventive/Positive approaches that only focuses on strengthening the staff’s delivery of support and does not include altering the consumer’s behavior. Staff Interaction Guidelines never include Reactive/Responsive elements as interventions or Protective Physical Interventions (PPIs) in an emergency. Sites using Staff?Interaction Guidelines are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to move to an IF Level Workshop even if there are no planned physical interventions. An IF Level Workshop will better prepare staff consistently to implement the plan as written. The General Level workshop includes training in all of the material contained in the current O.I.S. curriculum. Workshop participants will also receive instruction on physical skills techniques for responding to emergencies where someone demonstrates behavior that represents a significant threat to his or her health or safety, or the health or safety of someone else. These physical techniques include Evasions, Deflections, Covering, Escapes from holding attacks, Physical Positioning Restrictive Measures, Limb Control PPI, and the Belt/Shirt PPI. Participant successful demonstration of each of the skill techniques is mandatory.The General Level workshop is valuable for staff who work in 24-hour community based residential services, employment, community living supports, foster homes, case management services, and parents who occasionally may have to respond to their child who exhibits challenging behavior. The General Level workshop provides a comprehensive training on the most current and promising principles of support and intervention. The workshop is an excellent “first step” in instructing Designated Persons who may not have a lot of experience in responding to emergencies, or who may not be familiar with the formalized process of developing positive behavior support or treatment plans.The General Level workshop requires a minimum of 12 - 16 training hours to complete, and is usually conducted over two (2) or more days. A General Level Certification is valid for up to two (2) years. individual focus level workshop (if)O.I.S. Instructors conduct an Individual Focus Level (IF) workshop when there is a fully-approved Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), Temporary Emergency Safety Plan (TESP) or Treatment Plan, hereafter referred to as the “Plan,” for a person that the workshop participant supports (or will be supporting). A PBSP includes Proactive elements for “Altering Behavior(s)” and Reactive/Responsive elements for managing challenging behavior(s) but may not have PPIs as an element of support. The IF Level workshop is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for PBS plans that do not contain PPIs and for sites that are using TESPs or Treatment Plans instead of a PBS plan. It prepares Designated Persons in meeting the needs of persons who engage in challenging, dangerous, or unsafe behavior as designated in the Plan. However, the only Plan that may contain PPIs within it is a PBS plan. If the PBS plan has PPIs (Safeguarding Interventions) written as elements of support to manage an individual that places others or themselves in imminent danger, then Designated Persons MUST receive instruction from a current O.I.S. Instructor who is certified to teach those specific PPIs. An IF Level workshop is required, if the PBS plan contains PPIs as a support element. The IF Level workshop includes instruction on all of the material in the current O.I.S. curriculum and teaches the same core principles taught in a G Level workshop, except that the O.I.S. Instructor teaches participants in reference to an individual or individuals’ Plan(s). Any Protective Physical Interventions (PPIs), which are a part of an individual’s PBS plan, are taught only to the workshop participants who provide support (or will be providing support) to that individual. Because training of the principles contained in the O.I.S. curriculum are individualized more for the workshop participant, the IF Level workshop is considered the “highest” level of certification in the O.I.S. system. Since the IF Level workshop includes training on any physical skill intervention applicable to the plan, the workshop may require a minimum of 16 training hours to complete. Many agencies conduct a G Level workshop for all employees, and then train a specific Plan and additional techniques on site within 30 days of the workshop to certify those employees to an IF Level. An Individual Focus Level certification is valid for up to two (2) years.crisis level workshop (c), agency specificThe Crisis Level workshop is designed to prepare Designated Persons who work in designated provider crisis settings to respond to emergencies that arise as safely and effectively as possible. The challenge of providing support and intervention for individuals who enter a crisis placement is unique. Individuals are often new to their particular service system, have not been assessed or their specific needs have not been identified, and now they are in some type of crisis which may include them showing some very challenging and dangerous behaviors. Typically, these individuals do not have a Plan that would assist crisis Designated Persons in helping them effectively, although the workshop may include relevant individual-specific information.The Crisis Level workshop includes instruction on all the material in the current O.I.S. curriculum. It also includes training on all of the O.I.S. Escapes, Evasion/Deflection Techniques, Restrictive Measures, and all the approved PPIs.The workshop requires a minimum of 16 hours to complete. Certificates in Crisis Level workshops are good for two (2) years. The O.I.S.-SC unanimously and STRONGLY RECOMMENDS to agencies/providers certifying employees within this workshop the Best Practice of having Monthly Rehearsal in Evasion/Deflection Techniques, Restrictive Measures, PPIs, and O.I.S. philosophy.Only Instructors who are approved by the O.I.S. Steering Committee in advance may train the Crisis Level workshop.oversight level workshop (o) (Optional)The Oversight Level workshop is designed to prepare Agency Designated Persons, as designated by the Agency, to assist the Agency OIS Instructor, or an O.I.S. Instructor working as an Independent Behavior Professional in monitoring and the application of the O.I.S. system within the agency.The curriculum for the Oversight Level workshop consists of specific and in-depth training on core components in the O.I.S. curriculum, with an emphasis on how to avoid power struggles, communication, as well as core components of Positive Behavioral Support. The Oversight Level workshop also consists of comprehensive training on the O.I.S. Physical Skill Intervention techniques, including Deflections, Evasions, Covers, Escapes, Restrictive Measures, and all PPIs that are currently approved in specific PBS Plans within the Agency. Additionally, the Oversight curriculum should address any Agency policies and procedures that affect the application and principles of O.I.S. and Positive Behavior Support.The Oversight level of certification is not required! Agencies and O.I.S. Instructors may choose to utilize this level of certification to assist in the ongoing process of quality assurance and safe utilization of O.I.S. PPIs. Individuals trained to an Oversight Level of certification are allowed to conduct monthly practices of O.I.S. Physical Skill Intervention techniques for those individuals who are currently certified to a General Level or Individual Focus Level. Support persons trained to an Oversight level certification may not teach O.I.S. physical techniques to employees not certified or trained in O.I.S. The Oversight Level workshop is a six to eight (6-8) hour workshop in addition to the 16-hour workshop for support staff that is currently certified to the G and IF level. An Oversight Level certification is valid for up to one (1) year. Any certified O.I.S. Instructor may train the Oversight level workshop.o.i.s.-r (recertification)One-day workshops are designed for Designated Persons who work for an agency or as a PSW requiring recertification that have gone through the O.I.S.-(G) (IF) Level workshops and have been certified at those levels consistently for four (4) years. The Designated Persons participating in the Recertification Level workshop must be in good standing with their employer, have no issues with job performance, PSIs, etc., and the Executive Director (or designee) must approve the individual prior to attending the workshop. This workshop includes components of the current curriculum and includes physical skill techniques in addition to possible PPIs specific to the person supported PBS Plan. It is a minimum of eight (8) hours in length.o.i.s.-p (parent)This workshop focuses on Positive Behavior Supports in the family home. This training includes the concepts of PBS, Proactive strategies, and emergencies. Physical practice includes Evasions, Deflections, escapes, soft buffer, Physical Positioning Restrictive Measure, Limb Control PPI, the Belt/Arm pivot, and the Belt/Shirt variations. If the family needs more physical skill techniques than those listed above, it is recommended the family participates in an IF level certification workshop.Parents are only shown what they need to see. Parents completing the workshop will not receive an O.I.S. certificate; rather they will receive a “Record of Completion”. O.I.S.-Parent is only for families supporting children and adults in home. Designated Persons paid to be in the home, whether they are kids in home support providers, family receiving in-home comprehensive services, agency staff working in the family home, cannot attend O.I.S.-P training, as a G Level or IF Level Certification is required.O.I.S. Instructors interested in teaching this curriculum may request an application from the O.I.S. Project, which will be reviewed by the O.I.S.-SC prior to completing and passing two (2) co-trainings with an approved O.I.S.-P Level Instructor. The only O.I.S. Instructors that may teach this level of workshop are those approved by the O.I.S.-SC.contracting expectationsThe maximum charge for a participant is $90; however, the maximum charge for an O.I.S. Parent Level workshop is $450.00. It is recommended that an approved O.I.S. Parent Instructor contact local agencies supporting families and collaborate on the class so that the families do not have to bear all of the cost. record of completionFamilies who complete and demonstrate an understanding of O.I.S. philosophy and a demonstration of the physical skills will receive a Record of Completion. If the family has a child that requires more support and they are working with a Qualified Behavior Professional in the family home, this Record of Completion works as a “G Level” certification in their home. It is not transferable as a “G” Level certificate. The Behavior Professional can then instruct the family to an Individual Focus (IF) level including the plan and all physical techniques in the plan, if they are an O.I.S. Instructor. It is the O.I.S. Parent Instructor/Behavior Professional’s responsibility to asses if the family needs to retake the training. If it has been more than two years since the original O.I.S.-P class, then it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that the family retake the class. However, the O.I.S.-SC cannot enforce this Best Practice. becoming an o.i.s.-p instructorDue to the nature of the curriculum and challenges presented by tailoring the curriculum to the family home, only Master/Mentor Level Instructors with experience in the family home may start the process to become an O.I.S.-P Instructor (these criteria may be waived by the Steering Committees review of the applicant’s qualifications). All O.I.S. Instructors that are interested in becoming an O.I.S.-P Instructor must complete an Application for the Steering Committee to review prior to scheduling co-trainings. In order to become an O.I.S.-P Instructor, the O.I.S. Instructor must co-train to “O.I.S.-P” level workshops with a designated “O.I.S.-P” Level Master/Mentor Instructor. The Master/Mentor Instructor must complete a co-instruction acknowledgement form with detailed information on where the O.I.S. Instructor did well and where they need improvement. The Master/Mentor Instructor of the second co-instruction will determine if the O.I.S. Instructor may proceed for Steering Committee approval as an O.I.S.-P Instructor; or, whether another co-instruction workshop needs to occur. Once the O.I.S. Instructor has completed the required co-instruction workshops, both acknowledgment forms must be presented to the Steering Committee for review and approval. maintaining o.i.s.-p instructor statusIn order to maintain “O.I.S.-P” Instructor status, the Instructor must be in good standing as a Parent Master/Mentor Instructor. They must teach at least one “O.I.S.-P” level class per year, and they must submit proof of at least 4 additional Continuing Education hours targeted at Positive Behavior Supports, family supports, or related fields of study. Instructors must also co-instruct with another “O.I.S.-P” level Instructor at least once every two years. the o.i.s.-p workshopWhile workshop size has the same upper limit as a general or individual focus workshop, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that workshops be between 6 and 8 family members. This allows the Instructor ample time to listen and process with the families. The workshop should be tailored around the families’ schedules. The full workshop must still be completed within two calendar weeks. It is vital that the Parent Instructor have conversations with the child/adult child’s Service Coordinator/Personal Agent prior to the workshop. The Parent Instructor needs the have a basic understanding of who the child is and what the dynamics are present in the family home. During the workshop, the Parent Instructor will tailor all material to the families in the room including the physical practice. The Parent Instructor must teach all of the proactive components, but it is at the Instructor’s discretion what physical techniques they teach. They may teach any or all of the “G Level” physical maneuvers to the families. Note: All techniques taught to the families need to be clearly documented and sent to the O.I.S. Project once the workshop is complete. instruction agreement, completion, and data submissionBecause there is no way to monitor families, families are required to sign an agreement before the start of the workshop indicating that they understand This is not a certificationIf they use the Restrictive Measure or PPIs, they must contact their Services Coordinator/Personal Agent.The Parent Instructor needs to make four copies of this agreement: one to keep, one for the Services Coordinator, one for the O.I.S. Project (which will be retained in the Parent Instructors file), and one for the family. Once the class has been completed, the Parent Instructor must send a data form to the O.I.S. Project within 30 days. In addition to the data form, Parent Instructors will also send copies of their evaluations. A list of physical skills taught must be attached to the data form.O.I.S. INSTRUCTORSbecoming an o.i.s. instructorAn agency/individual may contact the O.I.S. Project to become an O.I.S. Instructor within its organization or as an Independent Behavior Professional. The O.I.S. Project will provide an application form to those agencies/individuals that are interested. The process of becoming certified as an O.I.S. Instructor requires a definite commitment by the Instructor Candidate. The process involves instruction, observation, co-training, and training components. Usually, a minimum of 72-90 hours is required to complete the entire process.The O.I.S. contract with DHS-ODDS funds three (3) new Instructor Workshops per calendar year. These funds are to be used to teach staff from I/DD funded agencies. The contract holder, ASI, charges $300 per participant (from I/DD funded agencies) for refreshments, lunch, and conference room expenses, and solo reviews. Individuals who are not employed by an I/DD funded agency (private Professionals), are charged a flat rate of $800 for the Instructor Workshop. The initial step in the process of becoming an O.I.S. Instructor is the application process. Candidates will have attended an O.I.S. Workshop, and then complete the application form and submit it to the O.I.S. Project Manager. The O.I.S. Project Manager or O.I.S. Data Coordinator will contact the candidate and briefly explain the Instructor certification process. The Project Manager will then make a recommendation as to the appropriateness of the candidate.The second step in the process of becoming an O.I.S. Instructor is for the Candidate to attend a 32 hour “Instructor Workshop”. This workshop is offered three times per year (usually January, May, and September), and is generally limited to 15 candidates per workshop. Candidates will be scheduled to attend Instructor Workshops as openings become available.The “Instructor Workshop” will cover the:History and development of O.I.S. as an integrated systemPhilosophies of Positive Behavior Support, Person-Centered Planning, and Self-Determination on which O.I.S. is builtPrinciples of behavior assessment, andStandards and techniques for safe and effective physical skill interventionThe Candidate will gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts presented in the O.I.S. workshop and will learn how to use these concepts to enhance the skills of Designated Persons in assisting all individuals with challenging behavior. Finally, the workshop will review the policies and procedures contained in this document and will prepare the Candidate to complete the certification process.The O.I.S. Project Master Instructor will provide a verbal or written evaluation to each candidate at the end of the workshop. This includes recommendations for areas of strength as well as areas that need improvement. In some cases, the Project Manager will notify the candidate’s supervisor as to the recommendations. In addition, based upon performance at the O.I.S. Instructor Workshop, some participants may receive a “Fast Pass”. This allows participants to be evaluated at co-trainings by the observing Master/Mentor; when choosing a Master/Mentor, participants must ensure they are able to conduct Solo Reviews. If the participant scores at an 85% or above on each module and passes the physical components, then they will not need to participate in a Solo Review. Upon successful completion of the Instructor Workshop, the Candidate, will attend and observe a minimum one (1) O.I.S. workshop. Master/Mentor Level Instructors or Instructors of whom O.I.S.-SC approves must conduct these workshops. Instructor Candidates should contact the Masters/Mentors for permission to attend prior to attending the workshop. A Candidate may observe more than one workshop if he or she wishes. The goal of these observations is to learn how different Instructors present the workshop material, pace the workshop, and manage issues that arise during a workshop. Issues may include attendance, attitude, unusual questions, and/or difficult workshop participants. Documentation: The Candidate must have the Master/Mentor complete the “O.I.S. Instructor Candidate Passport”. The Candidate should make a copy for himself or herself and mail or email a copy of the passport to the O.I.S. Project immediately after the observed workshop.Upon successful completion of the observation requirement, the Candidate will co-train a minimum of two (2) O.I.S. workshops, outside the Candidate’s current place of employment. If a Candidate wants to co-train within his or her own organization to meet this requirement, the OIS-SC or OIS Executive Committee must preapprove this first. Only one workshop may be utilized, upon approval, for the co-training requirement within agency. Master/Mentor Level Instructors or Instructors of whom O.I.S.-SC approves must supervise these workshops. Candidates should contact the Master/Mentors for permission to attend and co-train prior to attending the workshop. If a Candidate wants to co-train with a Master/Mentor Instructor who works for the Stabilization and Crisis Unit (SACU), they must contact the OIS Data Coordinator who will schedule the co-training experience. A Candidate might co-train more than two workshop if he or she chooses or if the Master/Mentor Instructor recommends it.The supervising O.I.S. Instructor will provide feedback to the Candidate using the Candidate Co-Training Evaluation Form and Physical Skills Checklist regarding the Candidate’s strengths, as well as areas that the Candidate should continue to strengthen prior to scheduling his or her solo review. The Candidate, over the course of the co-training workshops, will teach all the material in the O.I.S. curriculum.Documentation: The Candidate must have the O.I.S. Master/Mentor Instructor complete the “O.I.S. Instructor Candidate Passport”, the Candidate Co-Training Evaluation Form on the modules taught within the workshop, and the Physical Skills Checklist on the techniques taught within the workshop. The Candidate should make a copy for him or herself and mail or email a copy to the O.I.S. Project immediately after each workshop.Before scheduling a Solo review, the last Master/Mentor Instructor to observe the Candidate must recommend the Candidate for a Solo Review using the “O.I.S. Instructor Candidate Passport”, the Candidate Co-Training Evaluation Form, and the Physical Skills Checklist utilized in the workshops that the Candidate co- trained. Upon successful completion of the co-training requirement (85% in all categories of the curriculum and 90% for all Physical Skills Techniques correlating with the Candidates declared Level of Certification), the Candidate will contact the O.I.S. Project Manager, Scott Sleeman, to review the recommendation. If approved, the Candidate will be placed on the agenda at the next available O.I.S.-SC meeting, where a “qualified reviewer” will be scheduled to observe his or her Solo O.I.S. workshop. The Candidate must provide three (3) possible dates for a Solo Review to be scheduled by the O.I.S.-SC. These dates should not be all within the same week.The reviewer will observe this Solo workshop for adherence to the philosophy, mastery of the workshop content, presentation style, and competency in the physical skill technique exercises. The reviewer will record the Candidate’s performance using the “O.I.S. Instructor Solo Evaluation”, and the “O.I.S. Physical Skills Checklist” and will forward the results to the O.I.S.-SC for approval or further direction. The Candidate must pass his or her Solo review with 85% or better on the curriculum and 90% on the physical skill techniques to become certified. In the event that the Candidate does not successfully pass his or her Solo review, he or she is required to submit a Plan of Improvement to the O.I.S.-SC within 30 days. The Plan of Improvement must outline specific steps the Candidate will take to strengthen the weak topics that the reviewer identified during the Solo review. In some situations, the O.I.S.-SC may specify what must be included in the Plan of Improvement. The Candidate may contact the O.I.S.-SC for additional support and resources. If the Candidate does not successfully pass his or her Solo review after the Plan of Improvement, he or she may contract with a “qualified reviewer” (with approval by the OIS-SC and chosen by the OIS-SC, and who is not on the O.I.S. Project) to conduct another Solo review. The qualified reviewer may opt to charge for the review, in an amount of $116.50 (Master) or $106.25 (Mentor) per participant and not to exceed $1400.00 (Master) or $1275.00 (Mentor) for G Level and an extra $75 a hour for an IF Level that have specific PPIs in the PBS Plan.Candidates will complete the certification process within 180 days (approximately 6 months) of completion of the Instructor Candidate Workshop. There may be situations that arise which make it difficult to meet the completion timeframe. In these situations, it is the Candidate’s responsibility to notify the O.I.S.-SC in writing to request an extension. The Candidate should include a brief explanation of what caused them not to meet the agreed upon timeline, where he or she is in the certification process, and a detailed plan that demonstrates how he or she will complete the certification process in the extended timeframe, including dates the Candidate has scheduled to complete any required observations or co-trainings. The O.I.S.-SC will notify the Candidate if he or she was granted the extension. Extensions will not exceed 90 days.support for the o.i.s. instructorThe O.I.S.-SC expects that O.I.S. Instructors will continue to grow in their understanding of the principles that are at the core of the O.I.S. system, and will continue to develop their ability to instruct others in these principles through the O.I.S. workshops. The “system” component of O.I.S. provides support for O.I.S. instructors in a variety of ways.O.I.S.-SC members are an enormous resource for O.I.S. Instructors. With their wealth of knowledge and experience, Steering Committee members who are also Master/Mentor Instructors can offer guidance in developing instructional skills.The O.I.S.-SC in conjunction with the O.I.S. Project organizes and conducts the Spring Re-Certification Workshop. At the Spring Workshop, the O.I.S. Project presents new material pertaining to the curriculum and new policies or procedures. The O.I.S.-SC in conjunction with the O.I.S. Project, may offer regional meetings to provide O.I.S. Instructors with an opportunity to network with local professionals who have an interest in O.I.S. Regional meetings may include O.I.S. Instructors, Behavior Professionals, Service Coordinators, and provider agency managers. The O.I.S. Project provides training and discussion on various topics related to O.I.S. that are of special interest to the meeting participants.additional requirements: continued education & recertificationEach year, the O.I.S. Project will provide training on current evidenced based practices, PBS philosophy, and updates to the curriculum. Every certified Instructor and every Candidate is expected to participate in the Re-Certification workshop held in April. The curriculum component of the training will be held in each region and will require all participants to sign in prior to the start of the presentation. In addition, Master Instructors, Mentor Instructors and members of the O.I.S.-SC will assist in the Physical Skill Technique components of the training and will assure proficiency with physical maneuvers. All Instructors’ must pass these evaluations completely (physical) to qualify for re-certification in order to teach future O.I.S. workshops or write PPIs into PBS plans. Any Instructor who fails to meet the requirements set forth at the Spring Re-Certification Workshop automatically becomes decertified and may not teach any O.I.S. workshops. The decertified Instructor must present a Plan of Improvement to the Steering Committee within 30 days detailing how they are going to strengthen weak areas identified during the review and to become certified again. Once the Plan of Improvement is approved by the OIS-SC, the Instructor may only meet their requirements per the Plan of Improvement with Master/Mentor Instructors the OIS-SC has approved to assist in meeting those requirements. Completion of the Recertification Workshop will count as 4 Training Hours for Qualified Behavior Professionals who are OIS Instructors.maintaining o.i.s. instructor certificationInstructors are required to meet certain requirements every year to maintain their certification. Certification is renewed annually every April.Instructors are required to teach two (2) workshops each year (May 1 – April 30) coordinating with the certification process in April. Instructors may use one of their workshops in the year to meet the requirement for required co-training (see below). Master/Mentor Instructors who perform Solo Reviews for Candidates may use the Solo Review towards the two workshops per year requirement. There is no limit on the number of Solo Reviews a Master/Mentor Instructor may apply towards this requirement.Instructors are required to co-train (train at least half of an O.I.S. workshop with another Instructor) once every two years. Co-trainings may be counted for both Instructors; however, co-trainings may not be repeated with the same O.I.S. Instructor(s) in the same year. Co-trainings must occur with an O.I.S. Instructor outside of the Agency where the certified O.I.S. Instructor is employed; if not possible, the co-training needs to be approved by the O.I.S. Steering Committee prior to the workshop. Documentation: Following each co-training, each Instructor will complete and forward a copy of the “O.I.S. Co-Training Form” to the O.I.S. Project. Failure to forward a copy of the co-training form to the OIS Project within 30 days of the workshop will result in the co-training not counting towards the above requirement. The co-training form(s) must be submitted with the other documentation requirements for OIS Workshops.instructor standardsAll certified O.I.S. Instructors are expected to follow guidelines pertaining to the application of the principles of the Oregon Intervention System.O.I.S. Instructors understand that they are certified and are teaching under the guidelines and policies set forth by the O.I.S. Steering Committee. O.I.S. Instructors must follow all policies and procedures specified in the current O.I.S. Owner’s Manual.The printing of the Participant O.I.S. certificate template is approved by the OIS-SC. There may be no additions or modifications to these certificates by an OIS Instructor.O.I.S. Instructors should only teach a level of O.I.S. workshop that is appropriate for the supported person and that is consistent with the agency’s designation or license. For example, a Crisis Level workshop is only taught to Designated Persons who work at a site that is designated as a Crisis Agency. Likewise, when teaching an Individual Focus Level workshop, the O.I.S. Instructor must reference a fully approved Positive Behavior Support Plan that was developed from a thorough Functional Behavioral Assessment, or a Support Plan the ISP Team has approved (e.g., Positive Behavioral Health Plan, TESPs, Not Receiving Medical Care Protocol, etc.).O.I.S. Instructors must teach all the material contained in the current O.I.S. workshop curriculum in their workshops. This includes all the material from each module of the O.I.S. PowerPoint, the required workshop class exercises, and the physical skills techniques that correspond to the level of workshop being taught.O.I.S. Instructors may only teach material contained in the current O.I.S. workshop curriculum, unless it has been pre-approved by the O.I.S.-SC. Material, examples, or exercises from previous versions, (six (6) years) of the O.I.S. curriculum are generally permitted to be trained as additional material, but is not to substitute material in the current O.I.S. workshop curriculum.O.I.S. Instructors are required to present any material that has not been included in the current or past O.I.S. workshop curriculums to the O.I.S.-SC for review and approval prior to teaching that material in an O.I.S. workshop. This can include additional handouts or worksheets, multimedia such as movie clips, or PowerPoint presentations. The O.I.S.-SC may ask the O.I.S. Instructor to present the material in person at a Steering Committee meeting.Any physical intervention technique that deviates from the O.I.S. Steering Committee-approved Standards of Physical Skills Training Manual must be reviewed and approved by the O.I.S.-SC before they may be taught in any O.I.S. training. O.I.S. Instructors may only certify participants who:Attend the entire workshopParticipate in discussionSuccessfully complete all required exercises and class materialsDemonstrate understanding and acceptance of the philosophy of Positive Behavior Support and principles contained in the manualDemonstrate the ability to perform all required Physical Skills Intervention techniquesLEVELS OF INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONThere are seven levels of Instructors in O.I.S.: Master, Mentor, Agency, Independent, Crisis, Parent, and Non-Instructional.master instructorsThese Instructors exceed the requirements of a Mentor Instructor (as of 8/19/11) and have held workshops in three (3) program areas over a two-year period. To qualify, they must:Submit an application to the SC requesting consideration for Master Instructor status. The OIS-SC must approve the Instructor for this level of certification.Have six (6) years of active and continuous experience teaching O.I.S.;Have four (4) consecutive years as a Mentor Instructor;A BCBA, a Master’s Degree, or a Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science, social science, education or a related field, (used some of the criteria for a QMRP, QMHP, and/or QMHA) with corresponding experience providing positive behavior supports to individuals who experience intellectual/developmental disabilities. The experience must be outlined in their resume or Curriculum Vitae; or,Six (6) years’ experience in developing and implementing FBAs/PBS Plans and behavioral data systems for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, prior to January 1, 2021.If approved, the Master Instructor is expected to:Attend the Physical Skills Techniques practice session for assistance in Instructor recertificationAttend/Assist in April Recertification Physical Skills WorkshopsAssist with Instructor Candidate Workshops, if requestedAssist with Instructor Candidate Co-trainingsAssist with O.I.S. Instructor Candidate Solo Reviews (if qualified)Assure all paper work is completed per OIS-SC timelines and complete in detail.Assist the O.I.S.-SC on assuring fidelity and integrity within the O.I.S. systemmentor instructorsA Mentor Instructor has been reviewed by the O.I.S.-SC and has shown mastery of the philosophy, workshop materials, and O.I.S. physical techniques. Thus, the Mentor Instructor is certified to mentor new O.I.S. Instructor Candidates in the certification process by allowing them to observe or co-train O.I.S. workshops and assisting with O.I.S. Instructor Candidate Solo Reviews (if qualified). Additionally, the Mentor Instructor may have experience with a variety of support services, and is able to adapt the O.I.S. workshop materials to different audiences. To be considered for Mentor status, the Instructor must:Have been a certified instructor for two (2) or more years, completed the minimum requirements per year (workshops, co-trainings), and have positive workshop evaluationsSubmit an application to the O.I.S.-SC requesting consideration for Mentor Instructor statusUpon successful completion of the above requirements and approved by the O.I.S.-SC, the O.I.S.-SC will award Mentor Certification for the program area(s) in which he or she qualifies. A Mentor Instructor may only teach in the program areas in which he or she has been certified. The seven (7) program areas are:Adult ResidentialKid ResidentialEmploymentCommunity Living SupportsFoster CareCrisis ProviderAfter Certification as Mentor Instructor, additional requirements include:Assist with Instructor Candidate Co-trainingsAssure all paper work is completed per OIS-SC timelines and complete in detail.Assist with O.I.S. Instructor Candidate Solo Reviews (if qualified)Attend the Physical Skills Techniques practice session for assistance in Instructor recertification.Attend/Assist in the April Recertification Physical Skills Workshop.Assist the O.I.S.-SC on assuring fidelity and integrity in the O.I.S. systemagency instructorsAn Agency Instructor may only train the O.I.S. workshop to Designated Persons within his or her agency (or to those persons who provide additional support services to the focus individual from other agencies, such as the Employment or Community Living Services provider). This level of certification may travel with the certified O.I.S. Agency Level Instructor, if the Instructor changes employment within agencies funded by I/DD services.recommended practices for agency instructorsThe following are strongly recommended practices to supervise and maintain oversight of individuals who have been trained to the Agency General or Individual Focus level certification:Observe shifts and individuals who may utilize O.I.S. techniquesAttend house meetings, behavior meetings, or other related meetingsWork closely with the Behavior Specialist/Professional to assist in adhering to O.I.S. principles and techniquesProvide monthly practices and periodic review of O.I.S. principles, philosophy, and specific techniques, as this is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED by the OIS-SC. Those trained at an O.I.S.-O level may also provide this component.Read communication logs, data logs, incident reports, etc. to review the use/misuse of intervention techniques (if the Instructor is an Agency Instructor).Ensure staff are well-trained in understanding and implementing the Positive Behavior Support Plan, least to most intrusive responses, Reasonable Response, the definition of PPI, abusive techniques and abuse of techniques, and the guidelines for the safe use of interventions (i.e. height, weight, and arm length advantage, avoid the joints, grasp clothing whenever possible).The following are recommended practices to supervise and maintain oversight of individuals who have been trained to the Oversight level certification:For the first two (2) months: review incident reports and PBS Plans with the person to assist and evaluate competency. Attend monthly practice and any reviews done with staff.Every month: review data with Behavior Specialist/ProfessionalFull practice of physical techniques every six (6) monthsEnsure full working knowledge of definition of Physical Positioning Restrictive Measure, PPI, reasonable response, abusive techniques, abuse of technique, guidelines for the safe use of intervention, and least to most intrusive response.crisis instructorsA Crisis Instructor has been reviewed by the O.I.S. Steering Committee and has shown the ability and expertise to adapt the workshop and materials to the unique Crisis provider audience. The Instructor has a mastery of all of the physical techniques as well as the ability to communicate the curriculum materials to providers functioning under the category of Crisis Provider.Only Instructors who are certified as a Crisis Level Instructor may conduct Crisis Level workshopsTo become a Crisis Level Instructor, the Crisis Instructor applicant must:Qualify as a Mentor Instructor, unless granted dispensation by the O.I.S.-SCSubmit an application to the O.I.S.-SC requesting consideration for Crisis Instructor statusConduct a Crisis Level workshop for certification review by an O.I.S.-SC member, or a Master/Mentor Crisis Instructor.independent instructorsAn Independent O.I.S. Instructor is different from an Independent Behavior Professional (although an individual may qualify for both categories) within O.I.S.; classification as an Independent Instructor involves teaching O.I.S. Workshops within the specific categories that O.I.S.-SC approved them to teach.To be considered for Independent status, the Instructor must:Submit an Independent Instructor application to the O.I.S. Steering Committee requesting consideration for Independent Instructor status, prior to teaching any workshops;Upon approval from the OIS-SC, teach two workshops in the requested categories with a qualified Master/Mentor Instructor within those categories, within the same year of application; and, Have the ability to adapt the O.I.S. workshop materials and presentation to different audiences. An Independent Instructor may only teach in the program area(s) in which he or she has co-trained in two (2) workshops with a Master/Mentor Instructor. The six program areas are:Adult ResidentialKid ResidentialEmploymentCommunity Living SupportsFoster CareCrisis ProviderAfter Certification as Independent Instructor, additional requirements include:Same requirements for all Instructors on number of workshops each yearAttend the April Recertification Workshop.Have extensive knowledge of the OARsMaintain O.I.S. Workshop evaluations above average. The O.I.S. Project will review evaluations randomly.contracting expectations for independent instructorsThe maximum charge for an O.I.S. workshop are calculated on 12 participants and is as follows:Master Independent Instructor- $1400 per workshop, or $116.50 per participantMentor Independent Instructor- $1275.00 or $106.25 per participantIndependent Instructor- $1080 or $90 per participant.If the workshop exceeds 12 participants, the cost of the workshop may not be increased.Travel expenses may be additional. Travel expenses may include, but are not limited to overnight stay, meals per CONUS, and/or reasonable (as defined by the O.I.S.-SC) charge for copies of workshop materials.The maximum charge for hourly O.I.S.-related activities is defined under the current Expenditure Guidelines or are determined by the CDDP or Regional staff. This may include O.I.S. monthly reviews or upgrading certification from G Level to IF Level.When an O.I.S. Instructor agrees to upgrade a participant/employee’s certification from General to Individual Focus level, the O.I.S. Instructor must:See a current O.I.S. certificate (or other proof of certification approved by the O.I.S.-SC) to verify the employee is certified in O.I.S.Spend a minimum of four (4) hours with the employee that includes a review of the current O.I.S. curriculum and the applicable “Plan”Demonstrate the relevant Protective Physical Skills Interventions included in the PBS Plan.g - level instructor certification (optional)An Agency Instructor or an Independent Instructor may qualify for this certification. The certification only allows O.I.S. Instructors with this certification to teach G Level Workshops or IF Level Workshops that have a Positive Behavior Support Plan or a Clinical Document that does not have Protective Physical Interventions (PPIs) within them beyond Belt/Shirt. O.I.S. Instructors with this certification will only be able to teach physical skills techniques that include Evasions, Deflections, Covering, Escape from holding attacks, Physical Positioning Restrictive Measure, Limb Control PPI, and the Belt/Shirt PPI. If an O.I.S. Instructor with this certification would like the ability to teach all PPIs in workshops later, the Instructor would need to apply to the O.I.S.-SC and then pass the PPIs with a Master/Mentor Instructor. maintaining instructor certification To maintain O.I.S. Instructor certification, the Instructor must abide by the following O.I.S. Instructor guidelines:Have a valid O.I.S. Instructor certificate or letterConduct two (2) O.I.S. workshops annually (May 1 – April 30), aligned with the April recertification workshop)Conduct a minimum of one (1) co-training O.I.S. workshop every two (2) years with a certified O.I.S. Instructor outside of the Agency where the O.I.S. Instructor is employed; the co-training will count as fulfilling the mandatory one co-training every two years for both Instructors. If pre-approved by the O.I.S. Steering Committee to co-train with an O.I.S. Instructor within the same Agency the O.I.S. Instructor is employed, the co-training will only count for one Instructor. For agencies with multiple Instructors, once an in-agency Instructor has co-trained with another in-agency Instructor, neither may then co-train with another in-agency Instructor (to satisfy this requirement).Submit the names of workshop participants, the evaluations from the workshop, on the designated O.I.S. Workshop Data Form within 30 days of the workshop to the OIS Data CoordinatorAttend the annual April Recertification WorkshopDocument O.I.S. workshop follow-up visitsConduct O.I.S. workshops only upon full approval of the agency and only after obtaining all authorizationsInstruct only O.I.S. authorized techniques or techniques approved by the O.I.S.-SC prior to the workshopAgree to comply with all guidelines set forth by the O.I.S.-SC, and Owner’s Manual, as they pertain to the implementation of O.I.S.non-instructional certificate (behavior professionals)The Qualified Behavior Professional will need to complete an application for the SC and be currently O.I.S. certified at the G Level. This certification is granted only by independent review from the Steering Committee and will be reviewed annually thereafter. Individuals qualifying for this certificate will:Attend the O.I.S. Instructor WorkshopComplete a Solo review of the Physical skills at 90% proficiency at the April recertification and again in the month of October with a Master/Mentor Instructor who is able to complete solo reviews, either at G-Level or IF-Level, and submit the review to the O.I.S.-SC for reviewAttend the April Recertification for O.I.S. InstructorsThis certificate allows Behavioral Professionals in good standing with the O.I.S.-SC to write Physical Skill techniques including PPIs, dependent of certification level (G or IF) into a Positive Behavioral Support Plan.A Non-Instructional certificate may be upgraded at any time to Instructional; however, the Professional then will be required to meet the requirements noted within this document for O.I.S. Instructors. In addition, once the Professional becomes an Instructor, they may not return to a Non-Instructor status until the following recertification year in April.Master/Mentor Solo ReviewersThe following guidelines are expected to be followed as developed by the OIS-SC:When an OIS Instructor Candidate is approved for their Solo Evaluation the Candidate will be responsible for leading the entire Workshop without assistance from another OIS Instructor. If at any time, the Solo Evaluator has to take over the OIS Workshop to maintain fidelity, the Solo Evaluator will score the Instructor Candidate as directed by the scoring system.The maximum number of participants for a Solo review is twelve (12).The OIS Solo Evaluation Scoring sheet is to be strictly followed throughout all Instructor Candidate Co-Trainings by Master/Mentor Instructors and in the Solo OIS Workshop by the Solo Evaluator. The Master/Mentor, Solo Evaluator is subject to periodic interrater reliability review by a member of the OIS-Steering Committee.The Solo Evaluator is to sign all participant certificates for the Solo OIS Workshop and is responsible for all the Solo Workshop documentation. The Instructor Candidate cannot sign certificates until the Instructor Candidate’s status is approved by the OIS-SC. The OIS Data Coordinator must receive all documentation for the Solo Workshop no later than 30 days from the workshop from the Solo Evaluator.For a Solo Workshop, the OIS Data Sheet should list the Instructor Candidate’s name first with the IC designation for the number. The Solo Evaluator’s name should be listed as the Co-Instructor with their assigned Instructor plaints Against/Issues with Certified O.I.S. InstructorsThe O.I.S.-SC in conjunction with the O.I.S. Project Manager investigates all issues that arise with an O.I.S. Instructor related to the philosophy, training, professionalism, and practice of O.I.S..The O.I.S. Project Manager first receives a substantive (written and signed) complaint regarding Instructor conduct or performance. The O.I.S. Instructor in question receives notification of the complaint from the O.I.S. Project Manager. The Project Manager notifies the Chair of the SC of the complaint. Depending on the seriousness of the issue, the O.I.S.-SC or the OIS-EC may opt to require the O.I.S. Instructor to cancel all future O.I.S. workshops, or require the O.I.S. Instructor only to conduct O.I.S. workshops with another qualified Master/Mentor O.I.S. Instructor until the complaint is resolved. The O.I.S. Project Manager and the O.I.S.- Executive Committee will conduct an investigation to verify or deny the issues found within the complaint. The Office of Training, Investigations and Safety (OTIS) may be consulted.Results of the investigation will be brought before the O.I.S.-SC. The O.I.S.-SC will make the determination as to the fitness of the O.I.S. Instructor in question and may decertify the O.I.S. Instructor. The O.I.S.-SC will report their findings to the Contract Holder. The Contract Holder has the authority to decertify any O.I.S. Instructor.The O.I.S. Instructor will receive results of the investigation within 30 days of the date the investigation of the complaint was finalized by the O.I.S.-SC.De-Certification of an O.I.S. Instructor/Instructor CandidateImmediate causes for the de-certification of an O.I.S. Instructor include, but are not limited to:A felony convictionAs a result of a substantiated outcome of a Protective Services InvestigationUnwillingness to follow O.I.S. Steering Committee guidelinesIncluding failure to teach the entire approved curriculumInclusion of material that has not been authorized by the Steering CommitteeTraining interventions that have not been approvedFailure to report O.I.S. training and submit evaluations within 30 days of a workshopCharge above the determined fee set by the O.I.S.-SC for an O.I.S. WorkshopIf an individual disagrees with the decision of decertification, he or she may present his or her case in writing to the O.I.S.-SC. The Instructor in question may also appear in person with the SC (this does not remove the required written response). The written response must be received by the OIS Project Manager within 30 days from receiving notification of decertification. The O.I.S.-SC may either override or uphold the original decision. If the OIS-SC upholds decertification, the Instructor may follow the complaint process below.Filing a Formal ComplaintIf you have made an appeal to the O.I.S. Project Manager or to the O.I.S., Steering Committee regarding;Resolution about a Complaint or Issue with a Certified InstructorResolution about Decertification of O.I.S. InstructorMaintaining O.I.S. Instructor CertificationDenial of acceptance to attend or become an Instructor Training and you still believe that you want to file a formal complaint against the decision made by the O.I.S. Steering Committee or O.I.S. Project Manager, you may complete the attached O.I.S. Instructor /Candidate Complaint Form. The complaint form (Appendix B) must be submitted to the current contractor for the Oregon Intervention System Executive Director.If resolution is not reached within 30 working days, the O.I.S. Contractor’s Executive Director will submit the complaint to the ODDS. contact informationScott Sleeman, Project Manager 503-941-5256, ext. 121ssleeman@O.I.S. Data Coordinator: 503-941-5256, ext. 136O.I.S.@Fax 503-941-5274The O.I.S. Project 7165 SW Fir LoopO.I.S. Steering Committee:Suite 200Tigard, OR 97223OIS Contract Executive Director503-941-5256 ext.111Appendix AAdditional Video’sThe video clips below have been approved by the O.I.S.-SC for the use in your workshops. These video clips are to be used as an adjunct to teaching and do not replace any of the current curriculum. If you use these clips you are still required to teach the whole and current curriculum, including the video clips in the current curriculum.We Are More Alike Than Different. Our Care. this one is a public historical video about Fairview that Oregon produced in the 50s.A Christmas Story- The Stress Cycle. Me too. Pathway video. Communication and Assertiveness. for introducing positive behavior supports, the concept that behavior happens for a reason, autism as an underlying condition/preset - can serve many purposes! fight/flight/freeze (from 35:30 or so until the survey pops up on the screen - about 4 minutes) Ways to Have a Better Conversation. é Brown on Empathy. With My 2-Year-Old - "The Cookie" - EPISODE 3. on the Brain. Brain: Mysteries of the Brain. and the Brain. Skills: Important Skills for Childhood Development. Gross on Emotion Regulation (video clip is 12 minutes 45 seconds in length; stop at 5:44). and Executive Function - Dr. Russell Barkley. Make sure you note before showing the video, that Dr. Barkley starts the explanation with ADHD, however, the functions described fit for all individuals. Management - I Feel Pretty. Autism Freed Me to be Myself | Rosie King. Paravicini and Adam Ockelford: In the key of genius (Video clip is 19 minutes and 38 seconds in length; stop at 9:26). & Sensory Challenges - My life living with dementia. Fawcett on Living with FASD. Alcohol Syndrome: Attachment Theory - How Childhood Trauma Affects Your Life (STOP AT THE 4:54 mark as the extensive information later in the video is not as applicable the Individuals supported by the Oregon Intervention System). An Introduction to Mindsight by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. What is PTSD? Interviewer // Le recruteur // Das Vorstellungsgespr?ch HD. Pitonyak on...Being Hardwired For Belonging. BOregon Intervention SystemInstructor/Candidate Instructor Complaint FormPlease print clearly: 2562896149458Name of the person with the complaint: 4545981590803653307152499Phone: Email: 1111876148429Mailing address: Please indicate by circling the nature of your complaint:Resolution about a Complaint or Issue with a Certified InstructorResolution about Decertification of O.I.S. InstructorMaintaining O.I.S. Instructor CertificationDenial of acceptance to attend or become an Instructor Training 412123327007Date of the O.I.S. Project Manager or Steering Committee decision about the complaint abovePlease describe your complaint with the Steering Committee or Project Manager’s decision below: (if you need more space, attach additional paper)3503053152409661035160556SignatureDateSubmit to: O.I. S. Contract Executive Director7165 SW Fir Loop, Tigard, Or. 97223Appendix CO.I.S. Steering committee checklistNameAgencyAddressEmailPhoneREQUESTI would like the Steering Committee to :Review PPI Comment on FBA and/or BSPGenerate ideas for SupportIN PREPARATIONInclude this completed checklist as a cover page with packetIdentifying information should be blocked out or redacted for privacy/confidentialityProvide 1 original packet and 15 copies for presentation. (PowerPoint presentation may be substituted for the 15 copies.) If this request involves medical alerts for the use of the technique, physician’s approval must be attached.INCLUDEPresentation RequestDocumentation of ISP Team Approval for the PlanFunctional Behavioral Assessment (including raw data from observation)Summary of previous intervention effortsSummary or actual BSP includingBaseline data (or relevant data from prior year for re-authorization requests)Pro-Active componentsReactive/Responsive componentsCrisis componentsRecovery componentsSpecific intervention requested (include copies of photos if necessary)Any relevant dataSafeguards that are in place for monitoringRequests should be made either by:Mail to OIS/Scott Steering Committee 7165 SW Fir Loop, Suite 200 Tigard OR 97223Email to ois@ ................
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