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Defensive Driving This is a 6- hour course given to all employees. The goal of the national Safety Council's Defensive Driving course is to provide drivers with knowledge and safe driving techniques to prevent collision and violations. The course focuses on collision prevention through hazard recognition and application of collision avoidance techniques. In addition, the course addresses common driving violations that result in collision and how to change driver habits to eliminate moving violations. This class is open to non-staff for $50
Bloodbourne Pathologies and Communicable Diseases There will be a 15- minute video presentation and a brief examination will be given at the end of the course. No pre-study material is required. Due within 30 days of hire, you are required to attend this course prior to your first day of duty and must be renewed every year.
CPR/ First Aid This 4-hour course comprised of lecture and practicum. Participants will learn the practice of CPR and have an opportunity to demonstrate their skill on "dummies". No pre-study materials are required. Certification must be renewed every two years.
This class is open to non-staff at a cost of $45.
Kashrut and Judaism Kashrut: Gives new employees the basic understanding of how to keep kosher in the group homes. Pre-requisite of viewing the JFGH video “Keeping a Kosher Home” is a must. Participants are required to bring their JFGH policy manual to class. Judaism: Gives new employees the basic understanding of Jewish holidays, customs and traditions. This class is open to non-staff at a cost of $30.
Introduction to Developmental Disabilities ( Part 1 and 2) This is an 18-hour overview of subjects required by the Developmental Disabilities Administration. The course is taught in two separate sessions. There are no pre-study materials; however a study packet is given during the course to each participant. Session One:
Introduction to developmental Disabilities I - This session includes the General Characteristics and Needs (2 credits) and The Aging Process and Special Needs of Older Adults (4 credits). Session two:
Part 1: Introduction to Developmental Disabilities ll - includes
The Fundamental Rights (2 credits), Community Integration and Inclusion (2 credits) and Communication Skills (2 credits).
Part 2: Introduction of Developmental Disabilities lll – includes Principles of Behavior Change (2 credits) and Supporting Individuals to Make Choices (2 credits).
This class is open to non-staff at a cost of $30.
Medication Technitian Training Program This is a 24-hour course taught in four parts. There is a Medication Manual for this course. The manual may be either borrowed from one of the Senior Counselors, or the JFGH Admin Office (see Training Coordinator) for a $40 cash refundable deposit. The deposit will be refunded upon the return of the manual. If the manual is not returned at the completion of the course, the deposit will be forfeited.
Employee is required to take Math and Reading Comprehension tests before taking the initial Medication Class. The passing score is at least 70%. This class is taught in four parts (see calendar for available dates)
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