We heard your feedback and that Thursdays do not work for some of you. This month, we continue to offer 2 separate networking events. If you cannot come to one, you may be able to make it to the other, but feel free to come to both! The same agenda will be used at both meetings.

Come and join other Independent Support Workers to support each other in our work. Register for this meeting here (even if it’s last minute) :)

Tuesday Dec 12, 2023, 9:30 am - 11:00 am register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcuCtpzIsGtKARl6efdxiw-FG8Ng2Eltc

Thursday, Dec 14, 2023, from 6:30-8 pm - register here :(will be recorded)

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-2oqj0jHNPz2L_T88D2HcRBs0UvCKKg

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Agenda:

6:30 pm - 6:45 pm: Welcome and introductions

6:45-6:50 -Tax tip

6:50-7:30 - Hot topic: What are developmental services core competencies, how do we find them, and why should we care? (Applies to anyone, including PSWs)

7:30-7:50- Open Q and A about ISW work, starting up as an ISW/respite worker, or just hearing about what people are doing in their work and what’s going well that others might be interested in.

Guiding Questions:

1) How do we grow in our work and competencies?

2) How do we find mentors to support us?

7:50-8:00 Wrap up.- any last thoughts/ideas/upcoming events to share