Are you driven by the desire to transform the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Whether you’re considering a career in human services, aiming to enhance your job skills, aspiring for a promotion, or simply eager to learn alongside someone you support, the To The Rescue HOPE Foundation offers a remarkable opportunity. Open Future Learnings’ Human Services Online Training program, with its comprehensive, engaging, and accessible learning, equips you with the tools and knowledge needed to make a significant difference in this crucial field.

This training program covers a broad range of subjects, all dedicated to intellectual and developmental disabilities. The curriculum includes modules on:

• Active Support
• Person-Centered Approaches
• Thinking and Planning
• Challenging Behavior
• Supported Employment
• And Much More

Each carefully crafted module provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the human services field, ensuring you are well-prepared for any challenges you might face.

Learning is made easy and enjoyable through multimedia tools designed to engage users. Open Future Learning’s methods include:

• Interactive graphics to explain abstract concepts
• Short films with closed captions
• Animation and audio synced to written content

These dynamic resources cater to different learning styles, ensuring every participant can benefit from the training.

Open Future Learning’s training curriculum benefits individuals at various stages of their careers in human services:

• Those exploring a new career path
• Current professionals looking to improve their skills
• Individuals seeking promotions
• People who want to learn alongside someone they support

Thanks to a generous grant from Developmental Pathways and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Section 9817, in conjunction with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC), this training is available for free to organizations or individuals living or working in Colorado. This initiative makes high-quality training accessible to those who need it most, without financial barriers.

Organizations can register through our easy-to-use online platform. Visit Organization Registration to get started.

If you’re interested in the training, you can apply directly through the Training Application. This streamlined process ensures you can quickly access the resources you need to succeed.

For those who don’t qualify for the free training, we offer an affordable option at just $10 per month per person. This fee grants you access to 100% of the content, providing a cost-effective way to enhance your skills and knowledge in human services and relieving financial stress.

The To The Rescue HOPE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for at-risk populations. Our mission is to empower individuals and those assisting them to live their best lives. We provide essential services such as:

• Safe and affordable housing
• Employment opportunities
• Transportation
• Healthy living initiatives
• Community access
• Advocacy

To learn more about our foundation and our impactful work, visit To The Rescue HOPE Foundation.

We have partnered with Open Future Learning, an online learning provider dedicated to the field of developmental disabilities. Open Future Learning offers a range of modules, including mini modules, side-by-side modules, audio learning modules, and videos. Their dedication to high-quality education ensures our training program is both comprehensive and engaging. Learn more about their offerings at Open Future Learning.

Final Thoughts

Investing in your professional development is crucial, especially in a field as impactful as human services. The To The Rescue HOPE Foundation’s Human Services Online Training program offers the tools and knowledge to make a real difference. With comprehensive modules, engaging learning methods, and free access for eligible individuals and organizations in Colorado, there has never been a better time to enhance your skills.

Take advantage of this opportunity to empower your career and support those in need. Register today and take the first step towards a more fulfilling and impactful career in human services.

For more information, feel free to contact:

• Renee Williams
  • Executive Director
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: (720) 641-0646

Join us in making a difference—one training module at a time!