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Proven Selection and Supervision Strategies

It has been shown that when certain strategies are used in the process of interviewing and selecting employees, these individuals are more likely to succeed and remain on the job. Quality supervision is also key to developing a well-trained and satisfied workforce. Presenters in this session will describe and demonstrate successful worker selection strategies, such as realistic job previews, as well as supervision strategies, such as the coaching supervision model. Attendees will be provided with information about tools and resources available to help implement these interventions and have the opportunity to discuss the role that states and agencies can play in promoting and supporting these best practices.

Moderator: Sheryl Larson, PhD, University of Minnesota Research and Training Center on Community Living

Presentation

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Panelists: Beth Richardson, Support Providing Employees’ Association of Kentucky (SPEAK) Presentation  
  Karen Kulp, Home Care Associates, Philadelphia Presentation  
  Francine Fineman, PHI Presentation