It is well known that human service organizations have difficulty recruiting qualified and reliable employees and retaining this staff once they are hired. According to a national staffing survey MediSked conducted, 93% of respondents identified recruiting quality employees as an issue for their I/DD agency.
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MediSked has an incredible Advisor Council formed of leaders in the industry who bring a variety of knowledge from the field. The members of the MediSked Advisor Council plays an important role in our strategic direction, as MediSked leads technology to move the human services world forward. Since its founding, council members have provided guidance, input, and recommendations on organizational, ethical, and operational direction for the company.
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This year’s theme is “Into Mental Health: Inspired, Informed, Involved." 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a mental health condition, however the topic is highly stigmatized and can result in rejection, bullying and discrimination. Conversations about mental health help to destigmatize mental illnesses and provide support for those who need it. The best treatments for serious mental illnesses today are highly effective; between 70 and 90% of individuals have significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life with the right treatments and supports.
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Many individuals with disabilities must worry about the “disability cliff” when they age out of school. This cliff refers to the loss of structure and coordination of services that students are entitled to in the education systems; instead individuals are expected to navigate an often-confusing delivery system to receive services with little assistance during the transition. One of the key issues is difficulty finding meaningful employment in the community.
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