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SCCC 135: Senior Villages – Final Thoughts
Senior villages can be a great option for seniors who want to live independently in their communities. The services and activities offered by the senior village can be just the thing that makes that possible.
Let’s take a brief quiz to see how much you’ve learned.
SCCC 135: Senior Villages
SCCC 135: Senior Villages – An Introduction
Senior villages may be a term you’ve heard, but are not familiar with. Maybe there is a senior village in your community. What happens in a senior village that is different than in other community settings? What can I do if I think there should be a senior village in my community? This course will answer these questions and more.
Before you begin, let’s take a brief quiz about senior villages. Remember, nobody is judging you.
Budgets
“Budget requirements are determined by an individual under guardianship’s current level of care. A budget is not required for every individual. Let’s look at which levels of care require a budget.”
Budgets are required for individuals in the following levels of care:
The following levels of care do NOT require a budget. Payments are handled by Fiduciary staff.
Lesson 7: BEN-17 Processing Mail
Processing Mail
“The Benefits Management Branch receives mail for all of Frankfort Guardianship Division Central Office. All mail must be opened and sorted daily in a front-facing open office.”
Lesson 5: BEN-8 Location Changes
Processing Location Changes
“The Field Services Branch completes a change in placement level of care or location in KYGFIS. The Benefits Management Branch promptly notifies Family Support and notifies the Social Security Administration, when appropriate, so that benefits can be updated to provide for the needs of the Cabinet’s individuals.”
Copy of Brain Break
“We’ve reviewed a lot of information. Let’s take a short brain break before moving on to the next standard operating procedures.”
Dad Jokes!
An impasta.
Data.
Inflation.
It was two tired.
Supplies!
Because they cantaloupe.
Brain Break
“We’ve reviewed a lot of information. Let’s take a short brain break before moving on to the next standard operating procedures.”
Brain Break Activity 1: One-minute pinky and thumb exercise.
Brain Break
“We’ve reviewed a lot of information. Let’s take a short brain break before moving on to the next standard operating procedures.”
Dad Jokes!
An impasta.
Data.
Inflation.
It was two tired.
Supplies!
Because they cantaloupe.
Lesson 9: Course Evaluation
DAFM-B 101: Benefits Duties Defined by Law and Standard Operating Procedures- Part 2
Lesson 6: Over the Resource
Lesson 10: Course Wrap-Up
Congratulations!
“You have completed Benefits Duties Defined by Law and Standard Operating Procedures Part 2! This course is part of a series of trainings for Benefits staff. Once you mark this lesson complete, you will return to the homepage, where you may download your certificate of completion. Please be sure to reach out to your supervisor with any questions you may have.”
Lesson 4: SSI Recertifications & General Case Maintenance
Lesson 8: Summary
“It is critical that employees thoroughly understand and execute their job duties in compliance with the laws and policies that govern the services that DCBS provides.
Employees should follow-up with their supervisor regarding any questions.”
Lesson 6: Benefits Branch Standard Operating Procedures
“This portion of the training provides an overview of the policies that govern the Benefits Branch. Employees must learn and understand these policies, and accurately apply them when performing day-to-day work responsibilities.
The most current SOPs can be found on the DCBS public drive: \eas.ds.ky.govdfsOR0372Publicdcbs.
Standard operating procedures tend to be a long read, so we’ve included a brain break halfway through. It’s important to remember these documents ensure the laws are implemented fairly and consistently across the Commonwealth.
Before we get started, let’s watch a short video on standard operating procedures and why they are essential for state agencies.”
Importance of SOPs in Operations:
Lesson 3: RSDI/SSI/Medicare Application Process
Lesson 5: Most Commonly Used Laws Related to the Benefits Branch
“In this lesson, we will review some of the most commonly used laws related to the Benefits Branch.”
INSERT LAWS HERE
Lesson 3: Authority to Operate
The authority to operate is bundled into three different categories:
Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS)
Laws that spell out the foundation of program requirements.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR)
Legal operation of a program that defines how the KRS is carried out.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
The process (interpretation of the KRS and KAR) that further defines how the program operates to eliminate as much gray area in the law as possible.
Lesson 2: Welcome
“Hello, and welcome to this Benefits Branch Pre-Service Training. My name is Alex, and I work as a training supervisor for the Benefits Branch. Today, you’ll be training with Nicole to learn about Benefits Duties Defined by Law and Standard Operating Procedures. This course is part 2 of a 2-part series that provides an overview of the policies that govern the Benefits Branch. “
“Welcome to this training! As Alex stated, my name is Nicole and I’m here to work with you to help you better understand the duties and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the Benefits Branch. SOPs can sometimes be a long read, but we will take a short break during the course to refresh. Review the course objectives below to get started.”
- Explain Benefits Branch policies related to:
- RSDI/SSI/Medicare Application Process
- SSI Recertification & General Case Maintenance
- Location Changes
- Over the Resource
- Processing Mail