How to enter WIN
Entering the WIN Program requires a strong dedication to your career development and a willingness to commit to reaching your career goals. You may be eligible to apply for entry into the WIN Program if you meet the following criteria:
• You are a full-time or part-time employee working a regular/consistent schedule
• You have voluntarily completed The College of Direct Support Credentialing Program
• You have completed your initial 90 days of service
• You have received a satisfactory performance rating at the time of your most recent evaluation
• You are in good-standing and in compliance with all applicable RHA Howell, Inc. policies and procedures
If you decide to participate in the WIN program, you will:
• Notify your Achieving Career Excellence (ACE) Coordinator of your interest in the WIN Program
• Connect with the WIN Operations Manager and complete the WIN Application Process
• Select an education, licensing or certification program related to healthcare
• Have access to case managers and mentors who will assist in your career development
• Have access to the WIN Life Program which is designed to address your work-life balance needs
 Maximum Annual Education Benefits
To be eligible for educational assistance, employees must meet all requirements outlined in the WIN policy guide. Employees should carefully read through the WIN policy and complete the appropriate paperwork before enrolling in any educational program or registering for an examination, certification program, or portfolio assessment program. To get information on WIN policies and maximum education benefits, contact the WIN Operations Manager.
The College of Direct Support (CDS)
The College of Direct Support is a learning gateway for contemporary best practices for Direct Support Professionals. By incorporating web-based learning, backed by nationally recognized curricula, the CDS is designed to promote a profession of direct support.
|  Currently, The College of Direct Support serves as the gateway to the WIN Program. We believe that whatever your career choice, an advanced knowledge of the people we serve and the best practices surrounding their care are essential to building a successful career in healthcare. The employees who enter the WIN program will be employees who have elected to complete the CDS credentialing program.
All employees who meet the criteria for “good standing” may participate in the College of Direct Support (CDS) with a recommendation from the local unit, and as an opening becomes available.
Graduates of this program earn a Direct Support Professional Certificate and RHA Howell, Inc. celebrates this accomplishment by hosting quarterly graduation ceremonies.
Assessments
Should you participate in the WIN Program, you will be invited to complete various assessments at a Community College in your county. These assessments are designed to help you better understand your career choice and whether it is a good ft based on your skill level and personality. This is a great way for you to discover some untapped strengths, learn new things about yourself and uncover the careers that will allow you to apply your newly discovered abilities and strengths. |
