Purpose
To work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify and move forward strategies to support the recruitment and retention of Colorado's direct care workforce.
Next Meeting:
February 9, 2022 - 10:00 - 11:30 am
Zoom Webinar Link
Meeting ID: 993 1700 7314 Passcode: 396389
Call-in Option: 1-877-853-5257
Future dates: This group intends to meet bi-monthly on the second Wednesday of the month.
- Meeting Materials
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December 17, 2021
- Presentation
- Direct Care Workforce Collaborative-Breakout Room Guide - December 2021
October 13, 2021
August 11, 2021
June 9, 2021
April 14, 2021
February 10, 2021
- Presentation
- Due to technical difficulties, webinar recording for this meeting is unavailable
January 13, 2021 - Kick-off Meeting
Direct Care Workforce Summit Materials - October 28, 2020- Webinar Recording - October 28, 2020
- Direct Care Workforce Summit Presentation - October 2020
- Direct Care Workforce Information Graphic - October 2020
- Direct Care Workforce Summit Provider and Consumer Video - October 2020
- Bell Policy Center - Agency Policy Agenda - February 2020
- Bell Policy Center - Career Ladders for Long-Term Care Workers - August 2019
- Bell Policy Center - Healthy Aging Practices - February 2019
- Colorado Health Institute - Closing the Care Gap - June 2020
- Colorado Health Institute - Direct Care Workforce County Profiles - September 2020
- Best Practices for Stabilizing Colorado Direct Care - Brief - September 2020
- Best Practices for Stabilizing Colorado Direct Care - Full Report - June 2020
- Connect to Care Jobs Flyer - August 2020
Action Group Meetings
Action groups are intended to reinforce the Direct Care Worker Collaborative purpose and vision.
These groups will be tasked with: identifying the problem, determining solutions, and developing and executing an action plan.
If you are interested in joining one or more of the action groups, please send an email request with the group(s) of your choice to HCPF_DCWorkforce@state.co.us and an invitation will be provided.
New!
In lieu of separate Action Group meetings in January, a combined meeting for all Action Groups will be held:
January 21, 2022 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Zoom Webinar Link
Meeting ID: 993 1700 7314 Passcode: 396389
Call-in Option: 1-877-853-5257
Description: This session will introduce the Collaborative and Action Group co-chairs and the new support roles for each Action Group; cover changes to the meeting cadence in 2022; provide additional information on the upcoming SAPGA legislative event; and go into more detail about the American Rescue Plan Act. Hope you can join us!
Questions? Contact HCPF_DCWorkforce@state.co.us
- Compensation & Benefits Action Group
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This group meets the 3rd Friday each month - 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Meeting information:
- Zoom Webinar Link
Meeting ID: 993 1700 7314 Passcode: 396389
Call-in Option: 1-877-853-5257
- Zoom Webinar Link
- Training & Career Advancement Action Group
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This group meets the 1st Friday each month - 9:00 - 10:00 am
(Due to holidays in July and September, meeting will move to the 2nd Friday those months)Meeting Information:
- Zoom Webinar Link
Meeting ID: 993 1700 7314 Passcode: 396389
Call-in Option: 1-877-853-5257
- Zoom Webinar Link
- Value & Awareness Action Group
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This group meets the 4th Friday each month - 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Meeting Information:
- Zoom Webinar Link
Meeting ID: 993 1700 7314 Passcode: 396389
Call-in Option: 1-877-853-5257
- Zoom Webinar Link
Resources
- Letter from Gov. Polis: Notice of New Base Wage Requirement for Direct Care Workers - December 15, 2021
- Base Wage Requirement for Direct Care Workers Frequently Asked Questions - December 2021
- Resources for HCBS Providers page
- Direct Care Workforce - Best Practices Report - June 2020
- Closing the Care Gap - June 2020
- Direct Care Workforce - Bell Policy Center Report - January 2020
- Senate Bill 19-238 - Training Advisory Committee Final Report - December 2019
Senate Bill 19-238 Training Advisory Committee website
Contact Us
Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities and language services for individuals whose first language is not English may be provided upon request. Please notify John Barry at 303-866-3173 or John.R.Barry@state.co.us or the 504/ADA Coordinator at hcpf504ada@state.co.us at least one week prior to the meeting to make arrangements.