MEMBER INFORMATION

OUR MEMBERS:

Our membership is open to those who are interested and are committed professionals that want to ethically and responsibly support participants throughout California. Our members are dedicated to reducing barriers and disparity through professional independent facilitation.

We also have a Cal-IF process that identifies individuals who are performing at the level of a Professional Independent Facilitator and have agreed to operate by the Cal-IF Code of Ethics. They have demonstrated qualifications for certification and are committed to ongoing professional development.

Individual Membership Criteria

Owns and operates proprietary Independent Facilitator business
Works as a professional Independent Facilitator with non-family member clients or within the SDP Program at the Regional Center or DDS for at least one year.
Demonstrates their professional experience in the field by:

Option A:

Has supported at least 10 clients through the entire transition process into the Self Determination Program, including development of a Person Centered Plan, spending plan, FMS selection, to entering SDP

Has supported at least 7 ongoing clients in Self Determination Program for at least six months

Option B:

Has supported at least 10 clients through the renewal process into a subsequent Self Determination year.

Has supported at least 7 ongoing clients in Self Determination Program for at least six months

Has an IF certificate from a reputable training agency

Proactive learner and interested in gaining more education and experience
Involvement in community at large (other IF meetings, LVAC, related meetings/positions held)
No prior known violations of Cal IF Code of Conduct and Ethics or appropriate remediation followed if a violation has occurred
Demonstrate continued commitment to follow Cal IF’s Code of Conduct and Ethics

Agency Membership Criteria

Existing business providing professional Independent Facilitator services with at least one employee who is not an owner
Provides professional Independent Facilitator services to non-family member clients for at least one year
Agency as a whole has supported at least 10 clients through the entire transition process into the Self Determination Program, including development of a Person Centered Plan, spending plan, FMS selection, to entering SDP
Agency as a whole has supported at least 10 ongoing clients in Self Determination Program for at least one year
Owner(s)/operators have an IF certificate from a reputable training agency
Employees of the agency may be in training prior to receiving their certificate
Owner(s) provide mentorship, training, and supervision for employees
Proactive learners and interested in gaining more education and experience; owners and/or employees seek out additional training
Involvement in community at large (other IF meetings, LVAC, related meetings/positions held)
No prior known violations of Cal IF Code of Conduct and Ethics or appropriate remediation followed if a violation has occurred
Demonstrate continued commitment to follow Cal IF’s Code of Conduct and Ethics. Owner(s) is responsible for any violations of employees within their agency.

Member Benefits

1. Monthly Member Meetings

2. Access to Cal-IF Platform

3. Discounted Advanced Level Training and Workshops

4. Business Sustainability

5. Profession Sustainability

6. United Voice with Department of Developmental Services (DDS)

7. Closed Discussions on Directives & Other Key Topics

8. Contribute to Professionalization

9. Community of Professionals

10. Cal-IF Logo

Cal-IF Agency Membership Fees:

Up to 3 Independent Facilitators: $325/year

4-7 Independent Facilitators: $700/year

8-11 Independent Facilitators: $1050/year

12 or more Independent Facilitators: $1400/year

If you are interested in becoming a Cal-IF member, please download and complete the following application, and submit it by clicking the button below.

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