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A Direct Care Worker's/Direct Care Professional's "Go-To" Place for Personal and Professional Development and Peer Networking.

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Leadership Program

Direct Care Professional Leadership Program

The ICA's “A Call to Leadership: A Direct Care Professional’s Guide to Developing Leadership Skills” program is a one-day educational program for direct care professionals held every year at multiple locations in the state. It encourages direct care professionals to think more broadly about leadership outside of the workplace, professionalism, and how to become a spokesperson and role model for the direct care profession. Graduates receive a certificate of attendance and a class pin.

2013 "A Call to Leadership" Programs

June 11, 2013 | Coralville, IA
June 18, 2013 | Mt. Pleasant, IA
June 25, 2013 | Creston, IA

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To register for one of these programs, click here.

Congratulations to 2013 Iowa CareGivers Direct Care Professional Leadership Graduates

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Congratulations to 2012 Iowa CareGivers Direct Care Professional Leadership Graduates

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140 Direct Care Workers (Professionals) Graduate From Iowa CareGivers Leadership Program in 2011!!

19 graduate from Fort Dodge Class
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26 graduate from Mason City Class
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30 graduate from Ankeny Class
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21 graduate from Ottumwa Class
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45 graduate from Dubuque Class
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Special Thanks to Iowa Central Community College, North Iowa Area Community College, Des Moines Area Community College, Indian Hills Community College, and Northeast Iowa Community College for hosting the programs!

Direct Care Worker Leadership Council
The leadership program, “A Call to Leadership” is required to apply to serve on the Leadership Council. Council members must also submit applications and go through a selection process. Click here to learn more about the council. If you have completed the Leadership Program and would like to apply for a council position, please download the brochure, including the application