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Direct Care Worker Leadership Program

The ICA “A Call to Leadership: A Direct Care Worker’s Guide to Leadership” program is a one-day educational program for direct care workers held every year in the spring at multiple locations in the state. It encourages direct care workers 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 that awards 5 contact hours of continuing education, and a class pin

2011 Leadership Program Tentative Schedule
All Programs:  9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.


Locations will be announced at a later date. Look for more information soon.
  • Tuesday, June 7, 2011
  • Tuesday, June 14, 2011
  • Tuesday, June 21, 2011
  • Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Leadership Graduate Program: Lessons in Leadership
An annual education and networking reunion for graduates of the ICA Leadership Program.
  • Wednesday, October 13, 2010
  • Wednesday, October 12, 2011


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.