Professional Advancement through Training and Education in Human Services
The Ohio PATHS Credentialing program advances the skills and knowledge of direct support professionals (DSPs) and front line supervisors who work with people who have disabilities.
SEO PATHS Regional Council
Under the leadership of the Southern Ohio Council of Governments(SOCOG) the following agencies have joined to form the newest PATHS region here in South East Ohio:
- Buckeye Community Services Inc.
- Havar Inc.
- Sechkar Company
- SOCOG
Current Class Schedule
Module Date / Time Facilitator Location (click for map)
| #1 Intro to PATHS | All classes 10a - 2p |
Scott Osterfield | Community Center |
| #2 Professionalism | Apr 9 | David Milliken | Hwy Patrol Post |
| #3 Understanding DD | Apr 23 | Jorji Milliken | Hwy Patrol Pos |
| #4 Ethics on the Frontline | May 14 | Amy Cartwright | Hwy Patrol Post |
| #5 Self Determination | May 28 | Cindy Brooks | Community Center |
| #6 The DSP as an Advocate | June 11 | Jorji Milliken | Hwy Patrol Post |
| #7 Listening | June 25 | Debbie Schmieding | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #8 Augmentative Communication | July 9 | Amy Cartwright | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #9 Non-Verbal Communication | July 23 | Debbie Schmieding | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #10 The Plan: Supporting Individuals in the Process | Aug 13 | Cindy Brooks | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #11 Community Living Skills and Supports | Aug 27 | Cindy Brooks | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #12 DSP's as Teachers | Sept 10 | Cindy Brooks | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #13 Documentation | Sept 24 | David Milliken | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #14 Documentation | Oct 8 | David Milliken | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #15 Being a Team Member | Oct 22 | David Milliken | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #16 Effective Communication | Nov 12 | Debbie Schmeiding | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #17 Effective Team Communication | Nov 19 | Debbie Schmieding | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #18 Community Inclusion | Dec 10 | Jorji Milliken | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #19 Heath and Safety Management | Jan 14, 2009 | Amy Cartwright | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
| #20 Basics of Benefits | Jan 28 | Amy Cartwright | O'Bleness Conf. Rm 010 |
Your PATHS Facilitators
(click address for map / click email to contact)
SOCOG
Amy Cartwright
Executive Director
acartwright@socog.netBuilding 8 Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
Phone Number: 740-775-5030
Buckeye Community Services Inc.
Jorji Milliken
Executive Director
and
Cindy Brooks
Associate Director
Phone Number: 740-286-5039
Havar Inc.
Debbie Schmieding
Executive Director
and
David Milliken
Phone Number: 740-594-3533