Human Services and Gerontology Programs
Professional Development Opportunities
Coulee Region Long Term Care Workforce Coalition
recruitment • retention • recognition
More than a job, a profession...
...long term and direct care
To develop regional strategies to improve the recognition, retention and recruitment of the long term care workforce.
Direct care workers provide essential, skilled, and compassionate care to individuals and families who need services. The work is challenging, meaningful and significant. And, our long term care workforce faces serious challenges!
The Coulee Region LTC Workforce Coalition addresses significant workforce issues within the field of long term care. Leadership development programs, programs on recruitment and retention and legislative outreach are employed to stem the looming workforce crisis. Provider organizations and individuals meet regularly for mini-workshops, networking opportunities and project planning. The meetings are open to everyone with affordable memberships offered. Please join us!
2011 Meeting Schedule (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)*
The Coalition meets at La Crosse agencies on the third Wednesday of alternating months. Meeting includes one hour workshop.
*To confirm dates, times, and meeting locations, call 608.785.6509 or ahansen@uwlax.edu.
Schedule is subject to change.
- March 16, 2011-Western
Technical College Health, Independent Living Resources, 4439 Mormon Coulee Rd.,
La Crosse - May 18, 2011-Mental Health Awareness, Bethany Riverside, Faith and Life Center, 2575 S. 7th, La Crosse
- July 20, 2011-TBD, Independent Living Resources, 4439 Mormon Coulee Rd., La Crosse
- Sept. 21, 2011-TBD, Bethany Riverside, Faith and Life Center, 2575 S. 7th, La Crosse
- Nov. 16, 2011-TBD, Independent Living Resources, 4439 Mormon Coulee Rd., La Crosse
2011 Committee Meetings (1-3 p.m.)
- Feb. 16, 2011-Joint Committee Meeting, Independent Living Resources, 4439 Mormon Coulee Rd., La Crosse
- April 20, 2011-Joint Committee Meeting, Independent Living Resources, 4439 Mormon Coulee Rd., La Crosse
- June 15, 2011-Joint Committee Meeting, Independent Living Resources, 4439 Mormon Coulee Rd., La Crosse
- Oct. 19, 2011-Joint Committee Meeting, Independent Living Resources, 4439 Mormon Coulee Rd., La Crosse
Yearly Membership Fees: July 1-June 30
$100 Renewing organization, agency or association
$25 New organization membership
$15 Individual (new or renewing)
For more information contact: Andrea Hansen, 608.785.6509 or ahansen@uwlax.edu
Printable Membership Form (2 page PDF)
This workforce is . . .
Substantial
Over 68,000 direct care workers in Wisconsin form a substantial part of our state’s health care economy.
Fast-growing
Nursing aids are the 3rd fastest growing and home health aids are the sixth fastest growing occupations in Wisconsin.
Underpaid
One the average, direct care workers are paid little more than $9/hour with nursing aides earning 22% below the median hourly wages for all occupations Direct care workers are twice as likely to receive government assistance because of low income.
Insufficient in size
A sharp increase in demand for services is worsening the shortage of workers. The numbers of elders aged 85 and over needing care will grow by 50% in the next 25 years.
At risk
Annual turnover rates range between 22% to 100% for area agencies and facilities, costing over $3,500 per employee and reducing the quality of care for consumers.
Sources: WI Health Care Workforce 2007 Annual Report; WI Long Term Care Workforce Alliance