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We hope you'll join us for the 3rd annual Self-Direction Conference! This conference is an excellent resource for participants, caregivers, parents, and family members of individuals who self-direct their care.

Click the image to see the full session list and other important information.

Minnesota Paid Leave

Minnesota Paid Leave is coming January 2026. 

This poster should be posted at every employer by December 1st.

More languages will be available soon.

We’re Listening: Share Your Feedback by November 7

We kindly ask that you complete the annual satisfaction survey by Friday, November 7, 2025, which is three weeks from this Friday! Your insights are incredibly valuable and help guide our planning for the coming year.

Please take a few moments to complete the survey here: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/yayDyzDh6D

If you have additional thoughts to share, feel free to reach out to your program staff directly.

SEIU Contract Updates

2025 brings about another Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on behalf of SEIU members. The programs that fall under the CBA are Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS), Consumer Support Grant (CSG) PCA Choice and Community First Services and Supports (CFSS).

In 2025, workers will see the addition of a holiday, December 25^th. Starting January 2026, the tiered wage structure will increase for the tiers with the wage floor remaining at $20/hr.

For more information on SEIU benefits please visit their website linked below, or call the member action center at: 651-294-8100 or 800-828-0206 OR email: mac@seiuhcmnia.org

Case Manager Recognition 

Case Managers play a vital role in supporting individuals and coordinating care that empowers those we serve at MRCI. Their dedication and compassion make a lasting impact—and we’re proud to recognize them!

Congratulations to last month's Case Manager Recognition winner!

We celebrated the outstanding work of April Kinner-Splett of Nicollet County, pictured with Program Coordinator Hannah Richardson.

We’re grateful for your dedication and the positive impact you make in the lives of others!

DSP Recognition

Direct Support Professionals (DSP's) are a pillar of Disability Services. They serve a crucial role in the lives of those they serve at MRCI, and we want to recognize them!

Please click the button below to nominate a DSP. We will randomly select one DSP a month and present them with a certificate and small gift.

Congratulations to last month's winner! We celebrated the incredible work of Sara Burgess!

Thank you for all you do! We appreciate your hard work and dedication.

2025 Payroll Calendar

Visit our website to view the dates and download a PDF copy.

Last month in our 'Would You Rather' poll, we asked:

Would you rather travel everywhere by plane or by train?

The results are in! Plane travel soared ahead with 62.5% of the votes, while train travel rolled in with 37.5%.

Thanks to everyone who participated—stay tuned for the next round of Would You Rather?

Duration at MRCI:

4 years

What's a fun fact about you?

I love to travel and I have been to 21 different countries around the world!

What are your hobbies outside of work?

I enjoy time with my family, being outside when the weather is not cold and taking care of my house plants.

What's #1 on your bucket list?

To go on an African Safari.

"I’ve always been passionate about helping others, and I’m grateful to have built my career in the human services field doing just that. I love what I do—especially supporting participants in finding ways to thrive at home with the people they love. I’m also lucky to lead an incredible team that brings compassion and a strong desire to help others to our work every day. Outside the office, my world revolves around my family. I also make time for travel and getting out in nature—both are great reminders to slow down, explore, and stay curious."

2025 Training Schedule

Each year MRCI is required to assign training to all workers under the 245D programs of Individualized Home Supports (IHS), Respite, Host Home, Night Supervision, and Homemaker. Below is the calendar of when the training will be assigned.

Training is assigned in the beginning of the month and is due by the last day of the month. If your worker does not complete the training they will be temporarily suspended and not able to clock in or out through the app, or be paid for the time worked until complete.

If you have questions regarding the completion of the training you can connect with our program staff at 800-829-7110.

Month:

October

November

Once per year

Subjects:

CSSP-A Review, Person-Centered Planning

CSSP-A Review, Person-Centered Planning

CSSP-A/IAPP Annual Review

Homemaker Staff Under the 245D Programs: MRCI is now including the Positive Support Rule training annually. The training has been assigned, please log in and complete by the end of November. 

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