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Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center Direct Support Professionals
Stipend Program

Terms and Agreement

Welcome to the Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center (ELARC) Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Stipend Program, offered by Helen Sanderson Associates! We’re excited to have you join our community and embark on this rewarding journey together. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, please take a moment to review and agree to the following terms:

1. Validated Vendor Number

      • What you need: To participate, please ensure you have a validated vendor number.
      • How to get it: If you don’t have one yet, contact your organization, and they’ll help you obtain this essential number.

2. Stipend Awards for Course Completion

      • Earn while you learn: For each ELARC DSP course you successfully complete, you’ll be eligible to receive a stipend of $100.00.
      • Maximum stipend: You can earn up to $500.00 in stipends. Keep up the great work, and maximize your benefits!

3. Stipend Distribution Options

      • Choose your reward: We want to make receiving your stipend as convenient as possible.
        • Virtual gift card: If you opt for a virtual gift card, we’ll email it to you within 3 business days of claiming your stipend.
        • Paper check: Prefer a traditional paper check? No problem! We’ll mail it to you within 15 business days of claiming your stipend.

4. Continuing Beyond the Maximum Stipend

      • Keep learning: Even after you’ve reached the maximum stipend of $500.00, you’re welcome to continue taking courses.
      • Note: While you can keep enhancing your skills, additional stipend funds won’t be available for the remainder of the current ELARC DSP Stipend Program cycle.

5. HCBS DSP Stipend Eligibility

      • Work as a paid DSP for an average of 10 hours or more per week;
      • Perform direct support tasks like skills development, guidance, and personal assistance to individuals served by ELARC as a regular part of their job duties
      • Spend at least 50% of work hours doing direct support tasks; and are employed by an ELARC vendor who participated in the 2024 HCBS monitoring review.
      • The following are NOT eligible even if a portion of their work involves providing direct support: Staff paid through a funding source other than the regional center, such as Medi-Cal, health insurance, or a school district; ICF-DD, ICF-DDN, ICF-DDH are the only exceptions
        • Those who only provide intermittent service such as home modification and/or meal delivery services.
        • Staff hired through a temporary personnel agency.
        • Contract or 1099 workers.
        • On-call or PRN workers.
        • Volunteers and
        • Administrative or supervisory staff, unless they spend 50% or more of their time doing direct support work.

6. Privacy Agreement

      • Your information matters: We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Any information you provide during the program, such as your vendor number or contact details, will be used solely for program-related purposes.
      • How we use it: Your data may be used to verify eligibility, process stipend payments, and communicate important program updates.
      • Confidentiality: We will not share your personal information with third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law.

We’re here to support you!

At Helen Sanderson Associates, your growth and success are our top priorities. If you have any questions or need assistance at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. Let’s work together to make your experience with the ELARC DSP Stipend Program both fulfilling and enjoyable.

Thank you for being a part of our community!

We’re thrilled to have you with us and can’t wait to see all that you achieve. Let’s embark on this journey of learning and professional development together!