Certification

RI Service Coordinator Collaborative (RISCC) RSC Certification/Recertification Policy and Procedure

Revised 04/2011
  • The training year runs from June 1st of one year through May 31st of the following year.
  • Certification packets should be postmarked no later than May 31st.
  • Please fill out the RISCC Certification/Re-certification Form to include with your packet.
  • We suggest packets be mailed "Return Receipt" to: RISCC P.O. Box 9012, Pawtucket, RI 02862.
  • Packets will not be returned- please keep a copy for yourself

Download the certification form form

Download the training attendance evidence form

HUD RSC Training Guidelines

Definition of Training/Education:

  • This excludes: Training held for resident/tenant education, and General board/committee or community meetings.
  • Any training event or course (including college level) with the purpose of providing professional education in the social services field.
  • Credit is awarded for the number of hours of actual attendance for RISCC trainings. Tardiness will result in loss of credit to the next half hour.
  • College level courses will be credited according to pertinent subject matter and semester hours. It is important to include a copy of the official course description.

Initial/Lapsed Certification Requirements:

  • Requests for Certification are accepted once a year in May by the May 31st deadline
  • Evidence (proof of attendance) of at least 36 hours of education/training covering HUD's (9) areas of knowledge (HUD Guidelines attached), accumulated over the past 24 months.
  • It is recommended that these 36 hours include at least 12 hours of training hosted by the Service Coordinator Collaborative.

Recertification Requirements:

  • Evidence (proof of attendance) of at least 15 hours of education/training within the past 12 months.
  • This should include at least 6 hours (two out of four trainings) hosted by the Service Coordinator Collaborative.

Special Credit Hours:

  • Planning and presenting a training session for RISCC, NERSC, AASC, IREM or NEAHMA is awarded as 4 hours of training.
  • Membership on the Board/Planning Committee of the RI Service Coordinator Collaborative is awarded 6 hours of training credit.
  • For special consideration for other items, please contact RISCC before May 31st.