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Mileage Management

Revolutionize Your Mileage Management and Make Reimbursement a Breeze

One of the myriad ways we support our clients here at Compass is by giving them the freedom to choose how they spend their day. That freedom is afforded to them because their staff all have a vehicle to transport them to wherever it is they want and need to go. I know I wouldn’t want to be cooped in my house all day every day.

To make this service sustainable, we pay our staff a mileage reimbursement. It’d be nice if it were as simple as them telling us, “Yeah I drove 100 miles with my client, Frank, last month,” and we could simply key the reimbursement amount onto their paycheck. Unfortunately, not only do we need way more accountability and detail than that, but we also need that detail and accountability for the 500 staff supporting and driving our 200 clients. And furthermore, for a number of those clients, we need to be able to bill the Regional Center, sometimes in daily increments.

Winning the Audit Game: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Approach

Win the Audit Game: 5 Strategies to Transform Your Approach

If you’re in this industry, you know audits are as certain as death and taxes. But guess what? After 25 years of audit adventures, we’ve discovered that mastering a few key strategies can turn audit dread into a walk in the park. Ready to make your next audit a breeze? Here are 5 keys areas to focus on. For a deeper dive, don’t forget to download our extensive guide here.

The Appreciation Code: Cracking the Five Languages for DSP Success

The Appreciation Code: Cracking the Five Languages for DSP Success

In the field of Supported and Independent Living Services, retaining skilled Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) is crucial. At Quick Solve Plus, we understand that showing genuine appreciation can significantly impact employee retention. One powerful approach we’ve found effective is understanding and implementing the Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, based on the work of Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Paul White.

Delegate Like a Pro: Building Trust in Human Services

In the realm of human services, trust is the cornerstone of effective relationships and organizational success. Whether you’re providing direct support to individuals or managing a team of dedicated professionals, establishing trust is essential. The four cores of credibility, as defined in The Speed of Trust, offer a universal framework for building trust in any organization. These cores—integrity, intent, capabilities, and results—make you believable to yourself and others. The first two cores deal with character, while the second two focus on competence.

If you have read The Four Dysfunctions of a Team or The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni, you will recognize familiar language and concepts, especially “Humble, Hungry, and Smart.” In The Speed of Trust, the visual metaphor of a tree illustrates how all four cores of credibility are interconnected and vital. You can have the best systems and technology in place, but without a foundation of trust with your team, those tools will not get you very far. Additionally, delegating is a principle practice for any manager and delegation can be challenging when trust is not established.  Let’s break down these principles of trust further.

Hiring with Confidence: 6 Essential Tips for Hiring DSP’s

Recruiting direct service professionals (DSPs) requires a keen eye for integrity and reliability, as these individuals play a critical role in providing care and support to those in need. Ensuring that you select candidates who are honest, dedicated, and suitable for the role is essential. Here are six tips to help you identify potential red flags and make confident hiring decisions for DSP positions.

Fostering a Competent and Confident DSP Workforce: Secrets to Successful Training Strategy

In the ever-evolving landscape of workforce development, the need for effective, accessible, and data-driven training solutions has become increasingly crucial. Compass, a leading provider of Supported Living Services (SLS) and Independent Living Services (ILS), has been at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging its Quantitative Service Platform (QSP) to revolutionize the way they approach employee training and development.