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SSIS Adult Protection Worker Training

The SSIS Adult Protection Worker course follows the life of an adult vulnerable to maltreatment case starting with the intake received from the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) through the assessment and closing of a case. This is a technical training designed to provide overview of data entry as related to Adult Protective Services (APS) into SSIS.  Adult Protection policy staff are also available during each class. Training is offered in two half-day virtual classes and is designed for new adult protection workers, SSIS Mentors, and for those seeking refresher. Individuals will need to take both days for credit of course completion. New workers are encouraged (not required) to take the online SSIS Essentials eLearning prior to taking the course.

The SSIS Essentials eLearning includes two APS specific courses, SSIS APS Essentials 104A: Exploring APS Intakes and SSIS APS Essentials 104B: Exploring APS Assessments. APS Workers should take these two courses instead of SSIS 104: Creating an Intake. You can find the APS Essentials courses and other APS eLearning resources on the APS eLearning suite site.

SSIS Adult Protection Training Day 1 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. includes:

• Review of APS Intake as received by MAARC
• Review of the Adult Maltreatment Report (AMR) in Intake
• Review Adult Maltreatment Report Bounce procedure (discussion only)
• Review functionality related to Structured Decision Making ® Tools in an APS Intake
• Agency Report Action Options
• Assigning the AMR
• Initial Disposition Letters
• Closing the Intake and transitioning to an Assessment Workgroup

SSIS Adult Protection Training Day 2 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. includes:

• Chronology Case Notes and Activities
• Structured Decision Making ® Tools required during the APS Assessment.
• Participant Folder Entry
• Adding Collaterals
• Updating the Adult Maltreatment Report
• Data Cleanup
• Closing the AMR and the Assessment Workgroup.
• Notice of Findings, Case Closure Communication, and Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Summary of Investigation.
• Transitioning the Assessment to Case Management
• Appeals

To register for SSIS Adult Protection Training please navigate to TrainLink Home Page (state.mn.us), sign into Trainlink using your Unique ID.

• Navigate to Children’s Services
• Select Upcoming Webinars/Live Training
• Choose “All SSIS Classes”
• Type in a Date Range, if needed
• Select the SSIS Adult Protection Training of your choice and enroll

Training Dates

• April 2026: Monday, April 6th and Thursday, April 9th
• May 2026: Monday, May 4th and Thursday, May 7th

Training resources

It is recommended that trainees review the following resources in preparation for this training. Trainees are not required to print these documents or bring them to class.

SSIS Training Handouts	DHS Resources
AutoCorrect and Spelling Options	SSIS Adult Protection User Guide
SSIS Reminders and Alerts	Adult Protection: Policies and Procedures page
Enhanced Grid Options	SSIS Adult Protection eLearning Suite
Clearing Options	Adult Protection Policy Manual
Other SSIS Worker Documentation

Contacts

Agency workers:
Contact Anna Chaloupka, Adult Protection SSIS Training Specialist, for SSIS questions before and after trainings.

SSIS mentors:
Contact the SSIS Help Desk
651-431-4801 or DHS.SSIShelp@state.mn.us