STAR Services

We offer supports and solutions to help providers better serve people receiving support. Who works with STAR Services?

STAR Services is a unique company designed to meet the changing needs in the human services field. Founded in 1998, STAR Services has recognized and met the needs of individuals, service providers, families, and staff, to enhance the services being provided to people receiving supports. We provide a variety of supports and solutions including temporary staffing, live and online training, program support and compliance consulting, and person-centered planning. The services we provide are as unique and diverse as the agencies and people we work with and are tailored to meet each agency’s specific requirements. In an uncertain political and financial climate, our customers look for solutions to their organizational needs that may not require them to bring individuals onto their payroll. Many customers often use our supports heavily through times of change, expansion, or uncertainty and then taper back when needs stabilize. Other customers use us permanently for certain tasks or supports as part of their organizational design. Through training, consulting, or customized supports, STAR Services will help you gain the skills, understanding, and confidence to succeed in this field. We work with every imaginable type of disability provider. Our customers are large and small, rural and urban, established and emerging, and represent residential, vocational, and in-home services. Are you looking to start a company to serve individuals with disabilities? Is your agency trying to ensure that services are being provided in compliance with rules and regulations? Are you interested in incorporating person centered philosophies into your service design? Are you growing or expanding into new service areas and need help to better understand and implement your plans? These are only some of the ways that STAR Services can help: Learn all applicable information related to your needs and questions; grow in your understanding of service delivery and design; and excel in the care you provide to individuals. Our consultants, trainers, and staffing experts are excited and ready to assist you in your areas of need! We hope you will consider STAR Services as a partner in providing excellent services to individuals with disabilities. We look forward to earning and keeping your business!

01/30/2026

The Designated Coordinator/Manager Development Program (DCDP) is an in-depth virtual training for professionals who already meet 245D requirements for DC and/or DM roles. This multi-day program builds practical knowledge of 245D and 9544, documentation, meetings, behavioral interventions, and person-centered practices—supporting confident, compliant oversight. 📅 Virtual sessions offered in March and August with monthly in-person options. 🎓 CEUs available - https://mailchi.mp/starsvcs.com/dcdp_01302026

01/29/2026

Positive Support Strategies are required for every person supported and are closely reviewed during 245D licensing visits. Basic Support Services: Positive Support Strategies teaches how to develop practical, person-centered, and compliant PSS documentation and complete required six-month reviews. 📅 Virtual training | February 26 ⏳ Early bird pricing ends February 4 | Additional on-demand Basic Support Services courses also available - https://mailchi.mp/starsvcs.com/bss_pss_01262026

01/28/2026

Why do orientation and annual trainings still show up in correction orders? Getting 245D and PSR Training to “Stick” explores why staff forget training and how supervisors can improve learning, retention, and competency. Learn about the Forgetting Curve, five practical strategies for retention, and better ways to assess staff competence. 📅 February 5 (Virtual) - https://mailchi.mp/starsvcs.com/getting_245d_psr_training_stick_01282026

01/23/2026

Safekeeping a person’s money or property is a serious responsibility. Safekeeping of Funds and Property reviews 245D requirements and best practices for protecting rights, preventing financial exploitation, and maintaining clear documentation. Learn about authorizations, rep-payees, recordkeeping, and safeguards that protect people supported, staff, and providers. 📅 February 19 | Virtual ⏳ Early bird ends January 28 - https://mailchi.mp/starsvcs.com/upcoming-funds_and_property-01232026

01/22/2026

Understanding MN Statutes, Chapter 245D is essential—and often overwhelming. The Nuts and Bolts of Chapter 245D Program Standards provides managers and executive staff with a practical walkthrough of program standards, person-specific requirements, and company-wide compliance responsibilities. Build a solid foundation for confident 245D oversight. Offered twice in February. - https://mailchi.mp/starsvcs.com/nuts_bolts_9544_01232026

01/20/2026

Strong supervision takes both practical leadership skills & strategic people practices. This spring, STAR Services is offering 2 leadership trainings:
Principles of Leadership for Supervisors is a 6-month virtual series focused on communication, coaching, accountability, & building strong teams.
Strategic HR & Leadership is a 1-day, in-person session focused on retention, workplace culture, & managing performance challenges. Both courses offer practical tools to strengthen leadership. - https://mailchi.mp/starsvcs.com/pols-spring2026-012026

01/19/2026

🎥 Now Available On Demand

Licensing visits shouldn’t come with surprises. Licensing Trends from 2025 reviews the top three 245D licensing violations from last year’s correction orders—plus key honorable mentions—so you know what licensors are really looking for. Learn how to spot compliance risks, understand citations, and stay aligned with 245D and PSR through this recorded training. - https://mailchi.mp/starsvcs.com/upcoming-licensing-trends-01192026

01/16/2026

Supervising in human services takes more than compliance knowledge—it takes leadership skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build strong, resilient teams.

This spring, STAR Services is offering two leadership-focused learning opportunities designed to support supervisors and leaders at different levels and organizational needs.

Principles of Leadership for Supervisors is a bi-monthly, six-month virtual series focused on the day-to-day skills supervisors need to succeed, including communication, accountability, coaching, conflict management, staff development, and creating a positive workplace culture.
📅 Series begins in March | 🎓 CEUs available per session

Strategic HR and Leadership: Fostering Retention While Building a High-Performance Workplace Culture is a single-day, in-person course designed for leaders and HR professionals ready to move beyond reactive problem-solving and intentionally strengthen retention, engagement, and performance.
📅 April 14th

Whether you’re supporting frontline supervisors or shaping organizational strategy, these courses provide practical tools to strengthen leadership, reduce turnover, and build teams that thrive.

Link: https://bookwhen.com/starsvcs?tags%5B%5D=Leadership

01/16/2026

❓How can I find out when legislative changes go into effect? I know the Minnesota legislative session is typically in the late winter/spring. Do changes go into effect immediately?

- https://mailchi.mp/starsvcs.com/consultant-012026

01/14/2026

Strong support teams are built on clarity, trust, and shared understanding. Understanding Legal Guardianship on February 17th explores the role of legal guardians, their powers and limitations, documentation requirements, and the rights of people under guardianship. Learn how providers can communicate effectively, advocate compassionately, and work collaboratively with guardians in support of the person served. ⏳ Early bird registration ends 1/26 - https://mailchi.mp/starsvcs.com/understanding-legal-guardianship-for-providers-0112026

01/12/2026

🚨 Last Chance to Register 🚨
Licensing visits shouldn’t come with surprises. Licensing Trends from 2025 reviews the top three 245D licensing violations from last year’s correction orders—plus key honorable mentions—so you know what licensors are really looking for. Learn how to spot compliance risks, understand citations, and stay aligned with 245D and PSR. CEUs available. Don’t miss this final chance to register! - https://mailchi.mp/starsvcs.com/upcoming-licensing-trends-01122026

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STAR Services is a unique company designed to meet the changing needs in the human services field. Founded in 1998, STAR Services has recognized and met the needs of individuals, service providers, families, and staff, to enhance the services being provided to individuals with disabilities. We provide a variety of supports and solutions including: temporary staffing; classroom, onsite, and online training; program support and compliance consulting; person-centered planning; and assistance with your HR, financial, and business management needs. The services we provide are as unique and diverse as the agencies and people we work with and are tailored to meet each agency’s specific requirements. In an uncertain political and financial climate, our customers look for solutions to their organizational needs that may not require them to bring individuals onto their payroll. Many customers often use our supports heavily through times of change, expansion, or uncertainty and then taper back when needs stabilize. Other customers use us permanently for certain tasks or supports as part of their organizational design. Through training, consulting, or customized supports, STAR Services will help you gain the skills, understanding, and confidence to succeed in this field. Who works with STAR Services? We work with every imaginable type of disability provider. Our customers are large and small, rural and urban, established and emerging, and represent residential, vocational, and in-home services. Are you looking to start a company to serve individuals with disabilities? Is your agency trying to ensure that services are being provided in compliance with rules and regulations? Are you interested in incorporating person centered philosophies into your service design? Are you growing or expanding into new service areas and need help to better understand and implement your plans? These are only some of the ways that STAR Services can help: Learn all applicable information related to your needs and questions; grow in your understanding of service delivery and design; and excel in the care you provide to individuals. Our consultants, trainers, and staffing experts are excited and ready to assist you in your areas of need! We hope you will consider STAR Services as a partner in providing excellent services to individuals with disabilities. We look forward to earning and keeping your business!

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