Department of Professional Development
Classes Available to Service Providers in the MD/DC Metro Area

Fall/Winter, 2008

 

Special Offerings: Watch for Fliers!

·         Writing Effective Goals and Objectives: Clear, measurable objectives are the basis for our planning and support of the people we serve. Learn how to write person-centered, measurable objectives that lead to goal directed activities and evaluation of progress. 1:30-4:30PM, 10/28,  (New)

 

·         Basic Spanish I and Conversational/Intermediate Spanish:

      8-weeks,available through Catholic Charities Institute. TBA 5:45-7:45PM, Fee, Call Samantha Taylor at 202-772-4344 for further details.     

 

General Classes Offering CEU’s

·         Cultural Competence & Communication: We work in very diverse organizations supporting individuals and families from a wide variety of cultures. Together, in this experiential, interactive class, we will develop skills in cultural competence and cross cultural communication. Select 1 session: 9:30AM-12:30PM, (10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17)

 

·         Characteristics & Needs of Populations Served: This class provides basic information about the characteristics, needs and services available for people who come to social service agencies seeking help.  The needs of our service populations often cut across service areas, and support professionals need to be equipped to address many of the primary and ancillary needs that individuals and families have. We cover issues related to developmental disabilities, mental illness, homelessness, addictions, needs of individuals and families in crisis, immigrants/refugees and special    

health needs. Select 1 session: 1:30-4:30PM, (10/22, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17)                            

 

·         Ethical Decision Making in Community Service: This class explores the ethical decision making process as it pertains to community service work.  Personal mission for community service, confidentiality, codes of ethics, professional boundaries, and Ethical dilemmas on the job will be explored.       Select 1 session: 9:30AM-12:30PM (10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16)

 

 

 

·         Fundamentals of Service Delivery and Support: Rights, Choice, Inclusion, and Individual-Directed Plans: This class gives a comprehensive overview of best practices for service delivery and support of individuals and families who come seeking services.  Our focus is on helping people identify the outcomes they are seeking to achieve and to maximally involve them in planning for their futures and building their social capital in the community. This class covers the content requirements for the following DDA Courses: Fundamental Rights; Supporting Individuals and Families in Making Choices; Community Integration and Inclusion; and Individual Directed Outcome-Oriented Planning for Individuals.   9:30AM-12:30PM, 11/7                

 

Mental Health Focus Classes offering CEU’s: The following trainings meet the annual training requirements of the DC Department of Mental Health

·         Consumer Benefits (DMH): Community Support Specialists need to understand the benefits that consumers are eligible for and help them apply (SSI, SSDI, food stamps, Medicaid, etc.).  Clinicians learn how work-related income impacts benefits and who to contact for problem resolution. 1:00-3:00PM, 12/17 

 

·         Consumer & Family Empowerment/

Consumer Freedom of Choice (DMH): Consumers in DC are encouraged to choose from an array of service providers; clinicians learn the regulations related to consumer choice and become familiar with services city-wide. 2:30-3:30PM, 11/19

 

·         Counseling & Communication (DMH): A review of essential counseling techniques that will help you in day to day work with your consumers. 3:15- 4:30PM, 12/17   

   

·         Integrated Treatment for Co-occurring Psychiatric & Addictive Disorders (DMH): Increase your knowledge about consumers who have both a mental illness and addictions and appropriate treatment models. Select 1 session: 1:00-3:00PM, 12/10

 

·         Psychiatric Rehabilitation and the Recovery Model: This course explores best practices to help consumers gain and maintain their highest level of functioning, various types of rehabilitation, and specific programs for referral. plan. 2:45-3:45PM, 11/12

 

 

 

 

·          Self-help & Peer Support (DMH): Recovery and wellness are most effective when the consumer initiates health practices and/or has social and emotional support from peers. Learn how to encourage initiative from consumers as well as nurture networking and peer advocacy. 3:15-4:30PM, 12/10

 

 

 

Health and Safety

·          The Aging Process & Special Needs of the Elderly: This class provides an overview of the aging process, the needs of individuals as they age, and ways we can support these individuals so they can retain their health and independence for as long as possible. Simulation exercises enhance participant understanding of the impact of aging related health changes. 12:30- 2PM, 11/17

 

·          CPR – Adult: American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) guidelines for Adult CPR, 2-year certification class. Select 1 session: 10:30-12:30PM (10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18)

 

·          First Aid – Universal: American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) 3-year certification class. Select 1 session: 1:30-4:30PM (10/23, 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18)

 

·         Nutrition/Food Sanitation: This class provides important knowledge and skills to professionals who assist program participants with meal planning, shopping and food preparation as well as those who are involved with serving food in large group settings such as shelters.  Participants learn

the elements of a healthy diet as well as various dietary restrictions and needs that consumers may have. They also learn about safe techniques for food preparation, serving of bulk food, and food storage. 9:30-11:30AM, 11/17

 

·         Seizure Management: Participants learn to recognize the signs of an impending or occurring seizure and take steps to ensure safety and health. Select 1 session: 9:30- 10:30AM (10/23, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18) No Charge, IF TAKEN WITH CPR SAME DATE 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In addition to our trainings available at our 1001 Lawrence Street NE training facility, we can customize many of the above trainings and bring them to your work site! You pay the class rate for individual participants plus a surcharge of $100/hour. In addition, other classes available that can be customized for an additional fee for your group include:

·         Anger/Conflict Management                                             

·         Bloodborne Pathogens/Communicable Diseases

·         Child Abuse Prevention

·         Oval: For further information on pricing, scheduling and registration, please contact us at lms@catholiccharitiesdc.org Writing Skills Workshops

·         Disabilities Awareness Training

·         Effective Performance Appraisal

·         Writing Skills Workshops

·         Grant Writing

·         Meeting Management

·         Presentation Skills for Managers

·         Receptionist’s Training

·         Team Building

·         Workplace Conduct/ Sexual Harassment

Text Box: Bulk Class Pricing Organizations may prepay bulk classes at discount rates, paying by cash, check, money order, credit card, or company purchase requisition. Monies paid serve as a retainer on classes to be taken based on the current half day or less rate of $35/class, and do not expire. Actual tuition charged against the retainer is at the current advertised rate at the time the class is taken minus the volume discount. This does not preclude the necessity of registration for classes, and registration is still on a space available basis. Tuition is not charged against the retainer until the class is taken, except in the case of CPR, First Aide, CPI and BPS where the class is charged against the retainer unless dropped (lms@catholiccharitiesdc.org) a minimum of 72 hours in advance. There is no discount on CEU certificates as these are provided by an outside vendor, but the classes themselves can be discounted. Discounts are not available for special offerings classes on page 1. Prepaid Volume Discounts: 10-19 classes: 5% discount 20-29 classes: 10% discount 30-39 classes: 15% discount 40-50 classes: 20% discount 50+ classes: 25% discount Examples: 10 classes @ $35 = $350 - 5% discount = $332.50 25 classes @ $35 = $875 - 10% discount = $787.50 50 classes @ $35 = $1750 - 25% discount = $1,312.50  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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Class content is designed to address the staff training requirements of

DDA, DDS, DCDMH, COA, OSHA, DCDHS ECEA, and the Archdiocese of Washington.

Location:
1001 Lawrence Street NE, Washington, DC 20017
Directions: Between 10th and 12th St NE coming from Michigan or Rhode Island Avenue NE. Brookland Metro is 2 blocks. Limited visitor parking in lot behind building. No parking permit is needed immediately outside of the building on the building side of the street. 2-hour parking available in neighborhood.

 

Cost: (except as otherwise noted for special classes) $35/class; CEU’s: $15/class; Group Rates Available (see schedule page 3)

Don’t see a class you need? Need a class delivered at your site? 

Interested in purchasing curriculum? Contact:

Lynne Gelzer, Program Manager

202-481-1437/ lynne.gelzer@catholiccharitiesdc.org
Abby Crowley, EdD, Director of Professional Development
202-481-1436/ abby.crowley@catholiccharitiesdc.org or