Upcoming Trainings...
ESSENTIAL LEARNING / ELEVATE
RCS has launched an online training program through the company, Essential Learning! To log on to Elevate, please go here. If you are unsure of your username and password, please contact Melissa Cramer at 707-467-2010 or cramerm@rcs4kids.org
OTHER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Community Prevention Initiative Webinars
The California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP) is pleased to announce the award of the Community Prevention Initiative (CPI). A project funded and directed by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP). The purpose of the CPI, as outlined by ADP, is "to reduce and manage community-level risks and problems directly attributable to and/or collaterally resulting from ATOD availability, manufacture, distribution, promotion, sale and/or use."
National Council Live Webinars
To receive training credit, please be sure to forward a copy of the webinar information sheet to HR, including your name, training hours, and your supervisors signature.
UC Davis Extension / Center for Human Services
To receive training credit, please be sure to forward a copy of the webinar information sheet to HR, including your name, training hours, and your supervisors signature.
Mendocino College Foster & Kinship Care Education Program
To receive training credit, please be sure to forward a copy of the training completion certificate to HR. Please be sure to get your supervisor's authorization, prior to attending.
Fosterclub.org -OR- Fosterparents.com
Foster parents or staff may register on these websites to completetrainings online. Foster parents, please be sure to forward a copy of your training certificates to your respective Records Manager (Alisha McMinn-Pugh for Mendocino FFA, or Mike Mix for the Lake FFA). Staff, please be sure to forward your training certificates to the HR Department.
TRAINING POLICIES - PLEASE READ
1. Training Policy re: Enrollment - Effective 2-05-10: If a training is full and you have not officially enrolled in the training, you may arrive at the training and wait to find out if you can fill the spot of a "no show." If all official enrollees attend, it is possible that you may be turned away and will not be able to attend the training. This is primarily due to space and resource limitations. Please do not advise staff or foster parents to "just show up," unless you also inform them of this policy.
2. Training Policy re: Tardiness - Effective 7-01-10: It is very important to arrive to trainings on time. It is at the discretion of the trainer, the Training Coordinator and/or the HR Supervisor to decide if a late attendee (15 minutes or more) will receive training credit.
3. Training Policy re: No Shows - Effective 12-15-10: If you are enrolled in a training and do not inform the Training Coordinator prior to the training that you cannot attend, your name will be forwarded to Human Resources, your Supervisor and to Leadership.
TRAINING FORMS
Training Attendance Sheet
Training Evaluation Form
UPCOMING TRAININGS JAN-MAR 2012
In alphabetical order by Training Title
CPR/First Aid
DESCRIPTION: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac arrest). First Aid is emergency aid or treatment given to someone injured, suddenly ill, etc., before regular medical services arrive or can be reached.
Websites: American Red Cross or American Heart Association
TRAINER: Debbie Arrington, American Heart Association
2012 schedule to be announced.
OR
TRAINER: Rick Sagehorn, American Red Cross
2012 schedule to be announced.
Online CPR/First Aid Training. Staff who are interested in renewing their certification online should contact Melissa Cramer at: CramerM@rcs4kids.org or 467-2010.
Foster Parents who are interested in renewing their certification online should contact either Cyndy Ader (Lake County FFA) or Alisha McMinn-Pugh (Mendocino County FFA). They will in turn contact me to enroll you.
Cultural Competency
DESCRIPTION: Cultural Competence refers to an ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures. Cultural competence comprises four components: (a) awareness of one's own cultural worldview, (b) attitude towards cultural differences, (c) knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and (d) cross-cultural skills. Developing cultural competence results in an ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures.
This training uses many examples, stories and group exercises to assist participants to learn and understand the complexities of this topic, especially in regards to the workplace.
This training is intended for all RCS staff and foster parents. It is REQUIRED that all staff and foster parents attend this training annually. Each class is limited to 30 participants.
No in-person trainings are currently scheduled. Staff: please refer to the online training by Elevate to complete this training. This training is required annually and is next due by 11/30/12.
Defensive Driving
DESCRIPTION: A comprehensive classroom course designed for experienced drivers of passenger cars and/or standard vans. It offers practical strategies to reduce collision-related injuries, fatalities, and costs. This course addresses the importance of attitude in preventing crashes, and reinforces the good driving skills students already have, and shows students the consequences of the choices they make behind the wheel. Topics include: Rules, Regulations and Responsibility; Driving Conditions; Unsafe Driving Behaviors; Aggressive Driving vs. Road Rage.
No in-person trainings are currently scheduled. Staff: please refer to the online training by Elevate to complete this training.
Ethics Boundaries & Professionalism
DESCRIPTION: This training deals with specifically identifying and setting appropriate boundaries, as well as recognizing and adopting a professional demeanor in the work place. This training will also discuss aspects related to being more culturally aware and sensitive to our co-workers and to the clients we serve.
No in-person trainings are currently scheduled. Staff: please refer to the online training by Elevate to complete this training. This training is required annually and is due by 6/30/12.
Harassment Prevention
DESCRIPTION: All RCS non-supervisory employees are required to attend an annual Sexual Harassment training. This training will focus on appropriate steps and measures to take to avoid and deal with harassment in the workplace. This training will also review Sexual Harassment policies and procedures.
No in-person trainings are currently scheduled. Staff: please refer to the online training by Elevate to complete this training. This training is required annually and is next due by 9/30/12.
HIPAA/Confidentiality
DESCRIPTION: HIPAA is the acronym of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. The focus of this training will be the privacy and security standards of HIPAA which: 1) protect the confidentiality and integrity of individually identifiable health information; 2) guarantee the rights of individuals to have more control over such information; and 3) establish standards for the security of electronic protected health information.
Staff: You have 2 options to complete this training by 3/30/12: in-person trainings (see below) OR through the Elevate system. If you wish to attend the in-person training, please contact Melissa Cramer to enroll at: 707-467-2010 or cramerm@rcs4kids.org.
No in-person trainings are currently scheduled. Staff: please refer to the online training by Elevate to complete this training. This training is required annually and is next due by 3/30/12.
Mandated Reporter
DESCRIPTION: Mandated reporters are professionals who, in the ordinary course of their work and because they have regular contact with children, disabled persons, senior citizens, or other identified vulnerable populations, are required to report (or cause a report to be made) whenever financial, physical, sexual or other types of abuse has been observed or is suspected, or when there is evidence of neglect, knowledge of an incident, or an imminent risk of serious harm. This training will review what it means to be a Mandated Reporter, what constitutes “reasonable suspicion of abuse,” as well as definitions of abuse.
To be announced.
Pro-Act Initial Training (20 HRS)
DESCRIPTION: The Pro-ACT® program is designed to provide professionals with the opportunity to develop necessary understanding and skills to avoid or reduce the need for restraint. Pro-ACT® principles focus on maintaining the safety and dignity of the client while keeping everyone safe. The ultimate goal is to help clients learn alternative methods for meeting their needs and developing self-control.
Website: Professional Assault Crisis Training
TRAINER: Angela Eaves-Lewis, RCS Supervisor
TRAINER: Angela Eaves-Lewis, RCS Supervisor
To be announced... but in Feb 2012.
Pro-Act Annual Training (12 HRS)
DESCRIPTION: The Pro-ACT® program is designed to provide professionals with the opportunity to develop necessary understanding and skills to avoid or reduce the need for restraint. Pro-ACT® principles focus on maintaining the safety and dignity of the client while keeping everyone safe. The ultimate goal is to help clients learn alternative methods for meeting their needs and developing self-control.
Website: Professional Assault Crisis Training
To be announced... but in Feb 2012.
Pro-Act Annual Training (4 HRS)
DESCRIPTION: The Pro-ACT® program is designed to provide professionals with the opportunity to develop necessary understanding and skills to avoid or reduce the need for restraint. Pro-ACT® principles focus on maintaining the safety and dignity of the client while keeping everyone safe. The ultimate goal is to help clients learn alternative methods for meeting their needs and developing self-control.
Website: Professional Assault Crisis Training
To be announced... but in Feb 2012.
Water Safety Certification
DESCRIPTION: Playing in the water can be fun, whether it be swimming, boating or diving. It can also be dangerous, especially for children. This training instructs participants on how to be safe and take precautions, in order to prevent injuries or drowning. NOTE: No training hours will be accrued for this training, per Community Care Licensing.
In-person training only. Generally, these trainings are scheduled in June and July each year. However, if you are interested in taking this training (in the months of August through May), please contact Melissa Cramer at (707) 467-2010 to express your interest. Once we have at least 8 people interested, a new training will be scheduled.