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Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM EDT
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All 5 Session Dates:
March 19, April 2, 16, 30, & May 14
*Participants must attend all five sessions to receive their certificates. Makeup sessions are not allowed.

Program Fees:
Members $450
Not Yet Members $900

Where

This is an online event. 
 

 
 

Contact

Lisa Rizzo
Human Service Forum
413-437-2115
lrizzo@humanserviceforum.org

*Notes on Attendance*

  • All 5 workshops must be attended in order to receive a certificate.
  • Make-up sessions are not available for missed sessions. You must attend ALL sessions.

For full attendance policies, visit our website.

 

Spring 2020 Supervisory Skills Certificate Series 

HSF is thrilled to announce our Spring 2020 Supervisory Skills Certificate Series. This series prepares new supervisors for the increasing responsibilities and challenges of their new positions. With five interactive and unique trainings, supervisors graduate this program with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in your organization.
  #1 - Management Fundamentals  
Thursday, March 19, 2020
 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Diana Brooks, Diana Brooks Associates
Location: TBD
This workshop puts management into context for those relatively new to the position or experienced but untrained in the role. Explore the role of management and how strong management skills/behavior can create an environment in which employees reach their potential and maximize their contributions to the organization.

 #2 - Employment Law 101
Thursday, April 2, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Attorneys from Skoler, Abbott & Presser, PC
Location: TBD
Many supervisors do not understand how their decisions about employee issues can create liability, not only for the agency but also for themselves personally. This program will give supervisors basic information about employment law; plus skills and strategies for managing agency staff that can help to avoid employment litigation.

 #3 – Performance Feedback & Management  

Thursday, April 16, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Diana Brooks, Diana Brooks Associates
Location: TBD
This workshop builds awareness and skills of the impact managers have on the performance of their employees, examines management actions that can develop/enhance or impair/impede employee performance. Areas covered are employee feedback, coaching, goal setting, follow-up and review.

#4 – Nonprofit Finance, Risk Management, and Benefit Strategy 

Thursday, April 30, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Presenters: Insurance Centers of New England & Whittlesey Advising
Location: TBD
 New supervisors will learn a basic understanding of accounting and budgeting process and explore the importance of assessing and managing different types of risks that impacts them and their organizations.  Gain insights on how to mitigate and reduce risks in programs to ensure an effective and efficient delivery of services to clients. This workshop provides a foundation for understanding the basic components of nonprofit finance.

  #5 - Introduction to Innovation and Collaboration
Thursday, May 14, 2020
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Presenter: Paul Silva, Innovation Accelerator
Location: TBD
Organizations that innovate will create the largest impact in the world, attract the best people who will love their jobs, and secure the most funding. In this workshop you'll be introduced to the state-of-the-art systems for innovation used by Silicon Valley, the National Science Foundation, National Institutes for Health, the effective altruism movement, and many others.  


Certificates are given out after Session #5 to all participants who have attended all 5 sessions.
*NO makeup sessions will be allowed for this program.*