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SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: The Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) for Health and Human Service Providers
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: October 28; 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Executive Leadership\, Human Resources\, Financial Leaders \nLearning Track: Finance & Sustainability; Equity\, Justice & Culturally Responsive Practice \nThe Commonwealth’s Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) helps create business opportunities for certified minority-\, women-\, veteran-\, disability-\, and LGBT-owned businesses by fostering partnerships with state contractors. \nFor health and human service providers\, understanding your organization’s SDP requirements is an important part of meeting your contractual obligations. POS providers are required to submit an SDP Plan Form for Purchase of Service with their Uniform Financial Report (UFR). \nWhether you are looking to better understand SDP requirements\, strengthen your organization’s supplier diversity efforts\, or identify potential partners\, this session will provide information and resources to help you move forward. \nRegister Here! \n  \nPresented by the SDO in partnership with the Providers’ Council\, the webinar will cover: \n– Understanding the SDP: An overview of the Supplier Diversity Program \n– Reporting requirements: What providers need to know about SDP reporting \n– Finding partners: How to identify certified diverse businesses that may be a good fit for your organization \n– Certification opportunities: Nonprofit organization certifications available through the SDO \n  \nPresented by: \nKatherine Thomas\, Training and Policy Manager\, Massachusetts Supplier Diversity Office \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-the-supplier-diversity-program-sdp-for-health-and-human-service-providers-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Equity,Finance & Sustainability,Free,Justice & Culturally Responsive Practice,Members Only,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Free\, Members-Only Webinar: Strategic Self-Disclosure for Equity and Cultural Responsiveness
DESCRIPTION:Date and Time: November 12; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. \nLocation: Online via Zoom \nIntended Audience: Direct Care Staff and Clinicians \nLearning Track: Direct Care\, Client Engagement & Clinical Topics; Equity\, Justice & Culturally Responsive Practice \nBy strategically sharing about ourselves\, those of us in the helping professions can open doors for our clients to feel safe\, valued\, included\, and empowered. This webinar will provide opportunities to experience strategic self-disclosure\, reflect on its impact and guidelines for utilizing it in your work. \nRegister Here! \n  \nAt the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n– Understand the benefits of strategic self-disclosure \n– Understand key factors in determining what to share with clients \n– Understand how a non-hierarchical approach to work with clients is an equity building model \n  \nPresented by: \nLydia Carbone\, Director of Training\, Parenting Journey \nAlessandra Lopes\, Manager of Training\, Parenting Journey \n  \nCost: \nFree for members \n  \nConfirmation Policy: We only send confirmations via email. Please email Nina Lamarre at nlamarre@providers.org if you do not receive a confirmation email. \n\nAccommodation Policy: We will do our best to accommodate individuals needing services. Requests for accommodations need to be made at least 14 days prior to the scheduled webinar\, workshop or training event. Please indicate the specific type of service being requested.
URL:https://providers.org/trainings/free-members-only-webinar-strategic-self-disclosure-for-equity-and-cultural-responsiveness/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Client Engagement & Clinical Topics,Direct Practice,Equity,Free,Justice & Culturally Responsive Practice,Members Only,Webinar
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