Date and Time: October 1; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom If your organization is planning to apply for one of the tens of thousands of major grants the federal government will award in the coming year, you need to know about the many changes that have already been or will be made
Date and Time: October 9; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Burnout is a major concern within human services that effects each of us on some level. Conversely, job satisfaction can help to mitigate burnout and to increase motivation within the workplace. While working in human services is not a solitary activity and
Date and Time: November 7; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Cost is often one of the most significant barriers for organizations exploring solar energy, especially cash-constrained nonprofits that are already spending as much as 35% of their budget on overhead. Learn how to navigate the various funding opportunities available for your organization
Date and Time: November 19: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. In 2023-24, The Guild for Human Services collaborated with Relias to replicate their national Direct Support Professional survey and benchmark the data. Join us for this webinar to discuss key findings, the resulting research report, and trends relevant to other providers. This session includes an
Date and Time: December 3; 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. "Real-World Applications of AI in Human Services Today" offers a dynamic exploration of how AI can transform human services by enhancing efficiency and improving quality. Participants will gain insights into AI’s potential to streamline tasks, such as documentation, planning, and multilingual communication, allowing professionals to
Date and Time: December 12; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join this webinar to delve into the transformative power of transparency in the I/DD sector, underscored by compelling success stories from Massachusetts providers using the Navigating Life app. Discover firsthand how enhanced transparency not only improves trust and accountability among staff, families,
Rescheduled to January 14, 1 p.m. Date and Time: January 14; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom This webinar demonstrates the impact of peer and clinician group co-facilitation on engagement in recovery and outcomes in an integrated care setting. Groups are a necessary modality to improve access to care during our post pandemic
Date and Time: February 25; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join this webinar to learn about the critical skills and strategies required to manage diverse teams effectively. Attendees will learn how to leverage the strengths of team diversity, address common challenges and create an inclusive environment that promotes collaboration and innovation. The
Date and Time: February 28; 10:00a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Financial Staff, Facilities/Operations, Executive Teams The Providers' Council is excited to partner with Resonant Energy to bring SUN to a cloudy day. The Solar Upgrading Nonprofits (SUN) program will support nonprofit human service providers across Massachusetts as they explore solar as a
Date and Time: March 10; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: All levels of staff including Direct Support Professionals, Supervisors, Managers, Leadership Join The Caring Force to walk through our legislative priorities for 2025, A student loan repayment program for human services workers and A livable wage for private, community-based nonprofit
Fecha y hora: 11 de marzo; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Ubicación: En línea por Zoom Público objectivo: Todos (profesionales de apoyo directo, supervisores, gerentes y líderes) Únete a The Caring Force para conocer nuestras prioridades legislativas para 2025: un programa de reembolso de préstamos estudiantiles para trabajadores de servicios humanos y un salario digno
Date and Time: March 13; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Human Resources and Financial Leadership Ensure your organization is informed about changing unemployment taxes! Paul Scott, Vice President at UTMC, Providers' Council Endorsed Business Partner, will update members regarding the ongoing modernization of the state unemployment portal that will
Date and Time: March 19; 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom *Please note that this event is hosted by Resonant Energy. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Sanne Wright. Join this informal office hour session to learn more about the Solar Upgrading Nonprofits (SUN) Program! Developed in partnership between
Date and Time: March 20; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Marketing and Communications Staff While marketing traditionally hasn’t been an area of focus in the human services field, in 2025 it’s a function that is now being embraced more than ever. Because effective marketing of your agency actually does
Date and Time: March 21; 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom *Please note that this event is hosted by Resonant Energy. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Sanne Wright. Join this informal office hour session to learn more about the Solar Upgrading Nonprofits (SUN) Program! Developed in partnership between
Date and Time: March 24; 6:30 to 8:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by Bridgewater State University. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Carol Bonner. COVID-19 has unmasked our current socio-political crisis; tensions have never been higher and social workers are on the frontlines. On a
Date and Time: March 27; 9:00am-9:30am Location: Online via Zoom Join the Providers’ Council and Suffolk University to learn more about the Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management Program! Webinar attendees will have the opportunity to hear from representatives from the Moakley Center at Suffolk University, as well as a current student. There will be a Q&A
Date and Time: March 27; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join the first DEIB Roundtable of 2025 with the DEIB Committee from Insource Services to better understand the recent executive orders (EOs) and how organizations should respond. Attendees will discuss the impact the EOs have had and how to best serve
Date and Time: March 27; 7:30 to 9:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by NASW. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to chapter.naswma@socialworkers.org. This session is approved for 1.5 CEUs for Social Work. Register Here! Presented by: Luray Fladd, LCSW, Program Coordinator, YWCA of Western Mass.
Date and Time: April 1; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: All levels of staff including DSPs and Clinicians Disability rights advocate Emily Muller joins the Providers' Council for an informative webinar on how language influences perception, access, and the communication of identity. This session will cover the social versus
