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: November 20; 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Note that this event is hosted by AAFCPAs. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Katie Belanger or Robyn Leet. Join AAFCPAs’ Partner of Business Process, Robyn Leet, along with guests Adam Shuster from Incompass Human Services and AAFCPAs’ Audit
Date and Time: November 21; 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Providers’ Council office (100 Crossing Blvd. Suite 100, Framingham, MA 01702 Join seasoned expert investigator Jean Haertl, CEO of Safety and Respect at Work, for an intensive, one-day interactive training session designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in conducting workplace investigations. Participants will learn
Date and Time: November 22; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join the Providers’ Council’s staff to review and discuss the Council’s mission, benefits and programming! Learn about our public policy initiatives and The Caring Force, robust educational and professional development programming, valuable cost-saving opportunities, extensive network of fellow human service providers and
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 6; 8:00 to 9:30a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by Roman Music Therapy. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to help@romanmusictherapy.com. Roman Music Therapy Services is thrilled to welcome disability rights advocate Lydia X. Z. Brown to a special team meeting for an
Date and Time: December 10; 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Happy holidays! Join the final DEIB Roundtable of 2024 with facilitators Sonia D'Alarcao and Felicia Heywood, where they will speak about their practices at BAMSI and explore how to make the holidays a time of respect and celebration for everyone. Attendees
Date and Time: December 10; 12:00 to 1:30p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Please note that this webinar is hosted by NASW. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Crisbelly Medina-Adames. Hosted by the NASW-RI Chapter (CEUs are also approved for NASW-MA attendees). An overview of symptoms, relapse warning signs, intervention strategies, and coping
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,
Date and Time: December 17; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Note that this event is hosted by the Nonprofit New York. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Alex Joseph. Use promo code "Massachusetts" to get $10 off the non-member pricing. This will be an interactive training session on
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: January 15; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join the Providers’ Council and other trade associations in The Collaborative – Association for Behavioral Healthcare, Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers, and the Children’s League of Massachusetts – for a “Know Your Rights” webinar with Susan Church, the Chief Operating Officer at
Date and Time: January 21; 8 am. - 9:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Note that this event is presented by Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to communications@hrwlawyers.com. As of the date of this Roundtable, we will have a new President, one with very different views and goals
Date and Time: January 21; 1:00-2:00p.m. Location: Online via Zoom January is National Mentoring Month! Mentorship is one of the most valuable tools to drive career advancement and foster connection across the human services sector. Hear about creating an in-house mentorship program from human service providers at various stages in the development process. The panel
Date and Time: January 23; 10a.m. - 11a.m. Location: Online via Zoom In over 20 years of work, JRI's Center for Trauma and Embodiment has developed innovative, body-centered practices to address severe psychological trauma in people of all ages. JRI's research is recognized internationally as having set the standard for quality embodied trauma care. In this
Date and Time: January 23; 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. This workshop celebrates the rich heritage of independence and leadership among Black women, emphasizing their unique contributions to the fight for
Date and Time: January 23; 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: Maureen Clark, PhD, LICSW, Associate Professor, BSW Program Director,
Rescheduled to January 28; 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Date and Time: January 28; 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Join the first training of 2025 from the Providers' Council! Participants will have an opportunity to reflect on their own cultural values and norms, as well as learn about those of their colleagues. Concepts such as
Dates and Times: January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 26 and March 5; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Attendance at each session is mandatory for a certificate of completion. Join the first offering of the Council’s most popular, six-session training series! Being a supervisor is one of the most challenging roles
Dates and Times: February 4 and 10; 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: - Session I: Providers' Council Training Center (100 Crossing Blvd., Suite 100, Framingham, MA 01702) - Session II: Online via Zoom Attendance at both sessions is mandatory for a certificate of completion. Strong leaders take initiative, think strategically, empower others and set
