Before we head to the State House for The Caring Force Rally on May 8, we’re hosting a one-hour webinar to make sure you feel informed, confident, and ready to advocate. This webinar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively advocate for important issues impacting human services workers at The
Date and Time: May 1; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership and Board Members Whether your board comes from a background in human services or another industry, it is key to understand the importance of advocacy at the state level. This workshop will cover critical pieces of legislation and what your board can
Date and Time: May 2; 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is hosted by African Bridge Network. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to info@africanbn.org. How can artificial intelligence (AI) be a game-changer for immigrant professionals and the organizations that serve them? Join us for an
Date and Time: May 6; 2:00pm-2:30pm 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: May 8; 10 a.m. Location: Great Hall, State House (24 Beacon St. Boston, MA 02133) Intended Audience: All levels of staff and persons-served, including Direct Support Professionals, Supervisors, Managers, Leadership, Parents of persons-served, and anyone else passionate about advocating for better working conditions for the human services sector! Cost: Free Join The Caring
Date and Time: May 8; 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note that this session is hosted by NASW-MA. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to chapter.naswma@socialworkers.org. This session has been approved for 1.5 CEUs for Social Work. Register Here! Presented by: Rosemary Sullivan, PhD, LICSW, Chair and
Date and Time: May 12; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note that this session is hosted by the Attorney General's Office. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to AGOcommunityengagement@mass.gov. Please join Attorneys General Andrea Joy Campbell (MA), Kwame Raoul (IL), and Aaron Ford (NV) for an important Diversity, Equity,
Date and Time: May 16; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: In-person at Northeast Arc (1 Southside Road, Danvers, MA 01923) **Please note that this session is hosted by Northeast Arc. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Meredith Graf. Learn skills to help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises.
Date and Time: May 20; 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is hosted by Hirsch Roberts Weinstein LLP. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Ruby Ferro. DEI efforts are central to many organizations, and now more than ever it is critical for businesses to think
Date and Time: May 20; 9:00 -10:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Executive Leadership, Human Resources and Middle Management TRUST. It may be a touchy topic... But it's an important one. The elephant in the room is often the result of mistrust. You know, the kind that lingers and festers and ultimately impacts
Date and Time: May 21; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note that this session is hosted by USI Insurance Services. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Joe Lawler. Join us for an insightful webinar where we explore the complexities of the current retirement landscape, trends across different
Date and Time: May 21; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is hosted by Conversations for Caring. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to Liz Bulkley. Nearly 70,000 newcomers made Massachusetts home between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024, the largest population increase in over
Date and Time: May 22; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Human Resources, Supervisors and Managers, Executive Leadership The struggle for transgender/non-binary rights is the nascent civil rights issue of our time. We will share some specific and actionable strategies around supporting gender-expansive staff in this work. Join BAMSI's Diversity,
Date and Time: May 27; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Supervisors and Managers, Human Resources, Executive Leadership Neurodiverse employees are an asset to the workplace, and participants in this workshop will learn about practical ways to support their staff. During this session, we will provide a general overview of
Date and Time: May 28; 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Join us as we bring together representatives from local colleges and universities with strong Social Work and Human Services programs to discuss the best ways to connect their students and graduates with your employment opportunities. During this free, members-only roundtable, representatives from Boston
Date and Time: May 29; 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Providers' Council Training Center (100 Crossing Blvd., Suite 100 Framingham, MA 01702) Intended Audience: HR Leaders, Executive Leadership Teams Facilitated by Dirigo, this workshop will revolutionize your workplace culture through enhanced behavioral and personal accountability, leading to better results. The Accountability Challenge targets the
Date and Time: June 2; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: Human Resources, Supervisors and Managers, Leadership Teams Transform your leadership effectiveness by mastering the complex interplay of emotions in the modern workplace. Drawing inspiration from "Inside Out," this innovative session deep-dives into the critical role of emotional intelligence (EI)
Date and Time: June 3; 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note this session is hosted by NASW-MA. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to CMedinaAdames.naswma@socialworkers.org. This training will introduce audience members to the basic principles of Trauma Informed Care (TIC), and how application of this approach can enhance
Date and Time: June 3; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom **Please note that this session is hosted by USI Insurance Services. Any questions regarding the session should be directed to EmployeeBenefits@usi.com. Join us for an insightful session exploring how USI’s comprehensive inclusion programs, powered by our strategic partnership with Diversio, is
Date and Time: June 5; 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Online via Zoom Intended Audience: All levels of staff including Clinicians and DSPs Join this workshop with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Stacie Watson to learn how to combat the harmful effects of trauma exposure and rebuild psychological safety in direct care settings. Participants
