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SUMMARY:Asthma CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:CHW Networking Gathering with RI’s Asthma Control ProgramOctober 26\, 12pm -1:30pm \n\n\n\nDo you work with clients who suffer from asthma? \n\n\n\nDo you suspect that maybe environmental or housing factors are contributing to asthma challenges? \n\n\n\nGather virtually with your fellow CHWs and Ashley Robinette\, MPH\, the Asthma Program Manager of RI’s Asthma Control Program\, to learn more about asthma and how to provide support and resources to clients and families. \n\n\n\nAfter the Q&A there will be time for CHW Networking! Bring links to your resources! \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/asthma-chw-networking-gathering/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T093000
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SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:October 27th\, 2023- February 9th\, 2024Fridays 9:30am-11:30am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet the training you need to apply for CHW Certification! \n\n\n\nThe FREE Community Health Worker Core Competency Training is intended to prepare participants for entry-level CHW positions in community-based social service\, healthcare and behavioral health settings. Its 12 modules are each aligned with a set of competencies defined by the Rhode Island Certification Board. Each module includes 2 hours of live zoom training plus 4 hours of training activities\, for a total of 72 training hours\, fulfilling the 70-hour requirement for RI CHW certification.  Applicants must be fluent in English.  \n\n\n\nSee the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here. \n\n\n\nLearn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here. \n\n\n\nClasses are Fridays 9:30am to 11:30am \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline is Monday\, October 23 at midnight.   Spots are limited! Apply ASAP! If you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\nFunded by the Rhode Island Department of Health Implemented by Rhode Island College’s Institute for Education in Healthcare and CHWARI
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-8/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T143000
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SUMMARY:Federal Disabilities Benefits Training
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for this upcoming training opportunity! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt this training you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize public policies that support – and sometimes harm – workers with disabilities.\n\n\n\nIdentify legal protections to keep employment during medical leave and available income supports for those who can no longer work.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned problem-solving strategies in partnership with those with disabilities that you serve.\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Federal Disability Benefits training here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nAlso\, learn about the Immigration Status Basics Training on November 28th!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/federal-disabilities-benefits-training/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T133000
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SUMMARY:Talk Saves Lives en Español
DESCRIPTION:Talk Saves Lives™ (TSL): Para las comunidades latinx e hispanas \n\n\n\nEsta presentación cubrirá lo que sabemos sobre la salud mental y el suicidio\, la investigación más actualizada sobre la prevención y lo que todos podemos hacer para ayudar a salvar vidas.Los participantes aprenderán sobre los factores de riesgo más comunes y las señales de advertencia en las comunidades latinx e hispanas\, así como la forma de mantenernos a nosotros mismos\, a nuestros seres queridos y a los de nuestra comunidad a salvo. \n\n\n\nLos participantes serán capaces de: \n\n\n\n\nDescribir el alcance del problema del suicidio en las comunidades latinx e hispanas\n\n\n\nDescribir el riesgo de suicidio y los factores de protección específicos de lascomunidades latinx e hispanas\n\n\n\nDescribir las señales de advertencia del suicidio\n\n\n\nExplicar cómo obtener ayuda para uno mismo o para alguien en una crisis suicida\n\n\n\nExplicar cómo buscar y ofrecer apoyo para uno mismo o para otros.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegístrate\n\n\n\n\nTalk Saves Lives for Hispanic /Latinx Communities \n\n\n\nTalk Saves Lives is AFSP‘s introduction to suicide prevention program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death\, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide\, and the strategies that prevent it.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation will cover what we know about mental health and suicide\, the most up-to-date research on prevention\, and what we can all do to help save lives.Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs in Latinx and Hispanic communities\, as well as how to keep ourselves\, our loved ones and those in our community safe. \n\n\n\nThis module focuses on Latinx and Hispanic populations. This training will be presented in Spanish. We are looking into an English translation during the Zoom but that is only a tenative option.  If you would like to attend Talk Saves Lives in English\, go to www.afsp.org/rhodeisland to choose a date and register.    \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the scope of the problem of suicide within Latinx and Hispanic Communities\n\n\n\nDescribe suicide risk and protective factors specific to Latinx and Hispanic Communities\n\n\n\nDescribe warning signs of suicide\n\n\n\nExplain how to get help for yourself or someone in a suicidal crisis\n\n\n\nExplain how to seek and offer support for yourself or others\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/talk-saves-lives-en-espanol/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231128T120000
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SUMMARY:Immigration Status Basics
DESCRIPTION:Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for this upcoming training opportunity! Immigration Status Basics will be held on November 28\, 2023 from 12:00PM to 1:30PM. During this training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognize different types of immigration status.\n\n\n\nIdentify public policies\, systems\, and decisionmakers that impact the health and well-being of immigrant and mixed-status households.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned immigration status problem-solving strategies in partnership with those you serve.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/immigration-status-basics/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T140000
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SUMMARY:Substance Exposed Newborn Conference
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, December 12\,  9 AM to 2 PMCrowne Plaza Hotel\, Warwick or Online$20 \n\n\n\nThere’s still time to register for the sixth annual Substance Exposed Newborn (SEN) Conference! This conference brings together clinical\, research\, and community content experts to raise awareness of evidence and emerging best practices and policy information as well as statewide resources to support pregnant and postpartum people and their babies and families affected by prenatal substance exposure. \n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://chwari.org/event/substance-exposed-newborn-conference/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T130000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors Virtual Lecture \n\n\n\nNavigating Treatment for Substance Use Disorders \n\n\n\nPresented by Dr. Cecilia Fix\, Director of the Division of Addiction Medicine at Lifespan \n\n\n\nThis presentation will address how opioid addiction has come to be more deadly than ever before. The discussion will include information about the different types of addiction treatment available and how to access these treatments. Join us prepared with your questions and inquiries!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/navigating-treatment-for-substance-use-disorders/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown University Health Community Health Institute":MAILTO:jnessett@brownhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T133000
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SUMMARY:Certification Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn How to Apply for Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBegin preparing your application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board. \n\n\n\nDecember 20\, 12:00-1:30pmVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI\, this workshop is for you! This free virtual workshop will give advice\, clarity and facts about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; that authority resides with the RI Certification Board. In that light\, this workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today!  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training\, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count\, but we will have other workshops in the future)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs or who have completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\nHave completed 1000 hours of CHW work in recent years\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop ASAP! \n\n\n\n\nRegister!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s Project Certification Specialist\, Daniel Dodd\, ddodd@ric.edu. Alternatively\, CHW Communications & Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/certification-application-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Certification Application Workshops,Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T180000
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CREATED:20230914T190728Z
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SUMMARY:Older Adults CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:January 4\, 2024 through February 29\, 2024Thursday evenings 5:30-8:30pm\n\n\n\n*This training has been rescheduled from the training that would have started in November. If you applied to that training\, you do not need to re-apply\, but please review these new dates to ensure you could still attend if accepted. If the dates don’t work\, we would appreciate knowing that and we will take you off the applicant list; please inform Lina Roman at lroman@ric.edu.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n “Building Holistic Partnerships with Older Adults:  A Community Health Work\, Person-Centered & Social Determinants of Health Approach” Training for certification in the Specialty of Older Adults.  \n\n\n\nThe virtual Older Adults Training will run over Zoom on Thursdays\, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm\, from January 4\, 2024 to February 29\, 2024. Attendance is required at all class sessions. \n\n\n\nThe FREE training will provide CHWs with knowledge of the following: \n\n\n\n\nCHWs\, Aging & the Workforce\n\n\n\nSociological Contexts of Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nPractice Perspective: Building Partnerships that Empower\n\n\n\nSocial Determinants of Health & Aging: Obstacles & Opportunities\n\n\n\nThreats to Health Aging: Behavioral Health Challenges & Dementia\n\n\n\nHealthy Aging\n\n\n\nEmpowering Partnerships & Resource Navigation\n\n\n\n\nTraining will be comprised of weekly scheduled Zoom sessions\, Thursdays from 5:30pm-8:30pm\, and assignments and activities requiring about 1-2 hours of additional time weekly. \n\n\n\nEligibility: \n\n\n\n\nRhode Island CHW Certification (or currently in process of applying for)\n\n\n\nExperience working or volunteering with the older adult population\n\n\n\n\nThis training fulfills the RI Certification Board’s requirements for the CCHW Specialty in Older Adults endorsement. Read more about applying for the endorsement here. This is NOT the application for this training. \n\n\n\nThe deadline to apply has been extended to Dec 22\, 2023 at 5pm. Please contact Bilingual Program Coordinator\, Lina Roman\, with any questions lroman@ric.edu.  \n\n\n\n\nApply Here
URL:https://chwari.org/event/older-adults-chw-training-4/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T130000
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SUMMARY:Identifying and Responding to Bullying
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health Ambassadors Virtual Lecture \n\n\n\nIdentifying and Responding to Bullying \n\n\n\nPresented by Aleia Gardner\, Prevention CoordinatorMarly Holloway\, Training and Outreach CoordinatorDay One RI \n\n\n\nThis presentation will explain the different types of bullying (including cyber) and how to identify the signs. Join us to learn how to recognize when a child is making a disclosure\, and how to respond effectively to promote their wellbeing. This program will provide prevention strategies\, resources for community members and professionals\, and information on mandated reporting.  \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nProvide information on identifying different types of bullying.\n\n\n\nDiscuss strategies to respond to bullying.\n\n\n\nDiscuss bystander intervention.\n\n\n\nIdentify resources for those affected by bullying.\n\n\n\n\nLocation:  \n\n\n\nThis lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign in information will be provided prior to the lecture.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/identifying-and-responding-to-bullying/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown University Health Community Health Institute":MAILTO:jnessett@brownhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240110T110000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Transgender Allyship
DESCRIPTION:This session focuses on the background information needed for Health and Human Services professionals to become working allies to the Transgender and Gender Diverse community. Topics include respectful language\, implicit bias and identity\, health disparities\, and supportive resources for trans and nonbinary clients.  \n\n\n\nAt the conclusion of this session\, participants should have a better understanding of the experience of trans and nonbinary persons and be familiar with respectful and inclusive language appropriate for use in work settings. \n\n\n\nA certificate of completion will be provided to all participants that complete the session from BHHP . The certificate can be used to apply for CEUs for various disciples such as social work\, peer certification and more. \n\n\n\nTrainer: Quinten Foster\, MS (he/they) is the Director of Transgender Whole Healthcare at East Bay Community Action Program. They are a self-described “neurospicy” transmasculine nonbinary person with personal and professional experience in the mental health and DEIB fields. They combine their lived experience and formal education in Health Psychology to create engaging\, meaningful learning experiences focused on the power of story telling and human connection. Their favorite topics to facilitate include neuro-inclusive workspaces\, gender affirming practices\, and intersectional identity.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/intro-to-transgender-allyship/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195521
CREATED:20240104T190445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T193345Z
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SUMMARY:Justice Involved Families-CHW Networking Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Calling all CHWs who work with judicially-involved clients!  Learn about tools and how to attain resources that can benefit those you serve! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom DHCS.CA.gov\, “Justice-involved or judicially-involved persons are people who are now\, or have spent time\, in jails\, youth correctional facilities\, or prisons. They are at higher risk for injury and death than the general public. They face disproportionate risk of violence\, overdose and suicide.” Join CHWARI for this presentation explaining how CHWs can help support clients and familes of this vulnerable population.  \n\n\n\nTopics and resources \n\n\n\n\nSDOH (how are they affected in reentry\, and with current involvement) \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\nTrauma Informed Care\n\n\n\nStrength based treatment \n\n\n\n\nThe presenter will be Koren Carbuccia (She/Her/Ella) CPD\,CPE\,CCHWS\,CPRSS\, Founder/Owner of WildLife Doula.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Koren:  \n\n\n\nIn her words\, “I provide  supportive services that are needed to help BIPOC People with a history of incarceration\, and eliminate disparities in Perinatal Postpartum and Community Health Care. As a BIPOC Woman with lived experience like the population I serve\, I know what it looks like to go through an ineffective community re entry process\, with no individual tailored support. I began this journey in 2005 and the same needs for judicially-involved women are not met to this day. \n\n\n\nWhy she started WildLife Doula:  \n\n\n\nWith 15+ years of experience\, and working for great organizations that molded me to this point\, I decided it was time to take my tools and education to create the environment for people who need Perinatal\, Postpartum and Community Health Services. My goal is to support a more prosperous future for them\, and their children.  \n\n\n\nIt really does take a village!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/justice-involved-families-chw-networking-gathering/
CATEGORIES:CHW Networking Gatherings,Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195521
CREATED:20240102T143827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T144225Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding Medicaid Redeterminations for Families with Children
DESCRIPTION:Are you a community health worker\, a professional\, or anyone who helps families navigate health care needs? Learn what restarting the Medicaid redetermination process means and how you can be prepared. \n\n\n\nIn this VIRTUAL session\, RIPIN and the RI Medicaid staff will provide detailed information about the resumption of annual Medicaid determinations. \n\n\n\nPresenters will share: \n\n\n\n\n An overview of the renewal timeline\, including how families can prepare for recertification.\n\n\n\n Guidance on how the Medicaid recertification process works for families who are still eligible.\n\n\n\n An explanation of coverage options for families losing Medicaid.\n\n\n\n Sources of specialized assistance for completing recertifications.\n\n\n\n Help detecting and escalating individual and systemic problems.\n\n\n\n\nLooking for more information? Visit the Be Ready. Stay Covered site.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/understanding-medicaid-redeterminations-for-families-with-children/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195521
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Certified Perinatal Workforce: Strong and Growing!
DESCRIPTION:Lifespan Community Health AmbassadorsVirtual LectureTuesday February 13\, 2024 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm \n\n\n\nThe Certified Perinatal Workforce: Strong and Growing! \n\n\n\nPresented by: \n\n\n\nQuatia Osorio\, BS-HSM\, BSBA\, SPM\, CCHW\, CLC\,MCHS\, CMCHW\, CPE\, CHC \n\n\n\nJoin LCHI to learn about the local certified perinatal workforce\, how it is expanding\, and the innovative work forces that are seeking to provide complementary and sustaining support to the struggling maternal health care arena in Rhode Island. The discussion will include the certified perinatal doula services\, doula referral hotline\, lactation programs services\, postpartum support initiatives\, and information about the new Certified Professional Midwifery Equity Initiative. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nProvide the definition of a doula and their scope of practice\n\n\n\nReview and highlight the community efforts to improve maternal health outcomes\n\n\n\nDescribe innovations in community practice\, programs\, and policies to assist in eliminating maternal health disparities\n\n\n\nIdentify current proposed initiatives to reduce maternal health disparities  \n\n\n\n\nLocation: This lecture will be provided through Zoom. The link and sign in information will be provided prior to the lecture.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/lecture-certified-perinatal-workforce-strong-and-growing/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brown University Health Community Health Institute":MAILTO:jnessett@brownhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195521
CREATED:20240216T155644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T160041Z
UID:10000730-1708608600-1708614000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:envision: Sustaining and Training CHW Work in Addressing Chronic Disease as Underlying Risk Factors
DESCRIPTION:OUR NEXT WEBINAR • NUESTRO PRÓXIMO SEMINARIO WEB \n\n\n\nSustaining and Training CHW Work in Addressing Chronic Disease as Underlying Risk Factors \n\n\n\nApoyo y capacitación para los CHW en su labor de abordar las afecciones crónicas como factores de riesgo subyacentes \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 22\, 20241:30pm EST \n\n\n\nThe pandemic limited access to preventive care and exacerbated chronic health conditions leading to worse health outcomes. Community Health Workers are recognized for their skills in addressing the underlying risk factors that worsened the impact of COVID-19. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar we are sharing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) supported trainings available to CHWs to address chronic health conditions in their communities. We will also be exploring mechanisms to support this work fiscally.This webinar is open to all. We especially encourage CCR-2109 recipients (CHWs\, CHW allies\, CHW program staff\, etc.) and their partners to attend.Spanish interpretation services will be provided in real-time and a recording of the webinar will be made available after the session for those unable to attend the live webinar. \n\n\n\nRead more here.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/envision-sustaining-and-training-chw-work-in-addressing-chronic-disease-as-underlying-risk-factors/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195521
CREATED:20230914T183844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T183113Z
UID:10000596-1709143200-1709150400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Oral Health CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:February 28 AND March 6\, 2024 from 6-8pm*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are a CHW and want to support individuals’ health\, you NEED to pay attention to ORAL health as well as housing needs\, food quality and access\, mental health etc. Come hear about this crucial piece of overall health that often gets overlooked. Smile! \n\n\n\nDr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum\, Chief of the Oral Health Program at the RI Department of Health will instruct. \n\n\n\nCertificate of 6 hours upon completion. *You must attend both sessions.   \n\n\n\nRegister HERE! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\nA note – when you register you will get your own individualized Zoom link. Please do not share that link with colleagues\, and rather\, have them register separately. Thanks! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by
URL:https://chwari.org/event/oral-health-chw-training-7/2024-02-28/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195521
CREATED:20240208T150449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T151323Z
UID:10000729-1709197200-1709202600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Food & Income Security Training
DESCRIPTION:Join MLPB and your RI community health worker colleagues for a training on supporting individuals with Food & Income Security on February 29th from 9:00AM to 10:30AM. During this training\, you will learn to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize public policies\, systems\, and decision-makers that drive food and income security.\n\n\n\nIdentify key benefits and legal protections that bolster access to food and income.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned food and income security problem-solving strategies in partnership with those you serve.\n\n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom – please register using the link below: \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtdu2spzIvG9yRFmqJ0mFfGqnGgh3VBkuf#/registration \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you seen…\n\n\n\nThe MLPB Digital Digest is an open-access tool to help workforce colleagues navigate ongoing law and policy changes. It is intended to provide guidance and problem-solving strategies to address a range of key HRSN needs.  Check it out!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/food-income-security-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLPB":MAILTO:jgilbert@mlpb.health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195521
CREATED:20240223T160911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T161128Z
UID:10000733-1709213400-1709218800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Envision: CHW Affinity Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:RI CCR CHWs are invited to join the next Community Health Worker (CHW) only Community of Practice (CoP) session on Thursday\, February 29\, 2024 1:30 PM-3:00 PM! The CHW CoP is designed to support connections\, relationship-building and peer-to-peer learning for CHWs.  The goal of the CHW CoP is to provide a space for CHWs to share ideas\, best practices and build individual and collective capacity for strengthening the CHW workforce in a way that lifts up and honors the lived and professional experiences of CHWs. For the purposes of this CoP\, we are defining CHWs as an inclusive term. The CoP is designed for community health representatives\, community health workers and promotores\, who are frontline public health professionals that share life experience\, trust\, compassion\, cultural and value alignment with the communities where they live and serve.This 90 minute Community of Practice session will be held on 2/29/2024 @ 1:30 EST. Please use the following link to register:https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kde6qqDwqG9DALMXBvd6xTYCj60ZeDDyF [uwmadison.zoom.us]
URL:https://chwari.org/event/envision-chw-affinity-community-of-practice/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195521
CREATED:20230914T183844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T183113Z
UID:10000597-1709748000-1709755200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Oral Health CHW Training
DESCRIPTION:February 28 AND March 6\, 2024 from 6-8pm*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are a CHW and want to support individuals’ health\, you NEED to pay attention to ORAL health as well as housing needs\, food quality and access\, mental health etc. Come hear about this crucial piece of overall health that often gets overlooked. Smile! \n\n\n\nDr. Sam Zwetchkenbaum\, Chief of the Oral Health Program at the RI Department of Health will instruct. \n\n\n\nCertificate of 6 hours upon completion. *You must attend both sessions.   \n\n\n\nRegister HERE! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n\n\n\n\nA note – when you register you will get your own individualized Zoom link. Please do not share that link with colleagues\, and rather\, have them register separately. Thanks! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by
URL:https://chwari.org/event/oral-health-chw-training-7/2024-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195521
CREATED:20240216T175940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T154629Z
UID:10000731-1711044000-1711049400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Taller de Solicitud de Certificación como CHW en Español
DESCRIPTION:Scroll down for English. \n\n\n\n¡Obtén tu Certificación como CHW! \n\n\n\nComienza a preparar tu solicitud\, incluye el portafolio\, para tu presentación a la Junta de Certificación de RI \n\n\n\nMarzo 21\, 2024   6:00 pm to 7:30 pm \n\n\n\nEsta presentacion sera via Zoom \n\n\n\nSi ya ha tomado una capacitación de Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios y desea orientación sobre cómo solicitar la certificación de CHW en RI\, en Español ¡Este taller es para usted!  (There is a workshop in English on February 22\, 2024.) Este taller virtual es gratuito te dará consejos\, preparar tu portafolio. Tenga en cuenta: CHWARI no proporciona la certificación en sí; esa autoridad reside en la Junta de Certificación de RI. Este taller te brindara una orientación básica\, pero lo remitirá al RICB para preguntas más complejas.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“Obtener mi certificación CHW me ayudó a conseguir un ascenso en mi trabajo. También me ayudó a seguir adelante con la obtención de una Licenciatura en Ciencias del Comportamiento. Convertirse en una CCHW puede abrir tantas oportunidades\, que vale la pena el tiempo y el esfuerzo para obtener la Certificación.”   \n\n\n\n– Wendy Sanchez\, CCHW\, Resident Services Manager\, ONE Neighborhood Builders \n\n\n\n\n\nLa certificación (o un plan con su empleador para obtenerla) esta certificaciion es necesaria para obtener el reembolso de Medicaid por sus servicios de CHW\, ¡Así que regístrese hoy! \n\n\n\n*Este taller está abierto a aquellos que: \n\n\n\n\nHan completado 70 horas de Capacitación como CHW de Competencia Básica\, o que actualmente están inscritos en un programa de capacitación que resultará en el cumplimiento de ese requisito (haber solicitado dicha capacitación no cuenta\, pero tendremos otros talleres en el futuro)\n\n\n\nSi están empleados como TCS deberan completar las 1000 horas de trabajo en los proximos dos meses\, sino tienen ya las horas requeridas.\n\n\n\nSi han completado (o cerca de) 50 horas de supervisión trabajando como CHW\n\n\n\n\nSi aún no ha completado la Capacitación de TCS de Competencia Básica\, únase a la Asociación de Trabajadores de Salud Comunitarios de RI aquí para conocer las próximas oportunidades de capacitación.  \n\n\n\nRegístrate para este taller antes de Marzo 21\, 2024 Envía un correo electrónico a la Cordinadora Bilingue del Programa de CHWARI\, Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu con cualquier pregunta.  \n\n\n\n\nRegistrarse\n\n\n\n\n\nComparte el volante PDF\n\n\n\n\nEsta Capacitacion gratuita esta financiada por el Departamento de Salud del Rhode Island  y esta sera dirigida por La Asociación de Trabajadores Comunitarios de las Salud de RI en el Instituto de Educacion en cuidado de la Salud en Rhode Island College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn How to Apply for CHW Certification!\n\n\n\nCHW Certification Application Workshop en Español \n\n\n\nBegin preparing your application\, including portfolio\, for submission to the RI Certification Board \n\n\n\nMarch 21st\, 2024\, 6pm-7:30pm \n\n\n\nVirtual over Zoom \n\n\n\nIf you have already taken a Community Health Worker core competency training and want guidance on applying for CHW certification in RI\, in Spanish\, this workshop is for you!  (There is a workshop in English on February 22\, 2024.) These free virtual workshops will give advice about preparing your portfolio. Please note: CHWARI does not provide the certification itself; the RI Certification Board does. This workshop will provide basic guidance but will refer you to the RICB for more complex questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonial:\n\n\n\n“Getting my CHW Certification helped me get promoted.  It also helped me push forward with getting a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science.  Becoming a CCHW can open so many opportunities\, that it’s worth the time and effort to get certified.”  \n\n\n\n– Wendy Sanchez\, CCHW\, Resident Services Manager\, ONE Neighborhood Builders \n\n\n\n\n\nCertification (or a plan with your employer to get it) is necessary for getting Medicaid reimbursement for your CHW services\, so register today! \n\n\n\n*This workshop is open to those who: \n\n\n\n\nHave completed 70 hours of Core Competency CHW Training\, or who are currently enrolled in a training program that will result in meeting that requirement (having applied for such a training does not count\, but we will have other workshops in the future)\n\n\n\nAre employed as CHWs\n\n\n\nWill fulfill the 1000 CHW work hours required within the next two months\n\n\n\n\nIf you have not yet completed Core Competency CHW Training\, join the Community Health Worker Association of RI here to learn about upcoming training opportunities. \n\n\n\nRegister for this workshop here ASAP! \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nShare PDF Flyer\n\n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s Bilingual Program Coordinator\, Lina Roman\, lroman@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association of RI housed at the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/taller-de-solicitud-de-certificacion-como-chw-en-espanol/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195522
CREATED:20240315T142347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T153415Z
UID:10000769-1713204000-1713211200@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Supervisor Training
DESCRIPTION:CHW Supervisor Training(Created by Community Health Workers for Community Health Workers) \n\n\n\nAdvanced\, 30 hour training for CHWs currently in the supervisor role or preparing for it \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 15th- July 1st\, 2024Weekly\, Monday 6-8pmVirtual in ZoomPlus weekly self-paced assignments \n\n\n\nAre you currently supervising Community Health Workers or are you preparing for that role? This FREE\, virtual\, 30 hour training delivered by former CHWs/CHW Supervisors is for YOU!The training gives you the tools you need to maximize your effectiveness. Experience in or deep familiarity with CHW work is necessary.  \n\n\n\nMust be fluent in English. \n\n\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n\n\nFoundation for CHW Supervision\n\n\n\nSupervision Practices\n\n\n\nRestorative Practices and Conflict Resolution\n\n\n\nHiring and Onboarding CHWs\n\n\n\nBuilding Community Partnerships\n\n\n\nKeeping CHWs Safe\n\n\n\nQuality Improvement &Community Health Worker Ethics\n\n\n\nSustaining Excellent Supervision\n\n\n\nAddressing Systemic Racism in Supervision\n\n\n\n\nRequirements: Rhode Island CCHW certified (or applying)\, employed in RI\, currently supervising CHWs or employer plans for you to do so\, reference information from a CHW with whom you have worked\, and reference information from your current employer. \n\n\n\nSchedule: Zoom classes are weekly on Mondays evenings from 6-8pm from April 15th through July 1st. Attendance is required at all sessions. Participants will also turn in weekly assignments of 1-2 hours/week\, for a training total of 30 hours. \n\n\n\nApply by April 9th at 5pm. If you have any questions about your appropriateness for this training\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\nIf that button didn’t work – try this one\n\n\n\n\nWe have found that some Lifespan employees are unable to login from their work computers due to a firewall issue.  We encourage you to try copying this link and trying it on a personal device: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKug-6FesYimCTU_JB4d9NHCGMX7e6-3_R8NlUNHZripRFvQ/viewform
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-supervisor-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195522
CREATED:20240328T142137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T171835Z
UID:10000835-1713519000-1713529800@chwari.org
SUMMARY:CHW Core Competency Training
DESCRIPTION:Get the training you need to apply for CHW Certification! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHWARI’s FREE virtual Community Health Worker Core Competency Training is intended to prepare participants for entry-level CHW positions in community-based social service\, healthcare and behavioral health settings. Its 12 modules are each aligned with a set of competencies defined by the Rhode Island Certification Board. Each module includes 3 hours of live zoom training plus 3 hours of training activities\, for a total of 72 training hours\, fulfilling the 70-hour requirement for RI CHW certification.  Applicants must be fluent in English.  \n\n\n\nThis CHW Core Training will run over ZOOM on Friday mornings\, 9:30am (ET) to 12:30pm (ET)\, from April 19 through July 12\, 2024. *Please note that this training has different weekly hours than our past core trainings.  This is 3 hours each week of zoom class and 3 hours a week of “homework.”*   \n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a great time to apply for this training as participants will be encouraged to apply to our CHW Apprenticeship Program. This is an opportunity for new CHWs seeking certification to receive extra guidance\, training\, and monetary stipends. See here for Apprenticeship Program Requirements.  \n\n\n\n\n\nSee the Core Competencies of a Community Health Worker here. \n\n\n\nLearn about getting your Community Health Worker Certification here. \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\nApplication deadline is April 10 at 5pm.   Spots are limited! Apply ASAP! If you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications Outreach Assistant\, Dimaura Tavares\, at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and implemented by CHWARI\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/chw-core-competency-training-9/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195522
CREATED:20240322T160110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T145600Z
UID:10000833-1713780000-1713785400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Immigration & Benefits Eligibility
DESCRIPTION:Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for a training on Immigration & Benefits Eligibility on April 22nd from 10:00AM – 11:30AM. This training was offered in early 2023\, and is being reprised on request from CHWs across the state. While much of the material will be similar\, the training will cover changes that have occurred in the last year.  By the end of this session\, you will have learned to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize the history of and recent changes to the public charge rule impacting immigrant and mixed-status households.\n\n\n\nIdentify the food security\, disability\, and health insurance benefits landscape for immigrant and mixed-status households.\n\n\n\nApply role-aligned benefits problem-solving strategies in partnership with immigrant and mixed-status households\n\n\n\n\nThis training will be hosted via Zoom — please register here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister!
URL:https://chwari.org/event/immigration-benefits-eligibility/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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ORGANIZER;CN="MLPB":MAILTO:jgilbert@mlpb.health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195522
CREATED:20240216T214446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T214447Z
UID:10000732-1714377600-1714406400@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Public Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:“Innovative Approaches to Advance Health Equity” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://chwari.org/event/public-health-summit/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence Airport/ Warwick\, 801 Greenwich Avenue\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\, 02886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195522
CREATED:20240315T150759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T142919Z
UID:10000770-1715158800-1715169600@chwari.org
SUMMARY:HIV Endorsement Training for CHWs
DESCRIPTION:*This training has been delayed from its original start date of 4/10* \n\n\n\nSCHEDULE – May 8- July 31\, 2024Wednesdays 9am-12pmVirtual over ZoomAttendance at all sessions is required. \n\n\n\n“I work with HIV positive women. This training made me feel more comfortable with my engagement skills.”– Katie Gonzalez\, CCHW\, CPRS \n\n\n\nThis entry level curriculum will provide specialized training for community health workers serving people living with\, at risk for\, and impacted by HIV/AIDS. It is open to certified CHWs who are fluent in English.  \n\n\n\nModules include: \n\n\n\n\nHIV Testing\, Antiretroviral Therapy\n\n\n\nClient Engagement and Motivational Interviewing\n\n\n\nSocial Determinants\, Special Populations & Stigma\n\n\n\nBehavioral Health (mental health\, substance use\, domestic violence\, grief & loss)\n\n\n\nCultural Humility and Advocacy\n\n\n\nHIV Public Health Policies\n\n\n\nEthics\, Professional Burnout/Stress\, Self-Awareness and Self-Care\n\n\n\n\nThis 45 hour virtual training takes place over 12 weeks\, with 36 hours live class time over zoom and nine hours of homework. This qualifies graduates to apply for RI Certification Board’s Specialty Endorsement in HIV.  Applicants must hold a current\, valid and in good standing credential through RICB (like a CHW Certification) or a health care practitioner certification/license. \n\n\n\nThe development of this curriculum was made possible with Co-Exist funding through the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (OHHS)\, Ryan White Division. Deoshore F. Haig\, LCSW will be instructing. \n\n\n\nCertified CHWs should apply here by April 29\, 2024 at 5pm. If you have any questions\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/hiv-endorsement-training-for-chws-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T195522
CREATED:20240402T163619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T174439Z
UID:10000837-1715191200-1715202000@chwari.org
SUMMARY:Interpersonal Violence Training for CHWs
DESCRIPTION:Interpersonal Violence Training for CHWsMay 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 & June 5\, 2024Wednesday evenings\, 6-9pmIn-person at Rhode Island College plus 15 hours of self-paced assignments \n\n\n\nDo you feel prepared to support a victim of interpersonal violence after disclosure? Do you know the best trauma-informed practices? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 30 hour training will aid community health workers in addressing interpersonal violence experienced by clients and help them to access community resources. This course will prepare community health workers with the skills needed to be a victim service advocate. Lisa Hoopis\, Director of Education and Training at Sojourner House\, will instruct. \n\n\n\nTraining includes information on: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDomestic violence\n\n\n\nSexual assault\n\n\n\nHuman trafficking\n\n\n\nBoundaries\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTrauma-informed care\n\n\n\nSafety planning\n\n\n\nCrisis intervention\n\n\n\nAnd more\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining will include guest speakers\, videos\, case studies\, group work\, and role plays. Fifteen hours will be in person at Rhode Island College and 15 hours will be synchronous. In-person attendance is required at all class sessions.  \n\n\n\nYou must have at least six months of experience as a community health worker in order to take this training.  If you have questions about this requirement\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu.  The deadline for the application is May 3\, 2024.  Apply now! \n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n\n\nShare Flyer\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Hoopis\, Director of Education and Training\, Sojourner House (she/they) \n\n\n\nLisa joined Sojourner House in 2019 as Director of Education and Community Programs. Lisa has taught in various departments\, as an adjunct faculty at Rhode Island College since 2014.  \n\n\n\nLisa is a former undergraduate and graduate student at Rhode Island College and is the former Director of the RIC Women’s Center. Lisa is currently a doctoral student at Johnson and Wales in Educational Leadership. Lisa works closely with school districts and agencies to provide professional and youth development\, training\, consultations\, curriculum development\, and assistance in setting up peer education and advocacy programs.  \n\n\n\nShe is a co-founder and active member of the RI HIV STI prevention coalition and an active member of the RI Cross Campus Collaborative to prevent sexual assault on campus. Lisa is a certified curriculum developer\, trainer\, and evaluator for the VAWA police academy and is co-chair of the RI crime victim service providers. Lisa specializes in inclusive\, comprehensive sexuality education and interpersonal violence prevention. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis FREE training is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and is delivered by the Community Health Worker Association\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/interpersonal-violence-training-for-chws/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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SUMMARY:Public Health CCHW Training
DESCRIPTION:May 23 – July 25th\, 2024Thursdays\, 5:30-8:30pm \n\n\n\nApplication Deadline May 21st 5pm! \n\n\n\nCHWARI is excited to offer this training in Public Health to Rhode Island CHWs! This training is for Rhode Island certified CHWs only (or those currently in the process of applying). \n\n\n\nCommunity Health Workers will: \n\n\n\n\nAcquire a deeper understanding of the areas of public health and relationships between health of individuals\, organized entities\, and systems.\n\n\n\nGain the skills necessary to advocate for systems-level change towards improving public health in RI.\n\n\n\nHave a working knowledge of RI Public Health infrastructure and how the CHW role fits into it.\n\n\n\nUnderstand career/educational options in public health and the skills and educational opportunities necessary to advance and be successfully employed in these areas.\n\n\n\nUnderstand how individuals are impacted from systemic racism and social determinants of health; where they live\, learn\, work and play.\n\n\n\n\nTraining Modules Include: \n\n\n\n\nThe CHW Role in Public Health\n\n\n\nThe Impact of Place on Health\n\n\n\nEssential Skills and Knowledge Base (two modules)\n\n\n\nPublic Health Policy\n\n\n\nRI Public Health Infrastructure\n\n\n\nCHW Careers in Public Health\n\n\n\nUsing Case Study (or\, Storytelling)\n\n\n\nFinal Presentations & Debrief\n\n\n\n\nEarn 30 hours towards your CHW Certification! \n\n\n\nThe virtual Public Health Training will host Zoom classes on Thursdays\, 5:30pm – 8:30pm\, May 23 – July 25\, with an in-person final class at Rhode Island College on that final Thursday the 25th. (NOTE: there will be an assignment due before class begins — what we call “pre-work” — on May 23rd. This will be emailed to you the week before.) \n\n\n\nThere will be 23 hours of in-class time and approximately 7 hours of assignments to be completed in non-class time. Attendance is required at all class sessions. Please be sure to fill out ALL THREE SECTIONS of the application below. The deadline for the application is May 13 at 5pm. If you have any questions\, please email Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nApply Here\n\n\n\n\n\nShare PDF Flyer
URL:https://chwari.org/event/public-health-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:Racial & Social Justice Training for CHWs
DESCRIPTION:Schedule: \n\n\n\nVirtual: Mondays\, June 3\, 10 & 17\, 9am-4pmIn Person at Rhode Island College: Monday June 24\, 11am-2pm \n\n\n\nThis training is an immersive conversational experience to develop self-awareness and empowerment in the face of racial discrimination\, as well as to share strategies and resources to promote racial and social justice in Rhode Island. Participants will engage in discussion of crucial concepts for challenging racism\, exploring identity through creative multimedia\, and authentically collaborating for more justice at work and in life. \n\n\n\nEarn 30 hours toward CHW certification! \n\n\n\nTraining Facilitators:  \n\n\n\n\nNiko Merritt\, Co-Founder of Sankofa Community Connection of Newport\, RI\n\n\n\nSarah Lawrence\, Director\, Community Health Worker Association of RI\n\n\n\nKymberlee O’Brien\, Assistant Professor\, Neuroscience of Leadership\, William James College\n\n\n\n\nThe deadline for the application is May 28\, 5pm. If you have any questions\, please email CHWARI’s CHW Communications Outreach Assistant Dimaura Tavares at dtavares@ric.edu. \n\n\n\n\nApply\n\n\n\n\n\nShare PDF Flyer\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual training is free and funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health and conducted by the Community Health Worker Association of RI\, part of the Institute for Education in Healthcare at Rhode Island College.
URL:https://chwari.org/event/racial-social-justice-training-for-chws/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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SUMMARY:RI CHW Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:CHW Conference Mission:CHWs come together to advocate for the profession and pave the way towards a future of health equity in Rhode Island.  \n\n\n\n\n\nThank you for the wonderful energy and to all the CHW hard work that went into this successful event!\n\n\n\nAre you interested in planning next year’s conference! Connect with the CHW Voices for Leadership & Advocacy group to learn about the planning process! Check out other opportunities to connect with CHW on our Networking page! Scroll past pictures for conference presentations and resources. \n\n\n\n\nSurvey (Complete to Receive Certificate)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPost conference resources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCollaborative Resilience Presentation\n\n\n\nWorkshop led by Donna Sennett \n\n\n\nCommunity Resilience Presentation\n\n\n\nWorkshop led by Ámbar Delgado and Geraldine McPhee \n\n\n\nAccompanying Resources: \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Health Workers: Department of Health (ri.gov)\n\n\n\nRhode Island’s Health Equity Zone (HEZ) Initiative: Department of Health (ri.gov)\n\n\n\nTake your ACE Test : Understand your health risks. (stopabusecampaign.org)\n\n\n\n\nEmotional Resilience Presentation\n\n\n\nWorkshop led by Wiston Delgado and Perla Fernandez \n\n\n\nAccompanying Resources: \n\n\n\n\nDr Maria Sirois website:  https://www.mariasirois.com/  \n\n\n\nTedx talk:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohGMg-LJCjs&t=372s\n\n\n\nTricounty programs\, including yoga\n\n\n\nYoga flyer\, free classes offered in Johnston\n\n\n\n\nProfessional Resilience Presentation\n\n\n\nWorkshop led by Swanette Salazar and Rachel Young \n\n\n\nAccompanying Resources: \n\n\n\n\nIGLOO Method for Burnout Prevention\n\n\n\nhttps://www.cdc.gov/niosh/learning/publichealthburnoutprevention/default.html\n\n\n\nhttps://www.workplacementalhealth.org/employer-resources/infographics/infographic-beating-burnout-at-work\n\n\n\nhttps://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow/wellbeing/index.html\n\n\n\n\n\nCHW Communications ToolsWhat is a Community Health Worker (English) (Spanish)Training Videos (English\, Spanish\, Closed Caption) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS35A8sS2cgaykxgvv4X9lKQSWp8zbQ2c \n\n\n\nRead more\n\n\n\nPowerpoints from workshops coming soon! \n\n\n\nClose section\n\n\n\n\nDid you get photos taken?\n\n\n\nThey should be emailed to you shortly with a dropbox link. Check your spam folder! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island College for the Community Health Worker Conference\, where we celebrate the invaluable contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rhode Island. Dedicated to advocating for the profession and championing health equity\, this conference serves as a rallying point for CHWs to connect\, collaborate\, and pave the way toward the future we want for all in Rhode Island”. Through engaging sessions and dynamic discussions\, we’ll elevate the vital role of CHWs and provide a platform to honor our tireless efforts. From professional development workshops to policy discussions that center community voice\, attendees will gain invaluable insights aligned with the core competency domain required for Rhode Island CHW certification. \n\n\n\nRead more\n\n\n\nJoin Rhode Island Department of Health and Rhode Island College for the Community Health Worker Conference\, where we celebrate the invaluable contributions of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Rhode Island. Dedicated to advocating for the profession and championing health equity\, this conference serves as a rallying point for CHWs to connect\, collaborate\, and pave the way toward the future we want for all in Rhode Island”. Through engaging sessions and dynamic discussions\, we’ll elevate the vital role of CHWs and provide a platform to honor our tireless efforts. From professional development workshops to policy discussions that center community voice\, attendees will gain invaluable insights aligned with the core competency domain required for Rhode Island CHW certification.​This conference is more than just a gathering—it’s a catalyst for positive change\, empowering CHWs to drive impactful interventions\, advocate for their communities\, and shape the landscape of health in Rhode Island. Join us as we come together to celebrate the past\, present\, and future of the CHW profession\, united in our shared commitment to fostering healthier\, more equitable communities across the state.What to ExpectDuring this day-long conference\, you’ll connect with fellow CHWs and explore interactive workshops and networking activities with partners. CHW leaders will facilitate the conference using content based on nationally recognized best practices. The conference has been designed around four key pillars to address the most pressing needs CHWs are facing :1. Self-care: Practice self-care in the face of structural challengesIdentify steps needed for self-care amidst the challenges that we face as CHWs. Find peace and balance through community grounding and protective practices. Address trauma using effective resources and principles that you can apply to your role as a community health worker.2. The CHW Profession: Amplify the value of the CHW RoleDevelop your confidence and storytelling skills to amplify the value of the community health worker role. Discover how to recognize and leverage existing community resources to strengthen your impact and effectiveness.3. Resources: Collaborate to realize community resources more fullyExplore the practice of authentic collaboration to ensure consistent access to essential community resources. Map community assets and find champions to understand the wrap-around systems needed for comprehensive care.This Event is Free!We want this conference to be accessible to all community health workers in Rhode Island. As such\, the event is entirely free for attendees.MEALS:Breakfast & Lunch will be provided. TRANSPORTATION:​​Arrival by Bus: This venue is on a RIPTA bus route.  Plan your trip here. Here is a campus map – you will also see the bus stop highlighted in “golden” yellow and this is a short walk over to John Lincoln Alger Hall\, 110.​​Arrival by Car: Parking lot B\, near Roberts Hall\, is recommended for anyone attending the full conference as Lot C and D fill up quickly.  Here is a campus map. Here are directions from Google Maps.​​Certificate of Attendance: Upon request\, we can provide this after you complete the session’s evaluation. \n\n\n\nClose section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Planning Committee\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThese CHWs and allies planned this conference for you! Many will facilitate individual workshops. We will add their bios as they come in! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFelix A Colon Jr\, LCSW\, CHW \n\n\n\nDirector of Family and Strengthening\, Connecting for Children and Families  \n\n\n\n\nFelix will facilitate the Networking Session \n\n\n\nAbout Felix\n\n\n\nFelix Colon’s decade-long tenure at Connecting for Children and Families (CCF) has been marked by remarkable professional ascent and impactful contributions. Starting as a Family Engagement Coordinator\, he rose to become the Director of Family Strengthening\, overseeing both the community health worker team and the Front St Family Center. Alongside his tenure\, Felix pursued academic advancement\, earning a Master’s in Social Work with a Macro focus.In 2017\, Felix seized the opportunity to transition into a Diabetes Prevention coach role\, igniting a trajectory of leading various Diabetes Prevention programs (DPP)\, including workshops on Chronic Disease and Chronic Pain Management. Outside CCF\, Felix’s commitment to community well-being extended to clinical work with youths aged 11-21 at Jamat Housing: Turning The Corner group home. Here\, his focus on Mental Health and Wellness and the Abuse Reactive Treatment Program showcased his exceptional ability to guide individuals through trauma and abuse-related challenges. Felix’s ability to integrate clinical insights into community health initiatives reflects his versatility and dedication to family-centered practice. He is for driving positive change and fostering healthier communities through his advocacy and leadership at CCF and beyond. Felix also co-facilitates monthly Woonsocket Community Health Worker Network meetings with Linda Brunetti from the Autism Project.  \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nÁmbar Delgado\, CCHWManager | Advocacy | Tobacco Free Rhode Island \n\n\n\n\nÁmbar will facilitate the Community Resiliency Worshop \n\n\n\nAbout Ámbar\n\n\n\nÁmbar Delgado obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico. In 2018 she relocated to Rhode Island after been accepted at Brown’s University Neuroscience Post-Bac Program. However\, it was her innate passion for population-based interventions and moral duty that led her to join the non-profit sector during the heightened of the SARS-19; while also working at nights as a Neuroscience Research Assistant at Brown. While fulfilling her duties as a Project Coordinator for the 02907 Health Equity Zone (HEZ); Ámbar had the opportunity to witness first-hand the impact and importance of Community Health Workers (CHWs) when delivery evidence-based approaches to increase Health Equity. The former been what led her to become a certified CHW. Ámbar’s innate curiosity for learning; led her to apply and being accepted at a summer Global Public Health Program at Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health in 2023\, centering her final paper manuscript around asthma and air pollution in RI.During her time at West Elmwood Housing 02907 HEZ\, Ms. Delgado had the opportunity to address a battery of socio-economic determinants of health such as exacerbated asthma rates\, indoors and outdoors air quality\, housing and food insecurity\, social and emotional resiliency\, and health literacy among 02907 demographic. Ámbar is passionate about climate justice\, lung health\, Policy and Systems changes and Social and Emotional resiliency. Ámbar’s educational background\, professional goals\, asthma lived experiences and organic interest in lung health\, recently led her to join The American Lung Association of RI as the Manager of Advocacy for Tobacco Free RI Network. In her free time\, she enjoys using her CHW to serve as a volunteer case worker for the Rhode Island Medical Navigator Partnership with Brown Medical School\, spending time with her cat\, weightlifting and reading. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWiston Delgado Ortegano (he/him/el)\, CCHW \n\n\n\nCommunity Health Worker\, Point32Health \n\n\n\n\nWiston will facilitate the Emotional Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Wiston\n\n\n\nWiston Delgado is a born and raised Venezuelan\, who has been living in the United States since 2013. Since that time\, he developed real estate projects in Miami – Orlando\, Florida\, Rhode Island and Massachusetts for 7 years. In 2020 he decided to move to Rhode Island where he certified as a Community Health Worker/ Promotor de Salud.He has worked in different organizations like Progreso Latino\, Gateway\, and the My Gente program through Lifespan. He was a member for Rhode 2 Equity in Pawtucket and Central Falls area\, and currently he is part of the staff at Point32Health/Tufts Health Plan in Rhode Island under Katie Beckett Program to support Parent living for Children with Special needs. There he is a big collaborator because he fully understands the importance of the Latinx community and how to make it more visible.Wiston Currently is Co-lead with Lina Roman the Latinx CHW support Group in Rhode Island. CHWs share their Challenge\, listen compassionately and share resources\, and get support we need to do the difficult work we do.He is also interested in arts and dancing; He attends a local theater where he’s been part of a few plays. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteffany Dejesus (she/her)\, MPH\, CCHWCHW Advocate Supervisor\, BosWell Health \n\n\n\n\nConference Planning Committee \n\n\n\nAbout Steffany\n\n\n\nAs a certified Community Health Worker\, I aim to address social determinants of health surrounding underserved and socioeconomically impacted communities to maintain\, protect and improve the health status and wellbeing of our Neighbors. I graduated from Boston University in Massachusetts with my Master of Public Health degree with a specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Throughout my career\, I’ve focused on bringing social justice and health equity into communities through advocacy and community capacity building. I have experience in program implementation\, health education\, and environmental health among others public health topics and areas. As a CHW\, I hope to continue to address health disparities and the barriers to healthcare and services that are essential to achieve the best possible health outcomes in low-income communities in Rhode Island. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaria Diaz (she/her)\, CHWCommunity Health Worker\, Connecting Children & Families \n\n\n\n\nConference Planning Committee\, Event MC \n\n\n\nAbout Daria\n\n\n\nDaria Diaz has served the community of Woonsocket as a Community Health Worker for Connecting for Children and Families for about 2 and a half years now. She started as a parent utilizing the services from PAT then became a parent educator. She is a Certified medical interpreter and her goal is to become an immigration specialist and provide those services to those who are documented and undocumented in the city of Woonsocket. She will serve as the MC for the conference. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerla Fernadez\, BSW\, CCHWCommunity Health Worker\, TriCounty Health Equity Zone \n\n\n\nPerla will facilitate the Emotional Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClaudia Hincapie\, CCHWResident Service Coordinator\, One Neighborhood Builders \n\n\n\nConference Planning Committee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarimir Lora (she/her)\, BA\, CCHW \n\n\n\nCommunity Outreach Advocates SupervisorProvidence Community Health Centers \n\n\n\n\nMarimir will be co-facilitating the Collaborative Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Marimir\n\n\n\nMarimir is the Community Outreach Advocate’s supervisor at Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC). She has worked in the CHW field since 2019 when she was recruited by PCHC and joined the first CHW apprenticeship program in RI. She was promoted to the Senior CHW position at PCHC in 2021\, and later transitioned to supervisor of the community health worker team. She is a CHW board certified with a specialty in Cardiovascular Health and Diabetes Endorsement and holds a bachelor’s degree in Organization Leadership and Change from College Unbound.Marimir was born and raised in The Dominican Republic and moved to the U.S. 9 years ago. She was previously working as a Certified Nursing Assistant taking care of predominantly Hispanic patients who were homebound in their home and in need of supports and services; that’s when she realized she needed to do more for her community based on what she had seen her patients experience such as a lack of support\, knowledge\, and awareness of needs.She has worked with many Health Equity Zones to address socioeconomic and racial inequities\, bringing personal and professional experiences to the discussion. She has participated in many events such as the Unity Conference with the NACHW; bringing awareness on the impact of CHWs and the role they play in improving access to healthcare\, helping connect support systems\, and increasing access to social services. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeraldine McPhee\, CCHWPolicy & Systems Specialist\, RIPIN \n\n\n\nCommunity Health Worker Consultant\, Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) \n\n\n\n\nGeraldine will facilitate the Community Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Gerry\n\n\n\nGeraldine McPhee has over 45 years of experience building community with people with disabilities and learning differences. She is a CCHW and a recognized facilitator of family and community engagement at RIPIN\, Inc. With support from the Rhode Island Department of Health\, she co-founded RI CHW Voices with Swanette Salazar.  She finds resiliency in relationships with others\, in nature\, and through the arts. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLina Roman (she/her)\, CCHW \n\n\n\nCommunity Health Worker\, Integra \n\n\n\nBilingual Coordinator\, Community Health Worker Association of RI \n\n\n\n\nLina will provide the opening words to the conference \n\n\n\nAbout Lina\n\n\n\nLina Roman\, holds an Associate Certificate in Computer Office Technology from New England Tech\, a Certificate in Social and Human Services from Rhode Island College\, and certification as a Community Health Worker (CHW) from RIC/CHWARI. Over the years\, she has dedicated herself to serving the Hispanic community\, leveraging her skills and expertise to ensure access to vital health programs and resources.As the Bilingual Program Coordinator at CHWARI\, she leads training sessions in Spanish for our CHWs\, empowering them to effectively serve Spanish-speaking populations. At Integra Care of New England\, she has spent 6 ½ years as a CCHW in a complex care program\, assisting patients in addressing both medical conditions and social needs\, particularly those frequenting emergency rooms.“My passion lies in advocating for the Hispanic community\, with a focus on preventing and managing chronic illnesses. I have been a staunch advocate for lead poisoning prevention\, striving to protect families from this pervasive threat. Additionally\, my involvement as a Board Director at CLAP underscores my commitment to addressing disparities\, particularly concerning the homeless population.In 2023\, I served as an ambassador for the 1st Conference for CHWs in RI\, furthering my dedication to advancing the field. Currently\, I lead a Latinx Support Group for CHWs in RI\, providing mentorship and support to new CHWs while fostering a collaborative and empowering environment.I participated this year as a Panelist on the Summit for RIPHA 2024\, Innovative Approaches to Advance Health Equity; my topic was talk in regards to “Bridging Communication Gaps in Marginalized Communities as Latinx”.Looking ahead\, I am committed to continuing my education and expanding my impact within the Hispanic community and the most important is educating them how to prevent chronic conditions and be healthier. Whether through further certifications\, innovative initiatives\, or policy advocacy\, I am determined to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those I serve. I do want to explore other areas and used all my experience and expertise as a CHW to help our communities.” \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSwanette Salazar (she/her)\, CCHW \n\n\n\nLead Community Health Worker Consultant\, CTC-RI\, Community Health Worker Supervisor\, FSRI \n\n\n\n\nSwanette will facilitate the Professional Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Swanette\n\n\n\nSwanette Salazar is the RI Community Health Worker Ambassador for the National Association of Community Health Workers and the Lead Community Health Worker for the First Connection Program at the Family Service of Rhode Island non-profit organization. In her role\, she serves new families\, foster youth\, and families with children.  She also serves as the Lead CHW Consultant for the Rhode Island Equity Initiative\, where she actively supports CHWs as an engaged partner for multidisciplinary teams\, valuing their contributions and advancing community and clinical linkages. Swanette has been recognized as part of the Governor’s Team Rhode Island and was recently named the 2024 Elizabeth Burke Bryant Hero Award recipient from Brown University’s Hassenfeld Institute for her work with children and families in RI. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonna Sennett (she/her)\, CHW \n\n\n\nLead Community Health Worker\, Thundermist Health Center \n\n\n\n\nDonna will facilitate the Collabortive Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Donna\n\n\n\nDonna Sennett is a resident of Wakefield\, Rhode Island and has been serving Washington County for the past 20 years\, originally as an Elementary School Principal in Matunuck and then as the Education and Training Manager for the Exeter Job Corps Academy. Following her work at EJCA\, she served as an Outreach Case Manager for ten years in a community mental health center. Wanting to be able to work with patients drawing on her own lived experiences\, Donna became trained as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist\, helping to open the Hope Recovery Center in Westerly through her work with Parent Support Network. While there\, she trained as a Certified Community Health Worker and is now a Lead CHW at Thundermist Health Center in South County where she specializes in working with older populations\, those who are unhoused and those with co-occurring disorders.Donna also serves on the RI Certification Board Board of Directors where she is active in support of CPRS and CCHW training programs and for whom she assisted in updating the standards for CHW Certification. She also serves on the Galilee Mission Board of Directors\, an organization that serves those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders.Donna is the proud mother of two children and the nana of one grandson\, and has been happily married for 33 years. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel Young (she/her)\, CHW \n\n\n\nEngagement Coordinator\, Alliance for Community Health Worker Employers\, Health Initiatives\, RIPIN \n\n\n\n\nRachel will facilitate the Professional Resilience Workshop \n\n\n\nAbout Rachel\n\n\n\nRachel Young\, Engagement Coordinator for the Alliance for CHW Employers\, is passionate about a holistic approach to promoting health and wellness\, focusing not only on individual behavior change but also on building organizational capacity and community support systems. As a facilitator of wellness workshops\, she believes strongly that sharing evidence-based practices\, enables individuals to make informed decisions about their health and equips them with the knowledge and tools to make positive lifestyle changes. \n\n\n\nClose Section\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nkeynote speaker – Kurt Faustin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKurt Faustin\, (he/him)\, BBA\, BS \n\n\n\nFounder & Keynote Speaker for the Dropout Academy\, Executive Director EforAll Roxbury \n\n\n\ninfo@kurtfaustin.com \n\n\n\nKurt Faustin is a father\, entrepreneur\, coach\, storyteller\, success strategist\, and New England Resident. He is a former writer for HuffPost and Forbes and has worked with organizations like Harvard University\, Chase Bank\, and United Way. He founded the Dropout Academy\, a career development organization that helps bridge the gap between mental health and performance\, emphasizing emotional intelligence\, goal setting\, and stress management. Kurt has lived experience and understands many of the struggles we face as professionals and in our communities. He has goals to redefine success\, works towards breaking down systems\, and helps strengthen his communities one individual\, group\, or organization at a time. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nprogram pdf\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nschedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2024 Schedule \n\n\n\n8:00 – Registration & Breakfast9:10 – Welcome9:30 – Keynote Speaker10:45 – Resilience Workshops12:00 – Lunch1:00 – Group Energizer1:30 – Resource Tabling & Soapbox1:45 – Networking Session & Bingo!2:30 – Affinity Groups3:00 – Closeout & Raffle \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nparking & Bus\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhode Island College is located at 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue\, Providence\, RI 02908.   \n\n\n\nParking lot B\, near Roberts Hall\, is recommended for anyone attending the full conference as Lot C and D fill up quickly. Plan your trip here. Here is a map – you will also see the bus stop highlighted in “golden” yellow and this is a short walk over to John Lincoln Alger Hall\, 110 (google map)600 Library Road\, North Providence\, RI 02908\, USA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Booth\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Professional Photos  Taken!\n\n\n\nAre you a CHW interested in networking with other professionals? Stop by our photobooth for a free professional headshot. The booth will run from 12-4pm in room 106 \n\n\n\nGet Your Photos \n\n\n\nIn the week(s) following the conference\, our photographer will share your photos with you via the email address provided at the time of sign-up. A link to Dropbox will be provided in the email\, which you can follow to find high-resolution copies of the images available for you to download. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nUse Your Photos\n\n\n\nOnce downloaded\, you can use your new professional headshots as a networking tool to help other professionals in the field recognize you. You can use the headshot as a profile photo on LinkedIn\, your resume\, or business card for better visibility in the professional world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCHW resources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nself-Care\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelf-Care for the Chronic and Demoralizing Stress of Racism  \n\n\n\n4 self-care questions to ask yourself this semester \n\n\n\nUnderstanding Vicarious Trauma \n\n\n\nSelf-Care Toolkit for Employer & Supervisor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfession\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe C3 Project Roles & Competencies\n\n\n\nThe Six Pillars of Community Health Workers \n\n\n\n“We are born\, not made” CHW Anthem \n\n\n\nCommunity health workers bring value and deserve to be valued too:” Key considerations in improving CHW career advancement opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPathways to Population\n\n\n\nCommunity Health Care Resource\n\n\n\nSearch: 101 Conversation Goals & Reflections\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContact Michelle Mooney for conference questions at mmooney@ctc-ri.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTabling Partners:\n\n\n\nThese partners will be onsite to talk about the services they offer to support CHWs and their clients:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) CHW Program is excited and proud to join other local partners in supporting this new initiative through its federal grant award from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities (CDC CCR Grant 2109). Other supporting partners providing technical assistance and logistical support include RIPIN\,
URL:https://chwari.org/event/ri-chw-conference/
LOCATION:Rhode Island College\, 600 Mount Pleasant Street\, Providence\, RI\, 02908\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Trainings
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SUMMARY:Employment MLPB Training
DESCRIPTION:Our Rhode Island-based community health worker colleagues are invited to join MLPB for a training on Employment on July 25th from 10:00AM – 11:30AM. By the end of this session\, you will have learned to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize public policies\, systems\, and structures that impact people’s employment opportunities\n\n\n\nIdentify benefits and rights\, including legal protections\, available to workers\n\n\n\nApply strategies to support workers enforcing their rights and accessing available employment benefits\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuf-6prTIpH9KVZChrRpsZAuHpsneng-ta
URL:https://chwari.org/event/employment-mlpb-training/
CATEGORIES:Trainings
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