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Listen to this presentation by #CROR researchers Linda Ehrlich-Jones, PhD, RN, Deborah Crown, CRC, LCPC and Angelika Kudla, MS, on employment resources and training for peer mentors and the results of a national survey of people with disabilities that reveals specific barriers and facilitators to employment. https://loom.ly/2c-rU50

I really appreciated the thought that went into this session. It combined the wisdom of people who have experienced human services with the efforts of people designing the IT systems to help our states, counties, and cities better serve our children and families. Ubuntu-I am because we are
Sawubona- I see you

A really important message in thinking through how can we truly see the people we serve? And how can we make sure they are seen in the systems we design to serve them? #ISMPHSA2024

Check out the new Monthly Resource Spotlight Series we are launching at the Center for Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities!

Speaker Spotlight #PacRim2024 Dr. Syard Evans, Arkansas Support Network Centering the Humans in Human Services - Workshop Tuesday, February 27, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, HST Hawai'i Convention Center, 302A --- Many human service professionals enter into the field with high hopes of making a positive difference in the world. However, if professionals are not careful, it's easy to find themselves burned out and resentful of the people they are paid to support. A better understanding of systems of oppression, genuine human value, and self awareness are essential to combat the challenges of this work. This session explores lessons learned over two decades of human service and social justice work. Participants will learn strategies to be productive advocates for individuals supported and a better allies for all marginalized people by exploring three key areas: UNDERSTANDING SYSTEMIC OPPRESSION Systemic oppression is a driving force in everyday life. In order to support others, human service professionals must understand these systems and address the consequences of these systems. ACCURATELY VALUING THE PEOPLE YOU SUPPORT To be effective and to avoid developing resentment for people they are paid to serve, human service professionals must learn to value individuals receiving services within the appropriate cultural contexts and avoid devaluing people based on personal value systems. DEVELOPING SELF ANALYSIS & AWARENESS Human service systems are structured to ensure that human service professionals have power and privilege not afforded to service recipients. Professionals must learn to recognize this power and disarm the harm associated with it. #HumanServices #Justice #Transformation #DisabilityJustice https://lnkd.in/gSXQjx9b

'Closed cultures' have been identified as a major risk to the wellbeing and human rights of people with care and support needs, who are unable to protect themselves from abuse or neglect, due to those care and support needs. We've published a guide for the council workforce, which includes sets of questions to ask at each stage of the commissioning cycle, to help with identifying where a ‘closed culture’ may exist, or where there may be a risk of one developing, in social care services for people with a learning disability and autistic people. It is aimed at council commissioners of social care services for people with a learning disability and autistic people, but places great importance on communicating with: - visiting practitioners from across social care, CQC and health. - people who draw on services themselves, as well as their friends and family. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eCu5cEsK

The Reflective Practice for Social Care Practitioners resource provides guidance on what reflective practice is including case examples to help you understand how reflecting on your practice can support your continuous professional learning and development. To view this resource just click here - https://lnkd.in/emkFA7KW #LearningZone #SocialCare #Yes2SocialCare #ReflectivePractice

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What happens when teams of colleagues learn together about how to use their power and leadership differently, and jointly put this into practice? What difference does it make to patients and citizens? Come and find out at #NWFoL! #systemsleadership #leadershiplearning #humancentredleadership #challengestatusquo #culturechange Suzanne Douglas Beth Hill Fiona McNamee Jayne Beresford Charlie Brookes Kamal Bahia Angela Hayday

Have you been wondering what Peer Support Groups from the Youth Worker Well-Being Project are all about? Let one of the group facilitators Jean Fabrice Ndzana, M.A., Ed.S, tell you a little bit about it. "There are few spaces where youth workers can come together to support each other and share experiences, challenges and success. I am excited to be able to play a role in this new initiative and respond to that need." If you are a youth worker looking for a safe space to connect with others living your experiences, check out our website for more information about Peer Support Groups and times you can drop in: https://loom.ly/EprlEcw

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