amp Training Schedules Expected Skills for LeadersTrainers Adheres to Curriculum Facilitates group contributions Effectively handles difficult group dynamics problem participants ID: 669141
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Facilitator Recruitment & Retention
&
Training SchedulesSlide2
Expected Skills for
Leaders/Trainers:
.Adheres to CurriculumFacilitates group contributionsEffectively handles: difficult group dynamicsproblem participantsSpeaks Comfortably in front of a groupDoes not judge people and actions
Models
activities appropriately
Sticks
to time/agendas
Is
willing to complete required pre-requisites
Listens
and incorporates feedback from
Master Trainers
Works
cooperatively with co-leaderSlide3
Breaking it
Down (further more . . .)
Literate
With Feeling
Do they get the point across
Time to prepare
Works well with others
“It’s not about me”
Fits in with the community
Able to self-evaluate
Role-ModelSlide4
Where to Find
Leaders/Trainers
Meetings, church, friends
Support groups
Post on your agency website
Announce in newspaper, newsletters ...
Radio PSA, internet
Social media
Volunteer groups
Workshops
ReferralsSlide5
Vetting
Schedule an interview
Provide written information
Contact information
Recommendations
Licensing
This is a peer-led program
We aren’t looking for perfection
Follow your gutSlide6
Red Flags
Too Busy
Too focused on their disease
Too sick to facilitate
Those with an agenda
Wants this as a job…
Overachievers
Judgmental
Cannot remove “professional hat”Slide7
Retention. . .
It Starts with Selection:
Why be a facilitator?
Different reasons
Set expectations:
Number of workshops
Maintaining facilitator status
Participating in a workshop prior to trainingSlide8
Retention
(cont.)
Regular communication
Emails, phone calls
Show appreciation
Thank you cards
Lunches
Stipends
Annual meetings/celebrations
Opportunities to facilitate
MentorSlide9
Connecting with other Facilitators
Make sure facilitators have a connection with the (Facilitator/trainer trainers)
Begins after training
May require follow up by coordinators and mentors
Partner log-in, email blasts
Webinars, updates, revisions, new research, newsletters…
Invite them to participate in local planning
What if a facilitator moves?Slide10
In
Summary (section)
Think strategically
Have a plan
Consider time, scheduling, location, and systems
Chose facilitator candidates carefully
Nurture, encourage, and reward strong facilitators
Stay connected
Never take anything, situation or person for granted (
adopt a maintenance culture
)!Slide11
WWE and AFEP Training
Effective 01/15:
Only online training for new and recertification instructor training
After passing online, there will additional training/info from DHEC:
exercise skills
teaching techniques
paper work procedures
Etc.Slide12
Leader Training Schedule
(Better Choices, Better Health DCSMP)
LOCATION DATESNOTESSpartanburg, SCDecember 2014: 3, 4, 10 and 11Low Country, SC (Charleston or Beaufort ) March
2015:
4, 5, 11 and 12
Columbia, SC
June 2015:
3,4, 10, 11
TBD
September 2015:
Date(s) TBD
Probably 1
ST
and 2
nd
weekSlide13
For Further Info,
questions, clarification, want to offer feedback
Michele James (Director) jamesmd@dhec.sc.govPatricia Williams (Coordinator) williapd@dhec.sc.govKatherine H. Leith (Consultant) leith@sc.edu