Health Care

Workforce Updates

September 2023

Lifespan's Gerontology Certificate Program begins on September 13

Offered in partnership with the Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center (FLGEC) at the University of Rochester, this two-semester, virtual program begins on September 13. Participants can begin either in the fall (September) or the spring semester (January).

Target audience: Anyone interested furthering a career or gaining knowledge about longevity and aging.

There are special rates for retirees 65+, family care partners, and Lifespan volunteers.

Click here to learn more and to register.

Fall RIT Certified courses starting soon

RIT Certified offers a portfolio of workforce development and professional training courses and programs to provide educational pathways to work and help close the talent gap for employers.

Courses starting this fall include:

• Technical Communication Essentials (9/25)
• Operational Risk Management (9/25)
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (10/4) and Black Belt (9/25)
• Information Technology Fundamentals (9/25)

Click here to learn more about RIT Certified and upcoming course offerings.

SUNY Corning Community College to offer peer recovery advocacy & coaching training

The Peer Recovery Advocacy and Coaching training program meets via Zoom on Wednesdays at 4 - 7 p.m. on September 13 through December 20.

This course helps to develop non-clinical, peer-based recovery advocacy and coaching skills which are designed to engage peers beyond initial contact through stabilization and into recovery maintenance within the community. The program includes 30-hours of peer recovery coaching and the required 16-hours of ethics training.

This program is ideal for those who have personal experience with addiction, whether having lived through it themselves or having helped a friend or family member live through it.

Click here to learn more.

Urban League of Rochester to host 4th Annual INTERRUPT RACISM™ Summit

The INTERRUPT RACISM™ Summit is an immersive learning experience for youth and adults, thoughtfully curated for attendees to identify, interrupt, and dismantle processes of systemic racism. This year's theme is Legacy: What Will Yours Be? Each day will include speaker presentations in the morning and workshops in the afternoon.

The Summit will be held in person on September 19 at the Riverside Convention Center and virtual via Zoom on September 20.

Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Positive Steps NY to host "The Four P's of Negotiating My Worth" on National Black Women's Equal Pay Day

NIMH webinar to focus on mental health inequities in the Hispanic community

On September 21 at 12:30 - 2 p.m., the National Institute of Mental Health's Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity webinar series will present "Engaging Community Stakeholders to Reduce Mental Health Inequities in the Hispanic Community."

Click here to register.

UR Department of Medicine to host Research in DEI & Healthcare Equity Symposium

The 2nd annual symposium places a special emphasis on research addressing workplace climate and culture. The symposium will also include research on health disparities, including but not limited to anti-racist clinical care, social determinants of health, LGBTQ+ care and workforce diversity.

The symposium will be held in person at the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry Class of 1962 Auditorium, and online via Zoom on September 29, 2023 at 8:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Click here to register.

UR Department of Psychiatry to host behavioral health summit

UR Medicine Department of Psychiatry's will host its 7th Annual Symposium on Friday, September 29 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn in Rochester.

This year's theme is Behavioral Health as Population Health: Addressing Behavioral and Social Mediators of Wellbeing and will feature Kathy Parrinello, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Strong Memorial Hospital, and Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health.

Click here for more information and to register.

Community Wellness Summit registration open now open - click image below

Local Exploring Racism groups forming in October

Another round of Exploring Racism Groups is beginning in October 2023. Exploring Racism Groups provide an opportunity for organizational leaders to grow in their knowledge about racism, understand their own biases and perspectives, and become an antiracist by taking action to promote racial justice, and to break down the structures of racism in their own spheres of influence.

The program is offered in 12 90-minute facilitated sessions and cover a variety of issues including:

• Bias, prejudice and self-deception
• Black experiences of life
• White experiences of life
• Recognizing forms of racism
• Anti-racism engagement

There is no fee for participation. Click here to learn more and to register.

Community health worker training begins October 3rd

NYATEP's Workforce Academy for Policy and Advocacy application now open

Applications are now open for the New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals' Workforce Academy for Policy and Advocacy. Applications are due on October 13, 2023. The academy will guide you through the ins-and-outs of the federal and state political, legislative and budgetary processes and provide a candid take on New York politics. The 2023-2024 Workforce Academy for Policy & Advocacy will be a mix of hybrid and in-person sessions, providing 20-25 participants from across New York the opportunity to participate both virtually and face to face at NYATEP’s headquarters in Albany. 

Who should apply
Mid-high level workforce professionals (i.e. 3-5 years' experience; serving in a leadership position within your organization; and have the opportunity to influence the policy-engagement/ advocacy activities at your organization). All accepted applicants MUST have an active NYATEP membership to participate.

Health Leadership Fellows application now open

Applications are now open for Cohort 11 of the Health Foundation of Western & Central New York's Health Leadership Fellows program. Applications are due on November 21, 2023. The goal of the Health Leadership Fellows Program is to develop and strengthen a diverse network of collaborative leaders with organizations and systems that serve young children and older adults in western and central New York. 

Virtual information sessions will be held on October 16, October 17, and November 7.

Who should apply
The program is designed for current leaders of health-related nonprofit organizations, safety-net organizations and public agencies that address the needs of older adults or young children impacted by poverty, ideally including a commitment to racial and/or socioeconomic equity. Applicants must be in leadership roles, with tenure of at least five years in a management role, and have a strong commitment to and involvement with their local community.

People who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or from other under-represented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

FLPPS Learning Management System tapped for NYS DOH Public Health Essentials trainings

The New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) has selected the FLPPS Learning Management System as the tool to disseminate public health essentials training.

To assist in mitigating funding disparities and inequities, the NYS DOH and HRI recently invested in training and development for community partners (traditional and non-traditional) that are trusted by underserved, marginalized, under resourced, and rural communities across NYS (outside of NYC).

Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI), Care Compass, and United Way of Dutchess-Orange County received funding to provide this training. These organizations will utilize the FLPPS Learning Management System (LMS) to disseminate the public health essentials training to small agency staff members.

• Trainings will be focused on health literacy, community needs assessment & health equity, and quality improvement & program evaluation
• Trainings will be provided in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language
• Employees from up to 200 organizations across NYS attend these trainings through the FLPPS LMS

The FLPPS LMS administrative and reporting capabilities help lessen training burdens that participating organizations may face. FLPPS is proud to offer organizations a training tool that allows them to focus on what is truly important—the most effective and impactful training experience possible.

Monroe County workforce program scan now available from RochesterWorks

This summer RochesterWorks conducted a local scan to canvass, assess, and analyze the existing capacity of the Monroe County workforce development system. Funded with the support of the ESL Foundation, this project provides a comprehensive inventory of the resources available in the local workforce system.

The primary intended audience is the continuum of stakeholders that make up our workforce system, including individual workforce preparation organizations, training providers, community-based agencies, and anyone else who provides some level of support to communities underrepresented in our labor force.

Click here to access the workforce inventory. Data can be sorted on a variety of variables, such as industry sector, target populations served, and program type.

Funding opportunity for NYS child care workforce

Applications are open for $500 million from the FY 2024 Budget to bolster New York’s child care workforce through the Workforce Retention Grant Program. Funding will support approximately 150,000 direct child care staff through financial incentives ranging from $2,300 to $3,000 in retention and referral bonuses for existing staff as well as sign-on bonuses for new staff.

Institute for Human Services hosting two DEI trainings in October

Getting comfortable with DEI: Where do I start? On October 10 at 2 - 3:30 p.m., this interactive session will introduce participants to the ARC of Racial Justice, a model developed by author, Jemar Tisby. ARC stands for Awareness, Relationships and Commitment. During the session, participants will discuss ways to increase awareness and build new relationships while also developing their own personal plan and commitment to dismantling racism. 

Developing strategic plans through a DEI framework On October 11 at 2 - 3:30 p.m., participants will be introduced to a comprehensive framework that identifies organizational focus areas and internal and external players, along with the stages of development necessary to work through to achieve transformed and equitable environments.

Nonprofit organizations sought to serve as STEP internship sites

The Skills, Training, & Experience Program (STEP) is a collaboration between RochesterWorks and Monroe County, designed to empower individuals and provide them with work-related experiences, helping them begin a path towards economic independence. This replaces the pre-pandemic WEP (Work Experience Program).

By participating in STEP, your organization can leverage the program to access interns who are currently receiving public assistance through the County Department of Human Services (DHS). By providing them with unpaid opportunities within your organization, you can:

• Meet your organization’s needs: Utilize STEP interns to support your mission and address operational needs.
• Identify potential candidates for hire: Observe interns' work habits, communication skills, and motivation to achieve, allowing you to identify individuals who align with your organization's values and may be strong candidates for future employment.

STEP partners may include non-profit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and municipalities within the Monroe County area. For-profit entities are not eligible. 

To explore this opportunity further and become a STEP partner, contact Tammy Hayes at [email protected] or (585) 753-5654. 

FLPPS seeks to hire workforce development senior manager

Position Summary: Responsible for managing FLPPS workforce programs and services and developing equitable and high performing workforce development systems. Provide structured support for Partner engagement and performance and consulting services to achieve planned outcomes. Collaborate with program teams, workgroups, and committees responsible for programs.

Click here to review the full job description and more information about working at FLPPS.

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