Case Management Training: Rockford Area Case Management Initiative (RACMI)

8500 East State Street,Rockford IL 61108

18 May, 2021

Description

Case Managers: Work smarter, not harder! Learn skills to empower participants to work towards independence and self-sufficiency. *VIA ZOOM* RACMI Large Group Training Dates: Tuesdays, May 18 & May 25 Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Location: NICNE via Zoom Work smarter, not harder! Case Managers can empower participants to work towards independence and self-sufficiency. Attend this Case Management Foundational Skills training to learn the skills and tools that will change the way you deliver case management by actively engaging participants in setting and achieving THEIR goals. This approach focuses on strengths and moves away from “doing for” participants what they can and should do for themselves. Participants become the lead partner and you are the backup partner. During this training you will learn the principles of the RACMI Training to help you work with, not for your participants. Participants become responsible for change because they are the only ones who can ultimately decide to make change happen. This person-centered, outcome-based approach to case management is based on Empowering People for Change: Making Case Management Work by Dr. Beverly Ford. This training incorporates activities and skill building sessions to help you put the foundation skills into practice. Leave feeling confident and ready to empower your participants through implementing the RACMI core values. Case Managers and Supervisors (or front-line staff with relevant job duties at your organization, regardless of title) are encouraged to attend. This training can be taken as a refresher, or as a foundational training for new Case Managers at your agency. A Certificate of Completion for attendance will be awarded. Tuesday, May 18: Introduction to Beverly O. Ford's approach to Case Management and program overview, Journey Towards Self-Sufficiency, and Helping vs. Empowering your program participants. Defining Case Management: Part 1. Instructors: Melanie Overton, Jessica Gonzales, Associate Director of Mission Services, Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois. Tuesday, May 25: Defining Case Management: Part 2: Fostering self-sufficiency, outlining the empowerment approach to case management, and defining effective case management. Preparing program participants: Motivation and Change. How to foster self-sufficiency, helping program participants find motivation in their lives, and understanding the change process. Instructors: Heather Foulker, Quality Assurance Manager, RAMP, Courtney Geiger, Director of Mission Services, Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois. The Rockford Area Case Management Initiative (RACMI) is a community-wide approach to deliver individualized strength-based and person-centered support services that help participants achieve specific, self-defined outcomes leading to a healthy self-reliance and interdependence within their community. All instructors have been trained by Dr. Beverly Ford and either currently work in case management or have previous case management experience. The RACMI is coordinated by NICNE, with support from Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois. NICNE is seeking additional RACMI volunteer Instructors. Interested in volunteering? Contact NICNE at 815.753.8733 for more information on how to apply.