CED 581 - Mentor Supervisor Training

Institution:

Jefferson Community College

Subject:

C- Continuing Education

Description:

Mentoring Supervisor Training The Mentoring Supervisor Training, administered by Big Brothers big Sisters of the North Country and Jefferson Community College, is designed for youth practitioners and social service professionals to assist their organizations in developing, implementing, expanding, or improving a mentoring program. The course combines theory and research with the best practices and quality standards of Big Brothers Big Sisters, the oldest and most successful mentoring organization in the nation. The training consists of five 2-hour long classes beginning in January at JCC. The following topics will be discussed: Components of a Successful Mentoring Program Youth and Family Resiliency Adolescent Development Working with Parents and Guardians Volunteer Recruitment Volunteer Screening: Tools and Techniques Dimensions of Diversity Interviewing Skills Matching Youth with Adult Volunteers Supervision of the Match Relationship Group Work Risk and Liability Volunteer Training: Topics and Activities Fundraising Skills Program Evaluation Closure: Ending Mentoring Relationships Instructor: Deborah Steinberg Dates: Tuesdays, Jan 20th, Feb 10th, March 17th, April 21st, and May 19th. 4:00 - 6:00 pm Cost: $75.00

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0.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunyjefferson.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 786-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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