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Introduction to Refugee Program Supervision and Management

This course is one of four courses in the Certificate in Refugee Services Advanced Macro Practice.

It explores a variety of programs serving refugees including looking at the statutory foundation for programs, the funding and the services. Grant writing and fundraising challenges for refugee serving agencies will also be covered. Lastly, knowledge and skills specific to supervising staff and volunteers serving refugees will be integral to the course.

This course is offered through the University to both undergraduate and graduate level students seeking credit and through Extended Studies for community professionals not seeking University credit. CEU's will be offered to LMSW's who take the course.

Note: This course is also offered for credit through Boise State University. Please contact Kathy Tidwell at 426-5937 if you want more information.

 

Course Objectives:

• Understand the program impacts of federal, state and local laws and policies relevant to refugee serving programs.
• Know best practices that successfully assist refugees through the stages of the resettlement process including managing or resolving common obstacles to self-sufficiency such as issues with health, mental health, housing, English proficiency, etc. Demonstrate beginning clinical skills tailored for this population.
• Implement cross-cultural, strengths-based management and supervision skills in a refugee serving agency.
• Develop policies and procedures that diminish the influence of bias and institutional racism in the lives of refugees.
• Implement a cross-cultural management system that will help staff, volunteers and the community accommodate to frequent arrivals of new cultural, ethnic, religious and linguistic groups.

Who Should Attend:

Supervisors, managers and aspiring supervisors and managers working in, or hoping to work in, human service agencies serving refugees.

Dates/Times:

Wednesday nights, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., January 23, 2013 through May 15, 2013

Presenter:

Christina Bruce-Bennion, Program Director Agency for New Americans. Christina has worked with refugees for 15 years. She has worked as an interpreter, job developer, case manager, orientation program developer, Women's Program staff, Match Grant Coordinator, Assistant Director, and Director. She has worked for Idaho Refugee Services, IRC Boston, and the Agency for New Americans. Her educational background includes a BA in Political Science and an Ed.M. in International Educational Development, with a focus on refugee education. As Director, Christina has expanded ANA's overall service, worked on several collaborative efforts in the state relating to refugees, served on the Refugee Advocacy Task force and a national Affiliate Advisory Group.

Location:

Boise State University Campus, Multipurpose Building (MP) 207

Fees:

$425, participants are responsible for obtaining materials (available at the Boise State Bookstore).

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Contact Us For More Information

Center for Professional Development, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, ID 83706-3940

Phone: (208) 426-1709

Email: cpdinfo@boisestate.edu

 

 

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2013