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EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH

​​​You know what it takes. You learned the skills needed to recover. Let us help you teach them.

EXECUTIVE CAPACITY TRAINING SERIES

Each month, OCAAR hosts training series specifically designed for individuals managing non-profit recovery support services and related organizations. These courses offer Continuing Education Units for participants and are hosted by experienced professionals in the related field.

Soft Skills for Peer Professionals

May 21, 9a-Noon

  • Harvard University research reveals that 85% of job success comes from well-developed soft skills. And only 15% is attributed to technical skills.

  • Also called “People Skills”, this will be a focused training on Soft Skills for Peer Professionals and Peer Leaders including office etiquette, communication skills, personal attributes, work ethic and work style skills, emotional intelligence, adaptability, collaboration & teamwork, critical thinking, and more!

MARKETING & PR

June 4, 9a-Noon

Marketing and PR: I Know You Have Enough People to Serve, It’s Not About That! 

  • Raising your community profile

  • Educating the public so they can support you

  • Become a household name

OPERATIONS

July 2, 9a-Noon

Operations: Policies and Procedures and Other Exciting To-Do’s

  • It’s not all programs – how to run a function business!!

  • HR, Buildings/Space, Equipment, Admin and more!!

BOARD & VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT

August 6, 9a-Noon

Board and Volunteer Management​

  • You must nurture and provide tender loving care to those people who are giving of their time and talent: it’s not all about cash!

  • How to manage unpaid people

SUCCESSION PLANNING

September 3, 9a-Noon

Succession Planning: Manage Burnout and Avoid Founders Syndrome​

  • Planning and documenting are not just about programs, their also critical for guiding the future of your organizations Human Resources health!

PEER BOOSTERS

OCAAR is excited to offer Ohio's Recovery Peer Support Booster Program! This 7-module series will equip and empower peers to take their support to the next level! Take one course or take them all and earn 1 CEU Credit for each course. Each day costs $5 to attend. 

 

LEADING EXPERTS WILL PRESENT ON CRITICAL RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT TOPICS

  • Ethics & Boundaries

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Trauma Informed Peer Support

  • Selfcare for Peer Supporters

  • Professionalism in Peer Support

  • Health Equity in Peer Support

  • Cleaning up Financial Wreckage

PEER BOOSTERS - DAY ONE

May 28, 9a-Noon

  • Ethics & Boundaries

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Trauma Informed Peer Support

PEER BOOSTERS - DAY TWO

May 29, 9a-1p

  • Selfcare for Peer Supporters

  • Professionalism in Peer Support

  • Health Equity in Peer Support

  • Cleaning up Financial Wreckage

From our friends at the College of Social Work, OSU

ADVOCACY TRAINING

Our advocacy training is available for persons in recovery, friends, family, and other allies.  This training is 2-3 hours long and covers a variety of related information, including; advocacy vs. lobbying, deliberative dialogue, how to tell your story, using your story to make an impact, information about the legislative process, and other ways to get involved.  This training is offered free of service and can be customized to fit the needs of the audience.

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If you would like to set up a training in your area, click the link below.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

OCAAR is able to provide in-depth training on matters surrounding the management of non-profit organizations and recovery services organizations. 

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These can take place both in-person or online. 

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Please fill out this request form and we will be in touch to begin arrangements.

How can we help?

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