MN Transition Coalition March 2, 2018
Minnesota Department of Corrections sent this bulletin at 03/02/2018 10:54 AM CST
Join over 60 Minnesota organizations! SECOND CHANCE DAY ON THE HILL
Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda Wednesday, March 7, 2018 • 10 a.m. Click here for more details!!!
2018 MCA
Annual Training Institute
|
Call for Presenter Proposals
Presenters – this is your chance to submit a proposal to present at Minnesota Corrections Association’s 85th Annual Fall Conference, being held October 24-26, 2018 in Duluth, MN! We’re looking for a wide range of engaging topics geared toward corrections professionals and partners.
Deadline for proposal submission is April 27, 2018.
CLICK HERE for proposal form
|
A Trauma-Informed Understanding of Maternal Mental Health in the Criminal Justice System
Date: Friday, May 18, 2018 Presenter: Diana Barnes, Psy.D.
Description: Current research supports a trauma-informed approach to understanding the origins of mental illness. Even in the courtroom, an individual’s history of trauma often serves as a mitigating factor in sentencing. Our early experiences set up expectations and response patterns for other situations and circumstances across the lifespan. Numerous studies indicate that for women with histories of complex childhood trauma, there is an elevated risk for mental illness, including psychosis around the child-bearing years. Although postpartum psychosis is rare, the potential for infanticide exists in women who are not treated. This training provides an overview of postpartum psychosis including prevalence, risk factors, symptoms and outcomes looking at maternal mental health within the context of the criminal justice system... Read more.
REGISTER NOW!
|
2018 Opportunity Conference
March 26/27, 2018
Health care professionals and government leaders are encouraged to attend the 2018 Opportunity Conference on March 26-27, in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Organized by Minnesota-based Rainbow Health Initiative; this is the largest LGBTQ health conference in the Midwest. It allows policy makers and practitioners to learn how to advance LGBTQ health from industry leaders through two full days of workshops and breakout discussions. This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and participants will receive 13 credits upon completion of the conference.
Registration closes Friday, March 16.
For more information and registration, visit the Opportunity Conference website.
Health Equity Award
Application deadline April 1, 2018
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)-National Civic League Health Equity Award recognizes and honors individuals that have successfully implemented a systems change approach within the past two years to improve health outcomes for those most impacted by health disparities
In addition to national recognition at the National Civic League’s annual All-America City Award and an invitation to participate in Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s yearly Health Equity Award annual learning and recognition the winner will receive a $3,000.00 prize.
Learn more visit the National Civic League website.
Career training at CLUESOur career trainings are FREE and include job placement assistance, transportation assistance and financial coaching. Bridge to Finishing Trades: March 5-May 4
If you have a client that would like to register: Open Registration every Thursday from 1-3pm at both CLUES Minneapolis (720 East Lake Street) and CLUES Saint Paul (797 East 7th Street) For More Info Contact Scott at 612-746-3583/scaple@clues.org
Scott Caple | Career Development Outreach & Supports Navigator
CLUES – Comunidades Latinas Unidas en Servicio| 720 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55407| www.clues.org | 612.746.3583 (direct)| 612.871.1058 |
MACPO, MACCAC, MCA proudly present... Probation Officer Survival: Navigating the Challenges of the Job
MACPO, MACCAC, and MCA would like to invite you to a training, specifically meant for those who work as a Probation Officer. This training will explore the impact that being a Probation Office may have on you along with providing tips to help Officers deal with the stressors of this career.
Probation Officer Survival Training (click
here for the flyer information)
Probation Officer Survival Training (click
here for the flyer information)
Registration is free for this
training, however space is limited.
|
Employment Opportunities!
White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Summer Internship
Application deadline: March 15, 2018
The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) invites undergraduate and graduate students seeking to engage in AAPI issues across the government to apply for its Summer 2018 Internship. In its efforts to increase AAPI access to and participation in federal programs, WHIAAPI offers full-time and part-time fall internships at its Washington, DC, headquarters. Interns will be responsible for assisting the staff on a broad range of issues, as well as working on policy memos and proposals, communications and social media, and outreach. Learn more and apply by visiting the U.S. Department of Education website.
MN Department of Human Services: CSA/CCOA Business Integration DirectorClosing Date: 03/07/2018
The Community Supports Administration (CSA) and Continuing Care for Older Adults (CCOA) Business Integration Director will provide strategic direction, leadership, and support resources towards the development of programs and initiatives that are integral to support the DHS vision of integrated service delivery. This position will assesses the programmatic implications of new initiatives and/or pilots and will direct and execute the operational strategy and direction. This position will be interacting with all levels of the executive and senior management teams across the agency to ensure we transform how CSA/CCOA provide services to support an integrated service delivery. These programs include but are not limited to: mental health services, substance use disorder prevention and treatment services, disability services, housing and support services, deaf and hard of hearing services, nursing facilities, and aging and adult services. To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the State of Minnesota Careers website. |
RS Eden Seeks a Recovery Services Division Director
RS EDEN is seeking a full-time Division Director for our Recovery Services Division located in Minneapolis. The Division Director develops and directs licensed substance use and mental health treatment services consistent with RS EDEN’s organizational philosophy. S/he is the principal manager of four treatment programs and two transitional housing programs, with responsibility for driving clinical outcomes and ensuring fiscal performance in each. For more information Click Here.
Mail, fax, or email letter of interest and resume to:
RS EDEN (attn. HR)
1931 West Broadway, Suite
101
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Email: hr@rseden.org
Cru is Hiring!Does this describe you or someone you know?
If so, you might be just who we are looking for! To learn more about our open position, please email your cover letter and resume to ryan.sather@cru.org. |
The Star of the North Fellowship ProgramThe program is open to applicants who have or will soon attain advanced degrees, and who demonstrate an interest in a career in public service. It is also a great opportunity for individuals to gain distinctive professional experiences in the public sector, expand on skills and abilities through training and work-related projects, and network with senior leadership throughout state government. This is a cohort-based model fellowship with a one year assignment in a designated state agency. There are multiple opportunities across the state, available positions can be view here. Although all available positions have been posted, please note that new assignments can be added if an agency/division proposes one within the allotted timeframe. You will have an opportunity to select your top three choices in your application. If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to contact me. Below is a tentative search and hiring timeline for the fellowship:
For more information about the program and to apply for the program, please visit: Star of the North Fellowship Program. This program is offered by the State of Minnesota. If you have any questions about the Star of the North Fellowship program, please do not hesitate to contact me. I encourage you to share this opportunity with your networks, friends and families who are recent graduate of a master’s or higher level program and are interested in pursuing a career in public service.
|
Work at MDVA
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is looking for individuals across the state interested in joining a team that is committed to helping serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. Whether you are a Veteran, family member, or an individual who wants to show your support for our nation’s heroes, we are confident you will find a career path that is diverse, team-oriented and focused on making a real difference. Some of our current job openings:
Fergus Falls
Luverne
Minneapolis
|
Attention: All Agencies and Organizations, Private for Profit, Private Non-Profit, CCA and CPO CountiesDoes your agency offer corrections internships? MCA wants to know what we can do to assist Criminal Justice students as they are seeking internship opportunities in Corrections. Our goal is to build a database that will connect students to these opportunities.
Please
contact one of our MCA Student Services Committee Members: |
Minnesota Opportunity Corps members serve for 11 months at a community-based organization located in the Twin Cities metro area to make a difference in the lives of individuals with multiple barriers to employment, retention, advancement and economic self-sufficiency. Members receive training and ongoing support for this position and will be placed at a partner organization serving the program's participants.
Opportunity Navigator The Opportunity Navigator is a link, a guide, and an advocate for program participants and/or students of training programs and career pathways. Navigators help program participants access resources related to career and industry information, education and training, and job opportunities. As data supports, social services can also be an integral part of the participant’s triumph; therefore, the member will also trained as an informational source in that area. For more information, please review this Opportunity Navigator position description. Minimum Qualifications You must meet the following minimum qualifications:
|
Veterans!
Build Your Dream Workshop, Mondays March 26 - April 235-Module Series “Start A Business-Build A Business” Workshop for Women Vets & Their Spouses
Get a practical overview of the fundamentals required to start or grow a small business in this free 5-day workshop for Women Veterans and their spouses.
Proven practices. Sound advice. Experienced and successful entrepreneurs themselves, our trained instructors from SCORE and WomenVenture will guide you through how to make your business idea flourish.
|
Funding Opportunities!
CommunityWINS Grant Program
Deadline: March 16, 2018
The United States Conference of Mayors, in partnership with the Wells Fargo Foundation, has announced a Call for Nominations for the 2018 CommunityWINS grant program.
Launched in 2015 with a $3 million investment from Wells Fargo, the three-year program is focused on accelerating neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and job creation in municipalities across the country. USCM member cities can nominate up to three eligible nonprofit initiatives that address one or more of the following issues:
1) Neighborhood stabilization: Projects designed to stimulate growth and stability while assisting in the removal of blight and the rebuilding of neighborhoods.
2) Economic development: Projects designed to promote business development.
3) Job creation: Projects designed to aid in local job creation or assist in job training.
In 2018, the program will award grants of up to $300,000 to six organizations.
See the USCM website for complete program guidelines and nomination instructions.
|
Ben & Jerry's Foundation Seeks Proposals from Social and Environmental Justice ProjectsDeadline: April 18, 2018 (Pre-applications) The Ben & Jerry's Foundation supports organizations working to bring about progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. To that end, one-year grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to grassroots community-organizing groups in the United States working to advance social and environmental justice and sustainable and just-food systems. Grants can be used for both programming and operational costs. The foundation will only consider proposals from grassroots, constituent-led organizations with annual budgets under $500,000 that are using direct action, grassroots, and community-organizing strategies to accomplish their goals. Pre-proposals must be received no later than April 18, 2018. Upon review, select applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.
See the Ben & Jerry's Foundation website for complete eligibility and application guidelines as well as summaries of winning grant projects from previous years. |
2018 Health Disparities Pilot Grants from the University of MN Program in Health Disparities Research
Letter of intent deadline: March 2, 2018
The University of Minnesota Program in Health Disparities Research is now accepting letters of intent for the 2018 Health Disparities Pilot Grants. These grants are designed to encourage community-initiated research and foster sustainable long-term collaboration between community-based organizations and academic researchers conducting research projects focused on reducing and eliminating health disparities. Community-based organizations with or without an established working relationship with an academic researcher are welcome to submit a letter of intent. Details.
RFP posted seeking proposals for a qualified grantee to provide culturally specific behavioral health supports and services and/or workforce development within cultural and ethnic minorities.
Attention: please note the change in due date from an earlier email.
The Minnesota Department of Human Services through its Community Supports Administration is requesting proposals to provide services in one or more of the categories below with a focus on mental health, substance use/misuse or a combination of both. Responder’s may choose to provide services to either adults or children and families or both. Proposals must address one or more of the categories based on the needs of the target population and ability of the agency. Responses do not need to propose to do everything listed within the category.
Category 1: Workforce Development: Recruiting, Supporting, Training and Supervision Activities for Mental Health and Substance Use/Misuse Practitioners and Professionals; Support members of cultural and ethnic minority communities qualify to become mental health practitioners, professionals, clinical supervisors, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, and other supports such as Peer Recovery Specialists.
Category 2: Culturally Specific Outreach, Early Intervention, Trauma-Informed Clinical and Ancillary Services, and Recovery Support; Provide trauma-informed mental health and substance use/misuse supports and services for children and families, youth, and/or adults from cultural and ethnic minority backgrounds that are uninsured or underinsured.
Category 3: Expansion to Greater Minnesota- Infrastructure Improvement Activities Especially in Greater Minnesota; Increase the availability of mental health services for children and families, youth, adults and/or substance use/misuse services for individuals from cultural and ethnic minorities within the State of Minnesota.
For any questions related to this RFP you can contact Nelly Torori and Amelia Fink:
Dhs.mh-adad.cultural.specific.srvs@state.mn.us
Proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposals must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Central Time, March 5, 2018.
The RFP can be viewed by visiting the Minnesota Department of Human Services RFP web site: https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/grants-rfps/open-rfps/
SAMHSA is Accepting Applications for Up to $52 million in Grants to Treat People Affected by Homelessness and Mental Health DisordersThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for up to $52 million in grants under its Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness program. The money will be used to help local service providers offer behavioral health and recovery support services to people experiencing homelessness.
SAMHSA expects to make as many
as 16 grants of up to $500,000 or $1 million annually, depending on the
grantee. The grants will be awarded for up to five years and are subject to
availability of funds.
WHO CAN APPLY: Eligible applicants are domestic public and private non-profit entities. For example:
|
Announcements!
NAMI Minnesota Co-occurring Disorders SurveyNAMI Minnesota is in the beginning stages of developing a booklet on co-occurring disorders – people who live with a mental illness and substance use disorder. The booklet will likely cover signs and symptoms, effective treatment, how to support a loved one and more. But first, we want to hear from you! What information would you like to see in the booklet that would help you be a better advocate for a loved one or for yourself. Please take a few minutes to take the survey – thank you! |
The Rochester Women's Drug & Alcohol Treatment Facility Now Open!
We're excited to be able to serve women in Rochester! Our Women’s Center offers 74 beds, 30 in our Licensed Short Term Program, and 44 in our Long Term Faith-based Program. Now Accepting Short Term Applications Our entire center will be open February 19th, but we're currently accepting applications for our Licensed Short Term Program, with MICD faith-based and non-faith based options. Residential 14-90 day treatment for women 18 & up.
Admissions and ToursFor
Admissions Information, please contact Heather Furuseth: Open House Coming Soon
We will be hosting an Open House this Spring and will be announcing those dates soon. Stay tuned!
|
Join us on the third Thursday each month! CrossingHOME: Learn how the Clearinghouse can help those in need find the right resources and help to promote your ministry
|
Know Your DOCGet resources and support from Peace of Hope, Inc. and find out how to get transportation to visit your loved ones! Send
an email expressing your interest to learn more: Receive:
This is a Peace of Hope, Inc. and MN DOC Community Reentry MNSIRR project supported by Grant No. 2014-CZ-BX-0023 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. |
Join the MN Department of Health for a Monthly Mental Well-Being and Resilience Learning Community Discussion
Click Here for More Information
Sites? The link to Registration includes a list of sites near you.
No Site Address? We will update site addresses as identified. Hosts will also email participants before the event.
No Site Near You? Email anna.lynn@state.mn.us to confirm if one is currently available or to become a host.
Other Questions? Email anna.lynn@state.mn.us
Sign up to be notified of all upcoming MDH grant opportunities on the MDH grants page (http://www.health.state.mn.us/grants/). |
UPCOMING TRANSITION COALITION MEETINGS!
Central Minnesota Transition CoalitionDate: Friday, March 16, 2018 Time: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m Location: Nystrom and Associates, Ltd.-13045 Falcon Drive, Suite 100 - Baxter, MN Topics: Topic: Why LGBTQ+ Specific Care Presenters: Angi Grassley, Director of Community Relations, PRIDE Institute Contact: lee.buckley@state.mn.us |
Southeast Minnesota Transition CoalitionDate: Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Olmsted County Government Center 151 4th Street SE Rochester, MN 55904, First Floor—Boardroom Topic: Housing Resources
Presenters: TBD
Contact: Michael Weaver- MWeaver@bop.gov |
Duluth Minnesota Transition CoalitionDate: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Time: 2:00 p.m - 4:00p.m
Location: SOAR Career Solutions (205 W 2nd St Ste. 101 Duluth MN 55802)
Topic: Sex Offender Treatment & Reentry Issues
Presenters: TBD
Contact: Jason Beckman- jbeckman@soarcareers.org, Ashley Lovold-alovold@soarcareers.org, or Traci Laughlin- LaughlinT@StLouisCountyMN.gov
|
Mid-Minnesota Transition CoalitionDate: Thursday, March 15, 2018 Time: 10:00 a.m - Noon Location: St. Cloud Great River Regional Library; Bremer Community Room 104
Topic: Hear from the attending organizations about what services they are providing in 2018. Presenters: Round Table Discussion Meeting Reminder! Please bring brochures and business cards to share. Contact: Courtney Shain or Pastor Michael Laidlaw dreamcenterpath@aol.com Please visit https://midmntc.wordpress.com/ for the latest updates. |
Twin Cities Transition CoalitionDate: Friday, March 8, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m - 11:30p.m (Networking from 9:30 -10:00 & Location: MN DOC 1450 Energy Park Drive, Lower Level Itasca, St. Paul, MN 55108 Topic: Visitation Supports
Presenters: Sharon Brooks Green, Peace of Hope
Contact: lee.buckley@state.mn.us PLEASE NOTE: Looking for hosts for 2018 meetings on May 11, June 8, September 14 and October 12. Please contact Lee Buckley if your organization can serve as a host at Lee.Buckley@state.mn.us |