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Please consider taking this three question training needs assessment. It should only take approximately 3 minutes to complete. The results will help us plan future training and events that meet your needs and requests. Thank you!
- Jennifer Reilly, Outreach Network Coordinator
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Motivational Interviewing
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Date: April 10, 2025
Description: Learn how to navigate challenging conversations and motivate people to take positive action.
Facilitator: Christopher Wagner, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University, College of Health Professions
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Format: Online synchronous* via Zoom |
Motivational Interviewing Skills Practice Part 1
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Date: April 16, 2025
Description: Part 1: Putting MI into practice using simple techniques to make your conversations with clients the post productive they can be.
Facilitator: Karen Ingersoll, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences, University of Virginia
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Format: In-person in the Kessler Conference Room in the MJH Outpatient Care Center (595 Martha Jefferson Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911) |
Motivational Interviewing Skills Practice Part 2
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Date: April 23, 2025
Description: Part 2: Putting MI into practice using simple techniques to make your conversations with clients the post productive they can be.
Facilitator: Karen Ingersoll, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of psychiatry and neurobehavioral sciences, University of Virginia
Time: 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Format: In-person in the Kessler Conference Room in the MJH Outpatient Care Center (595 Martha Jefferson Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911) |
* Online synchronous means participants meet online for the specified time frame with a live instructor. These sessions will not be recorded.
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
Job Position/Title: Public Health Nurse
Location: Greene County, VA
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
Job Position/Title: Public Health Nurse Sr.
Location: Fluvanna County, VA
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Hiring Organization: Blue Ridge Health District
Job Position/Title: Human Services Program Specialist
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Hiring Organization: Region Ten Community Services Board
Job Position/Title: Community Services Associate III/Peer Support Specialist
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Hiring Organization: Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Job Position/Title: Jobs Plus Success Coach - Westhaven
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Hiring Organization: Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
Job Position/Title: Case Manager – Jobs Plus
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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Hiring Organization: Molina Healthcare
Job Position/Title: Community Connector
Location: Charlottesville area with local travel
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Hiring Organization: JABA
Job Position/Title: Aging Services Coordinator
Location: Charlottesville, VA
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If your organization is hiring for an outreach position, we would love to advertise the opportunity in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with a brief description and link to the job posting.
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News from Our Partners
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AI in Health Care Immersion: FREE
Wednesday, April 2 from 12 to 1 PM
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This 1-hour virtual immersion experience is designed for community health workers, health professions students, and healthcare professionals to explore the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Participants will gain foundational knowledge about AI technologies, their current and potential applications in clinical care, and how they can improve patient outcomes. The immersion will also focus on ethical considerations, ensuring that AI is applied responsibly and equitably in diverse healthcare settings. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and best practices for integrating AI into their professional work while understanding the balance between innovation and patient safety.
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Adult Mental Health First Aid: $120 (payment plan available)
Wednesday, April 30 from 9 AM to 4 PM
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The Blue Ridge Health District will be offering a free infant safety class for new and expecting families on Saturday, April 5, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Charlottesville / Albemarle Health Department (1138 Rose Hill Dr., Charlottesville, VA - Door #3).
Learn about medication safety, choking hazard prevention, home baby proofing, CPR (non-certified), and helpful local resources. Pre-register here to reserve your spot.
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WellAware at UVA Health is offering free workplace training for rising community health workers. If you are curious about what a community health worker does or are already a community health worker working towards state certification, reach out to Betsy Peyton to learn more about this opportunity or to sign up. Curious about the WellAware CHW program? Visit UVA Health's Population Health website. |
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Operation Hope offers free, virtual financial literacy training and workshops to anyone interested. Visit Coach Thomas Lervik’s page to view and register for free, virtual workshops. The page will only allow viewers to see workshops offered one month out, so check back to see new and reoccurring offerings. You can also register on Operations Hope’s portal for free virtual one-on-one financial coaching from Coach Thomas Levrik or email him directly at Thomas.Lervik@operationhope.org.
April Workshop Schedule
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Using Your Benefits & Avoiding Scams
- Wednesday, April 2 from 12 to 1 PM
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Setting Financial Goals
- Monday, April 7 from 12 to 1 PM
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Budgeting & Saving
- Wednesday, April 9 from 12 to 1 PM
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Building Strong Credit
- Monday, April 14 from 12 to 1 PM
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Banking 101
- Wednesday, April 16 from 12 to 1 PM
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Credit and Money Management Workshop Suite: Building Strong Credit, Setting Financial Goals, Budgeting, & Saving
- Tuesday, April 22 from 6 to 8 PM
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If your organization has an upcoming event or training applicable to outreach workers, we would love to advertise it in this monthly newsletter! Please email Jennifer Reilly with the date, time, location, and a brief description of the event.
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