Training
Eliot Community Human Services understands that the single most important resource in accomplishing optimal quality care to consumers is our staff. Training is paramount to achieving the agency mission. The agency embraces a competency based approach to providing the necessary skills and knowledge staff need in order to reach optimal service delivery to our consumers. Strong supervision complimented with professional development and competency based training create a rich learning environment. We strive to foster a competency model that encompasses the following characteristics.
- Competencies are carefully selected.
- Supporting theory is integrated with skills practice. Essential knowledge is learned to support the performance of skills.
- Detailed training materials are keyed to the competencies to be achieved and are designed to support the acquisition of knowledge and skills.
- Methods of instruction involve mastery learning, the premise that all participants can master the required knowledge or skill, provided sufficient time and appropriate training methods are used.
- Learning should be self-paced.
- Flexible training approaches including large group methods, small group activities and individual study are essential components.
- A variety of support materials including print, audiovisual and simulations (models) keyed to the skills being mastered is used.
- Satisfactory completion of training is based on achievement of all specified competencies.
The training modules are divided into several sections: Core Competencies, Evidence Based Practices, Health and Safety, Clinical Training, Staff Development, and Management and Leadership Training.
Continuing Education Credits are available with certain clinical trainings.
The agency has two primary training locations at 177 Bedford Street in Lexington and 565 Salem End Road, Framingham.
Upcoming Conference Eliot Community Human Services in collaboration with the
Brain Injury Association of
Massachusetts
will sponsor a conference titled
"The Neuropsychiatric Consequences
of War
Meeting the Needs of Veterans
with Traumatic Brain Injury
and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder"
If interested in the brochure and registration, click here