Direct Support Workforce Development

Survival Skills for Managers in Community Supports - Management I

Managers in community supports often have the toughest, most stressful jobs in our field. But it doesn't need to be so hard! This interactive, one-day training will present a tool-kit for managers to help them survive, and even thrive. We will talk about building teams, communicating with staff, teaching employees to do their jobs, coaching staff, and the number one survival skill, turning potential conflict into meaningful, instructional discussions. This training is a must-have for new managers, and a chance for seasoned managers to hone their skills and learn some new perspectives.

Leadership Skills for Managers in Community Supports - Management II

This workshop will focus on more advanced skills for managers. The workshop will begin with a discussion of the use of skills presented in the prerequisite course, and then will add content on coaching employees, negotiation skills, advanced conflict resolution, strategies to improve teamwork, and a quick discussion of stress management for managers.

Prerequisite: Completion of Survival Skills for Managers in Community Supports - Management I

Personal Skills for Managers in Community Supports - Management III

In this workshop, we will consider many of the personal skills that are required to be a great manager and leader. Even when one has good management and leadership skills, there can be some pretty significant challenges. Managing is stressful and there is always too much to do. We will find ourselves needing to communicate difficult things to difficult people. In this session, we will look at stress management, time management, communication, and negotiation.

Prerequisite: Completion of Survival Skills for Managers in Community Supports - Management I, and Leadership Skills for Managers - Management II.

Registration Details

Fee information: Employees of DDD, staff of agencies funded by DDD as well as individuals with disabilities and family members - no charge. All other registrants $75.

Continuing Education Available: ASWB, CRCC, NJDOE. View Continuing Education Details

Registration: Register online now

Please note: Submission of the online form is not a confirmation of registration. Submission of the online registration form sends an email request to The Boggs Center. When your form is received, Boggs Center
staff will register you for the course requested, based on space availability. If the training is full,
you will be notified. Written confirmation of your registration and materials will be mailed two weeks prior to the training course. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact us to verify registration and to receive directions and materials.

For more information: Please email Carole Ramirez or call (732) 235-9307.