In this comprehensive 6-hour training, supervisors of substance misuse prevention professionals will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support and guide substance misuse prevention professionals in their roles. Grounded in the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Job Domains, this training will provide supervisors with practical tools and strategies to enhance their supervision practices. Participants will explore the core competencies of substance misuse prevention professionals, learn how to provide constructive feedback, and develop techniques for fostering professional growth and development within their teams. Through interactive discussions and case studies, supervisors will leave equipped to create a supportive and empowering work environment for prevention professionals.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Job Domains and their relevance to effective supervision.
• Develop and refine supervisory skills tailored to the unique needs of prevention professionals, including communication, feedback, and performance evaluation.
• Implement strategies to support the ongoing professional development and growth of prevention specialists through mentoring, coaching, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Promote the ethical considerations and standards that guide prevention professionals and ensure these are upheld in supervisory practices.
• Implement effective feedback mechanisms by providing constructive and actionable feedback that promotes improvement and professional excellence among prevention specialists.
• Implement techniques for building a positive and empowering work environment that fosters collaboration, motivation, and high performance within prevention teams.

DATES: 

March 11 and 13, 2025, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM CT

CERTIFICATES:

Registrants who fully attend this event or training will receive a certificate of attendance via email within two weeks after the event or training.

PRESENTER:

Nicole M Augustine, MPH, MCHES

Nicole M. Augustine, founder and CEO of RIZE Consultants Inc., is a pioneering public health innovator and advocate. Starting her career as a harm reduction counselor at Cornell University and advancing at George Washington University School of Public Health, Nicole has become a leading voice in substance use disorder prevention and social justice. Her work includes roles with the Strategic Prevention Technical Assistance Center, Opioid Response Network, the Prevention Technology Transfer Center, highlighting her dedication to effective, widespread public health solutions.

In 2022, she authored the "Prevention Specialist Exam Study Guide," a key resource for substance use disorder prevention professionals. Through RIZE Consultants, Nicole drives societal change, advocating for improved health outcomes and equity. Her commitment to knowledge, innovation, and community underscores her vision for a healthier, fairer world.

The Great Lakes PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders. Others outside this region are welcome to attend.