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Archived Webinar: Understanding Proselytism and Culturally Responsive Faith Sharing with Refugees and Other Newcomers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 7, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness
Date: March 7, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management, Community Engagement, Cultural Awareness
Hosted on March 7th, 2023 the training was delivered by Rob Callus, Training Officer, Community Integration. Refugees and other newcomers come to the U.S. for a variety of reasons. One common reason is a well-founded fear of persecution on the basis of their religion. Newcomers’ desire to practice their own religion is often tested further …
Archived Webinar: Creating High-Quality Case Management Documentation
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 1, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management
Subtopic(s): Case Documentation
Date: March 1, 2023
Topic(s): Case Management
Subtopic(s): Case Documentation
Hosted on February 28th, 2023 the training was delivered by Maliha Mirza, MSW, Training Officer, Case Management and Megan Rafferty, MA, LPC, LAC, Training Officer, Mental Health and Wellness. This webinar is geared toward direct service staff whose roles include producing case management documentation of client interactions. Supervisors may also benefit from this training to …
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Archived Webinar: Demystifying the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS)
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: February 16, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
Date: February 16, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
Hosted on February 15th, 2023 the training was delivered by Joshua Weber, Associate Director of Training, Refugee Housing Solutions/Church World Service and Michael Horvath, Pittsburgh Field Office Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This webinar will address how resettlement agency case managers, refugee service providers, and state refugee coordinators can identify HUD resources …
Archived Webinar: Understanding U.S. Domestic Medical Screening for Refugees and Other Newcomers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: February 15, 2023
Topic(s): Health
Date: February 15, 2023
Topic(s): Health
The domestic medical screening is many newcomers’ first portal of entry into the U.S. healthcare system. For both healthcare providers and refugee service providers, understanding the process and components of the domestic medical screening is essential. This training will provide an overview of the domestic medical screening process, including the components of the screening and …
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Archived Webinar: Five-Part Series: Cultural & Practical Considerations for Working with Afghan Clients
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: December 23, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
Date: December 23, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
These trainings were delivered by Farid Saydee, Ph.D., MBA – President, Language Mentors International and Consultant. The curriculum offers a foundational body of knowledge of Afghan culture, provide contextualized information about working with Afghans while navigating different cultural topics, and describe key social and cultural aspects that distinguish this population from other refugee groups in …
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Archived Webinar: Navigating Personal Finance and Avoiding Scams: An Introduction for Direct Service Providers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: December 8, 2022
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
Date: December 8, 2022
Topic(s): Financial Capabilities
This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org. Hosted on December 7, 2022, the training was delivered by Switchboard and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) . Recently arrived newcomers to the United States and the service providers who support …
Archived Webinar: Questions and Answers: Cultural and Practical Considerations for Working with Afghan Clients
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: October 25, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
Date: October 25, 2022
Topic(s): Cultural Awareness
Hosted on October 25, 2022, the training was delivered by Farid Saydee, PhD, Adjunct Professor at the School of Curriculum and Teaching at Kean University; Madina Masumi, MEd, Switchboard Training Officer with a focus on cultural awareness; Maliha Mirza, MSW, Switchboard Training Officer with a focus on case management; and, Rosalind Ghafar Rogers, PhD, International …
Archived Webinar: Assisting Newcomers with Navigating the U.S. Health Care System: An Introduction for Direct Service Providers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: October 20, 2022
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): Healthcare
Date: October 20, 2022
Topic(s): Health
Subtopic(s): Healthcare
Hosted on October 19, 2022, the training was delivered by Mary Fabio, MD, Marc J. Altshuler, MD, Ariel Ressler MacNeill, MPH, and Blain Mamo, MPH. Recently arrived newcomers to the United States and the service providers who support them face many barriers in navigating the complex U.S. health care system. While systems navigation is difficult …
Archived Webinar: How to Make Your Rental Operations Culturally and Refugee-Friendly
Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: October 13, 2022
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Landlords
Date: October 13, 2022
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Landlords
In this webinar, hosted by Refugee Housing Solutions, landlords and property managers learn the benefits of renting to newcomers and how to make their rental operations culturally and refugee-friendly during the lease term.
Archived Webinar: Supporting Afghan Newcomers with Professional Backgrounds: Barriers, Opportunities, & Resources
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: October 13, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management, Employment
Subtopic(s): Career Advancement
Date: October 13, 2022
Topic(s): Case Management, Employment
Subtopic(s): Career Advancement
This webinar is presented by Switchboard, a one-stop shop for refugee service providers in the United States. Learn more about Switchboard at www.SwitchboardTA.org. Hosted on October 12, 2022 the training was delivered by Rebecca Fishman, Afghan Response Coordinator @Upwardly Global and Shabnam Manati, Onboarding Associate @Upwardly Global. Afghan newcomers bring a range of skills, education …
