Service Provider Trainings
Working in the homelessness system is challenging, but can also be very rewarding. Individuals that are served through our system often face tremendous barriers to success, have experienced struggles that seem unfathomable, and often have their own trauma that manifests in various detrimental ways. This work is not easy, but with the appropriate training and supports, we develop a holistic safety net that propels individuals and families towards success.
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The trainings listed here have been identified as priorities by current homeless service providers. Homeward works with both the Iowa Balance of State, our state-wide counterpart, as well as the Homeward Service Council to determine which trainings to prioritize on an annual basis. While we will do our best to keep this site updated, trainings will be published in our bi-monthly newsletter. Please sign up for that newsletter here.
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Please contact Amy Croll if you are interested in joining the Service Council.
Recommended Foundational Trainings
Resources are evolving and will be added as they are vetted by the Service Council. To suggest a training for consideration, please contact Amy Croll.
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Homelessness 101, including chronic homelessness (free webinar)
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HUD 101 (publication)
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Person-first Language (handout)
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Mainstream Benefits 101 (written materials)
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SOAR Training (online)
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Community Resilience Model/Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES)
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Mental Health First Aid training (In-person, hybrid, virtual)
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Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training (virtual, free after creating your own login)
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Mandatory Dependent Adult Abuse Reporter Training (virtual, free after creating your own login)
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Motivational Interviewing (In-person)
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Crisis Intervention and De-Escalation with Families and Youth (virtual)
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Substance Use Disorders (virtual or in-person)
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How Trauma Impacts Behavior (virtual)
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Housing First Principles (virtual 2024 HUD webinar)
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Understanding Domestic Violence
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Fair Housing (virtual)
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Ethics for housing providers
Further Learning Recommendations
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Understanding Our Population and Data
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Askable Adult Training
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Trauma-Informed Supervision
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Working with Seniors
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Understanding Rapid Rehousing
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Positive Youth Development
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Human Trafficking
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Working with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
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Working with Individuals with Mental Health Challenges or in Active Psychosis
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Partner Inflicted Brain Injury: Promising Practices (publication)
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Working with Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (Training slides/handout)
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Trans-Misogyny
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C-CAR Training (Register HERE for Sept 16-20, 2024 in-person training)
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ART Training
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Managing Groups
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Positive Peer Support
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Unsheltered Homelessness Resources (Web-based compiled resources)