Facilitator Recruitment & Retention & Training Schedules

Expected Skills for Leaders/Trainers: . Adheres to Curriculum Facilitates group contributions Effectively handles: difficult group dynamics problem participants Speaks Comfortably in front of a group Does not judge people and actions Models activities appropriately Sticks to time/agendas Is willing to complete required pre-requisites Listens and incorporates feedback from Master Trainers Works cooperatively with co-leader Today, we’re going to look at the forms used in the reporting process. The items listed in “red” are helpful guidelines and aids for the leaders . Only the items shown in “Black” are forms that need to be completed and returned to DHEC.

Breaking it Down (further more . . .) Literate With Feeling Do they get the point across Time to prepare Works well with others “It’s not about me” Fits in with the community Able to self-evaluate Role-Model Both sets of these sheets are designed to be helpful guidelines.

Where to Find Leaders/Trainers Meetings, church, friends Support groups Post on your agency website Announce in newspaper, newsletters ... Radio PSA, internet Social media Volunteer groups Workshops Referrals Both sets of these sheets are designed to be helpful guidelines.

Vetting Schedule an interview Provide written information Contact information Recommendations Licensing This is a peer-led program We aren’t looking for perfection Follow your gut Both sets of these sheets are designed to be helpful guidelines.

Red Flags Too Busy Too focused on their disease Too sick to facilitate Those with an agenda Wants this as a job… Overachievers Judgmental Cannot remove “professional hat” Both sets of these sheets are designed to be helpful guidelines.

Retention. . . It Starts with Selection: Why be a facilitator? Different reasons Set expectations: Number of workshops Maintaining facilitator status Participating in a workshop prior to training Both sets of these sheets are designed to be helpful guidelines.

Retention (cont.) Regular communication Emails, phone calls Show appreciation Thank you cards Lunches Stipends Annual meetings/celebrations Opportunities to facilitate Mentor Both sets of these sheets are designed to be helpful guidelines.

Connecting with other Facilitators Make sure facilitators have a connection with the (Facilitator/trainer trainers) Begins after training May require follow up by coordinators and mentors Partner log-in, email blasts Webinars, updates, revisions, new research, newsletters… Invite them to participate in local planning What if a facilitator moves? Both sets of these sheets are designed to be helpful guidelines.

In Summary (section) Think strategically Have a plan Consider time, scheduling, location, and systems Chose facilitator candidates carefully Nurture, encourage, and reward strong facilitators Stay connected Never take anything, situation or person for granted (adopt a maintenance culture)! Both sets of these sheets are designed to be helpful guidelines.

WWE and AFEP Training Effective 01/15: Only online training for new and recertification instructor training After passing online, there will additional training/info from DHEC: exercise skills teaching techniques paper work procedures Etc. Both sets of these sheets are designed to be helpful guidelines.

For Further Info, questions, clarification, want to offer feedback Michele James (Director) jamesmd@dhec.sc.gov Patricia Williams (Coordinator) williapd@dhec.sc.gov Katherine H. Leith (Consultant) leith@sc.edu