FTM Training for Facilitators Classroom training, field practice, and approval process for the NEW FACILITATOR

Stages of Training Before classroom preparation 4 day classroom training Field Practice – FTM Preparation Interview (Observation) – Trainee Conducted FTM Preparation Interview – FTM Trainee Co-Facilitation – FTM Facilitation Practice

Field Practice Field practice guide has worksheets and detailed instructions on each activity. May need to repeat activities with a mentor to achieve competency. USE THE TOOLS! – trainee uses Guide to Effective Facilitation during the FTM. – Mentor uses FTM Facilitator Approval Evaluation for observation of FTM

Field Practice FEEDBACK Mentor meets with the trainee after the FTM, gives feedback Develop a plan to address areas of deficiencies if needed. At a minimum, must be able to meet basic requirements of all BOLDED items in the FTM Facilitator Approval Evaluation Upon successful completion of Field Practice, initiate approval process

FTM Facilitator Approval Evaluation Use the tool for evaluation of FTM Facilitation skills REVIEW and DISCUSS your rating decisions with the new facilitator trainee If BOLDED ITEMS are rated as 1 or 2, develop “SMART Skills Development Plan” with trainee and supervisor. At completion of plan steps, reevaluate.

Documentation of Observations RATING KEY 1. Did not demonstrate 2. Able to demonstrate minimally, but does not meet policy standard 3. Met basic requirements 4. Exceeded expectations Summary Sections: In BEHAVIORAL TERMS, describe strengths & growth areas

Documentation in Summary Section for example… “PREPARATION” Summary Strengths (ratings of 4): “Suzie Facilitator exceeded expectations in preparing the CM for the FTM as evidenced by her working in tandem with the SSCM to get paternal & maternal relatives to talk to each other prior to FTM so family came in with a plan to care for the kids and provide support, transportation for the mother to begin SA Tx, 7 family members participated in person and by phone, plan addressed all identified safety concerns.” Growth Areas (ratings of 1 and 2): Ms. Facilitator scheduled midday FTM; a more family centered choice may have been possible to accommodate the family’s work schedule since several people had to take off work & lost wages. Suggestions for Skill Development: Consider scheduling decisions through a family lens, discuss options with other staff involved prior to scheduling for their convenience.

Initiate Approval Process Send electronic copy of completed Field Practice Guide to State Office Education & Training – (Betsy Lerner

Approval Determination Process Observing the FTM Facilitator Trainee Before FTM: Trainer meets briefly with trainee Trainer observes trainee facilitated FTM, uses FTM Facilitator Approval Evaluation tool After FTM: Trainer and trainee meet for feedback

Approval Determination “It is my recommendation that this facilitator NOT be approved as a FTM facilitator by DFCS at this time.” Infrequent but possible outcome. What are “Fatal Flaws”?

Approval Determination Bolded item = critical item On any critical item: “Able to demonstrate minimally, but does not meet policy standard” Trainee, Trainer (and other people as appropriate) work together to map out a SMART Skills Development Plan Complete plan, request another observation for approval

Approval Determination Demonstrates competency in FTM facilitation Recommend APPROVAL : )