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Introducing the Qualified Allocation Plan
An introduction to the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), the state-level rulebook governing how Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are awarded. Explains why the allocation process shifts each year and how organizations can navigate it to fund recovery housing capital development, where budgets are tight and margins thin.
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Becoming a Peer Leader in a Recovery Residence
Recovery residence house managers and others wishing to become “peer leaders” (PL) will be able to listen to interviews of six successful PLs and hear how they approached the role, the challenges they faced, and what their experiences have taught them. Anyone interested in learning more about this process of becoming a PL and their vital role in recovery residence operations will enjoy this program. At the conclusion of this program, participants will understand the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function in the role, as well as the challenges and opportunities involved.
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Applying for a Job
Don’t get stressed out over the prospect of applying for a job. Following the best practices outlined in this course makes applying for a job easy and (mostly) stressfree!
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Opening a Bank Account in 7 Easy Steps
Microlearning course on the steps to open a bank account. Serves as an introduction to financial literacy and money management concepts for residents in rural recovery housing who may have limited experience in working with banks.
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Communicate in a Crisis: Helpful Tips
Running a facility or program is not all smooth sailing. Crises are inevitable And no two crises are the same. However, a detailed plan for handling them will enable your organization to respond as wisely and effectively as possible. In this course, we will cover nine lessons of Crisis Management Planning and Communication. At the end of the course, participants will be able to Assemble a crisis team Compose a crisis plan with their team Identify the stages of a crisis Choose and prepare a spokesperson Prepare and practice for crisis situations Manage the communication of a crisis clearly, and with honesty, integrity, and compassion.
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SMART Recovery - An Overview
SMART was created for people seeking a self-empowering way to overcome addictive problems. What has emerged is an accessible method of recovery, one grounded in science and proven by more than a quarter-century of experience teaching practical tools that encourage lasting change. SMART is a powerful recovery community that includes passionate volunteers who recovered with SMART who are driven to help others. Peers and professionals working together fuse science and experience to help people build healthy and balanced lives.
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The Secrets to Skilled Delegation
When you think of a leader in the rural recovery housing community, who do you imagine? Chances are, it’s someone who knows the difference between doing and leading. Great leaders strategically guide the team’s work—they don’t do the team’s work. That’s where delegation comes in. Delegation is assigning responsibility for specific activities to others. In this course, you’ll learn why you should delegate, how to do it, how to select the right people for the job, and how to get out of the way so they can complete their assignments.
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Introduction to Public Policy
The purpose of this training is to increase knowledge about the policy-making process at the federal level and empower interested stakeholders to engage on issues that may impact their ability to build or expand recovery housing.
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Budgeting for Recovery Residences
When developing a recovery house, it is important to identify ways to sustain your operation. This course covers the basics of recovery house financing considerations, including capital expenses, operating expenses, stopgap funding, and ways to become sustainable.
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Interview Day Checklist
Checklists reduce a lot of the stress and help you to focus on the interview itself. In this course, you’ll develop your own Interview Day Checklist.
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Recovery Ecosystems for Communities
Recovery Ecosystems are paramount to removing barriers to success for people with Substance Use Disorder (SUD), especially for those living in rural communities.
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