Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The Institute for Human Services and Steuben Rural Health Network offer Free Workshop to Build Nonprofit Efficiency


Is your organization seeking ways to improve efficiency? Are budget and staff constraints hindering your potential? Would you like to save both time and money by simply examining one or more of your organization’s processes?

If so, then attending this two-day complimentary workshop is a must!

The Institute for Human Services, Inc. and the Steuben Rural Health Network have collaborated with the Health Foundation for Western and Central New York to offer the local nonprofit and public sector the opportunity to build quality improvement capacity and practical know-how, with an emphasis on understanding what underlying factors exist within this process.  With the leadership of international trainers and Improvement Advisors, Jane Taylor EdD and Sue Butts Dion, the use of problem-based and action learning will allow participants the chance to adapt the workshop curriculum to their specific, individual organizational needs and work hands-on to design and implement a project in two days.

Still questioning the value of continual improvement? Consider all of the various processes and procedures your organization completes on a daily basis. Within each of these processes, time, staff, and monetary resources must be used. Even a process as simple as accepting an application can be made more efficient with process improvement—through restructuring and configuring the steps taken, each staff member will be following an identical protocol for such a process and as a result, will reduce the costs associated with each intake.

No matter what sector or field your organization operates in, continual improvement is necessary for continual success! Whether you’re organization works in the private or public sector, this workshop will be beneficial to all! Not only will each organization benefit individually, but greater participation will result in a long-lasting investment in the Southern Tier region.

Show your commitment to your organization’s success and support the local community—formulate a team and register today!

Fundamentals of Continual Improvement Workshop Information:
  • Day 1: Thursday, October 25th from 9 am – 4:30 pm; Dinner Networking Event
  • Day 2: Friday, October 26th from 9 am – 3 pm
  • Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Horseheads, NY
  • Cost: Completely free! Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. For those individuals who will be travelling 45 miles or more for this event, a limited number of hotel rooms are available at no cost. If you would like to reserve a hotel room, please indicate this on your online registration form.
To learn more about this event, please contact Kelli Mannon at (607) 776-9467x226 at the Steuben Rural Health Network.

About the Steuben Rural Health Network
The Steuben Rural Health Network is a collaboration of over 45 health and human service organizations dedicated to improving community health and wellness in Steuben County.  It is a service of the Institute for Human Services. For more information visit www.steubenrhn.org.

About The Institute for Human Services   
The Institute for Human Services is a non-profit management support organization founded in 1984. The Institute provides management support, information and referral, organizational development, research and technology services to planners, funders and providers serving the Southern Tier of New York State. For more information visit www.ihsnet.org. 

About Health Foundation for Western and Central New York
The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York is dedicated to improving the health and health care of the people and communities of western and central New York. The Foundation has been committed to creating opportunities for long-term program improvement and partnerships with communities and has a responsibility to foster and support projects that will make a difference in the regions’ healthcare outcomes. For more information visit www.chfwcny.org.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

IHS Cafe: Recruiting & Managing the Right Volunteers for Your Organization



When:
Thursday, August 9, 2012
10:15 am – 12 noon

Where:
Dormann Library, 101 West Morris Street, Bath, NY

Description
In a recent survey by Sienna College found that 37% of respondents said that the reason they never volunteered was because they had never been asked. During our August IHS Café, we will discuss ways for you to tailor your message and positions to attract volunteers, as well as introduce the new system that the Institute for Human Services is offering to help you recruit and manage your volunteers.

Cost:
There is no cost to attend.

Instructors:
Anna Brennan-Curry is the Manager of Communications & Volunteer Support at IHS. She is responsible for IHS's communications and marketing, the weekly Provider Online email, and managing IHS’s volunteer support programming.

You can register online. Questions? Call (607) 776 – 9467 x. 217 or email brennancurrya@ihsnet.org.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Fundamentals of Continual Improvement Workshop

The Institute for Human Services, Inc. is pleased to announce "Fundamentals of Continual Improvement: Converting Knowledge into Action for Improvement." This is a two-day complimentary workshop on the fundamentals of health care and human services quality improvement sponsored by the Community Health Foundation of Western & Central New York

Designed and delivered by Jane Taylor Ed.D., Improvement Advisor and Learning Designer, and Sue Butts Dion, Improvement Advisor, this two-day workshop will engage participants in improvement using problem based and action learning.  The aim of the workshop is to build improvement capacity and practical know-how for “improvers” whether they work in the human service or healthcare sector.

Learn more >
Register >

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

"Developing a Strategic Communications Plan" Workshop


Wednesday, June 27, 2012
9 am – 4 pm
Every day a new communication tool emerges, and with limited resources the answer to the question, "Which tools should I use?" is always, "Whatever helps you achieve your goals." This workshop will take a step back from all of the bells and whistles and walk participants step-by-step through how to develop a communications plan, look at possible tactics to achieve their goals, and share a number of useful implementation resources. This workshop is offered by the Institute for Human Services.

Friday, May 18, 2012

STNED’s June Meeting

Thursday, June 14th
9am - 11am
Corning YMCA
Guest Presenter: Steuben County Administrator, Mark Alger

Mr. Alger will discuss the tax cap's expected impact on local services and funding, which will mean less funding and fewer services for local initiatives with continued tax increases to pay the state's bills. He'll also look at the opportunities and challenges for regional nonprofits. Register >

STNED is a network of nonprofit executive and management professionals in the Southern Tier/Finger Lakes Region of New York State that provides education, peer support and the sharing of ideas to strengthen leadership and promote the collaborative utilization of resources.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Executive Director Opening: Catholic Charities of Chemung-Schuyler

Catholic Charities of Chemung-Schuyler is searching for an Executive Director.  The candidate must have five years of managerial experience in human services and be able to develop and manage diverse social service programs, with special focus on residential services.  Candidate must be a practicing Roman Catholic and be able to collaborate effectively with community officials and leaders of Faith Communities.   Master’s degree in relevant field preferred.   For further information and job description see www.cs-cc.org.  Send resume to Search Committee, Catholic Charities of Chemung/Schuyler, 215 E. Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901 or to cchr@dor.org.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

ED Job Cornell Cooperative Extension Yates County


Position Title:          Executive Director

Location:                  Cornell Cooperative Extension Yates County, Penn Yan, NY

Position Summary:

Executive Director for the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Yates County. Represents and is accountable to the association Board of Directors and the Director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension system.

The Executive Director is expected to provide high level leadership and management of the association within Cornell and local policy direction.  The Executive Director develops and maintains effective working relationships among the staff, other extension associations, the Finger Lakes Shared Business Network, extension administration, Cornell faculty, and stakeholders.  The Executive Director will build positive relationships with legislators, local government leaders, community leaders, funding agencies, and civic and special interest groups.  This individual exercises professional judgment and executive skills in administering overall association operations.  As Executive Director, the individual provides leadership in overall educational program development and implementation specific to the needs of Yates County.  This individual will provide overall leadership for association programs and for all issue areas.
Starting annual salary will be at low $65K with an excellent benefit package.
Qualifications:

A Master’s Degree appropriate to the responsibilities of the position.

A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience, including at least three years in Cooperative Extension or a closely related field of employment.  PhD may substitute for 2 years of experience.

At least four years of substantive leadership and management responsibilities including human resources, finance, and organizational management.
All applications MUST be submitted online before 6/7/2012.  See https://cornellu.taleo.net/careersection/10163/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=17486 for details.  Contact ck236@cornell.edu or 607-255-0789 for questions.