Community Education The Division of Community Education focuses on developing the skills of staff members in community-based projects so they can work more effectively with the populations they serve. Life experiences are coupled with skill-based training to create a dynamic, culturally competent, and community-oriented work force. One community education initiative is the Community Health Worker (CHW) Program, a case management program with the goal of providing services to pregnant and parenting women. CAI trains Community Health Workers as para-professionals to provide outreach, education and case management to high-risk women within their communities. As a result of the training, CHWs are able to: Demonstrate skills in strength-based case management including developing an assessment with client-centered goals Develop the necessary skills to provide education and referrals on substance use, HIV/Aids, Domestic Violence, Early Intervention and other relevant topics In addition to direct training, CAI serves as a coordinating center for community coalitions working to strengthen responses to adolescent pregnancy, violence, HIV/AIDS, and other issues. The Peer Training Institute (PTI), established in 1996, is one such initiative. It is a collaboration of eight community-based organizations, representing different populations and communities affected by HIV/AIDS. The goal is to increase the supply of trained, skilled, motivated, and culturally competent HIV prevention peer educators. Serving as the lead agency, CAI provides technical assistance, training, and job readiness workshops to the collaborating agencies and other participating organizations. CAI provides specialized peer-education training programs for adult and adolescent community health workers, leaders, and advocates. Programs focus on enhancing participants’ life skills, effectiveness as leaders, and ability to collaborate with health and social service agencies. Examples of trainings include: Group Facilitation and Organizational Skills The Basics of HIV and AIDS Developing HIV-Prevention Outreach and Education Messages Making the Transition to Employment Evidence-Based Behavior Change Strategies Motivational Interviewing Utilizing Strength-Based Assessments With Clients Strategies to Promote Male Involvement in Peer Education and Community Leadership Domestic Violence Issues for Outreach and Case Management Staff Mental Health Issues for Outreach and Case Management Staff Supervision and Leadership Skills Development Evidence-Based Outreach Strategies Developing Trusting Relationships With Clients Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills Development Crisis Intervention Techniques Documentation Skills Development Navigating the Health Care System and Promoting Adherence Coalition Building Contact For more information or to request training or technical assistance, call 212.594.7741, or e-mail communityeducation@cicatelli.org. Cicatelli Associates Incorporated, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 1600, New York, NY  10018 phone: (212) 594-7741 / fax: (212) 629-3321 http://www.cicatelli.org If you experience problems browsing this page, please send e-mail to webmaster © Copyright 2004, Cicatelli Associates Inc. site map