B’nai B’rith Virtual Resident Leadership Workshops I & II:
Workshops on Resident Associations and Resident Leadership
August 16 & 18, 2021
Below are slides from some sessions. Please note not every session included a slide presentation or documents for participants. All sessions were facilitated by Center for Senior Services staff Janel Doughten, Associate Director and Evan Carmen, Director, Aging Policy. Click here for bios.
Monday, August 16: An introduction to Resident Associations and Resident Leadership
Overview of B'nai B'rith International and the Center for Senior Services
Overview of the HUD Section 202 and Section 236 Housing
The Role of the Residents Association I
Advocating for Federal Programs
Wednesday, August 18: The Role of the Residents Association, Case Studies and Role During the Pandemic
Review the Role of a Residents Association II
Discussion on Mental Health and Social Isolation
B’nai B’rith Virtual Management Professionals and Service
Coordinators Training
June 8-10, 2021
Below are references and materials from each session. Please note not every session included a presentation or
documents for participants.
documents for participants.
Tuesday, June 8: Management Professionals
HUD Update
Fair Housing & Inclusion: How it Applies From Marketing to Current Resident
Wed., June 9: Joint Management Professionals & Service Coordinators
Mental Health Discussion
How the Pandemic Changed the Staff and Residents/How to Stay Healthy and Balanced Moving Forward
Case Studies
Thursday, June 10: Service Coordinators
The Role of the Service Coordinator in 2021
How Technology for Residents and Staff is Changing—Planning for the Future/Resources
Emergency Communication
Free Virtual Programs
Fair Housing & Mental Health (Overview from Tuesday’s session)
How to Prepare for Emergencies | Lessons Learned from a
Natural Disaster During COVID-19
Managers Tiffany Fittsgill and Mike Garcia share their guidance and discuss lessons learned following the snow and ice storm that struck Texas in February 2021. They talk about why it’s vital to acquire back-up generators before they are actually needed, the need to create a manual for cross-training staff and more! Learn how the B’nai B’rith Center for Senior Services (CSS) and Center for Community Action (CCA) provide aid during disasters, as well.
Guests:
• Tiffany Fittsgill, CPO, COS, CMH, Property Manager of Tarrant County B'nai B'rith Apartments/Mollie & Max Barnett Apartments, Fort Worth Texas
• Mike Garcia, Community Manager, Pasadena Interfaith Manor, Pasadena, Texas
• Rhonda Love, B’nai B’rith’s Vice President of Programming and Director, Center for Community Action
Moderator:
• Janel Doughten, Associate Director, B’nai B’rith’s Center for Seniors Services
*A similar conversation, although not recorded, initially took place during the March 14-15 virtual training.
Guests:
• Tiffany Fittsgill, CPO, COS, CMH, Property Manager of Tarrant County B'nai B'rith Apartments/Mollie & Max Barnett Apartments, Fort Worth Texas
• Mike Garcia, Community Manager, Pasadena Interfaith Manor, Pasadena, Texas
• Rhonda Love, B’nai B’rith’s Vice President of Programming and Director, Center for Community Action
Moderator:
• Janel Doughten, Associate Director, B’nai B’rith’s Center for Seniors Services
*A similar conversation, although not recorded, initially took place during the March 14-15 virtual training.
B'nai B'rith Senior Housing: Virtual Training
March 14-15, 2021
A note from B'nai B'rith Staff:
This training followed a discussion-based, best practices sharing format. The sessions below included handouts and presentations. Please note not all sessions from this training included materials.
This training followed a discussion-based, best practices sharing format. The sessions below included handouts and presentations. Please note not all sessions from this training included materials.
Sunday, March 14: Committee Members
The Role of the Board of Directors and Building Emergency Preparedness
Key Documents
View the PDFs below for guidance on HUD and non-profit board member responsibilities, as well as emergency/disaster resources to familiarize yourself with in planning for emergencies.
View the PDFs below for guidance on HUD and non-profit board member responsibilities, as well as emergency/disaster resources to familiarize yourself with in planning for emergencies.
How to Show Staff, Resident and Volunteer Appreciation During the
Pandemic & Disasters
Key Documents
View the PDF and PowerPoint below on the signs of stress, and why board members would need to support building staff and residents during the pandemic.
Source: The Red Cross, Psychological First Aid Training
View the PDF and PowerPoint below on the signs of stress, and why board members would need to support building staff and residents during the pandemic.
Source: The Red Cross, Psychological First Aid Training
Monday, March 15: Board Members and On-Site Professionals Joint Session
Emergency Preparedness: Best Practices & Resources
Around the Network: Activities to Combat Social Isolation and Continuing Pandemic Mitigation Measures—Resources and Sharing Best Practices
How To Be Your Own Best Advocate
August 27th, 2020
Management Professionals Service Coordinators Training
July 21-23, 2020
A note from B'nai B'rith Staff:
Please be advised the following live recordings were edited, unfortunately all technical glitches could not be edited out.
Please be advised the following live recordings were edited, unfortunately all technical glitches could not be edited out.
