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Virtual Trainings

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.
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Monday, August 16: An introduction to Resident Associations and Resident Leadership

Overview of B'nai B'rith International and the Center for Senior Services

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Overview of the HUD Section 202 and Section 236 Housing

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The Role of the Residents Association I

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Advocating for Federal Programs

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Wednesday, August 18: The Role of the Residents Association, Case Studies and Role During the Pandemic

Review the Role of a Residents Association II

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Discussion on Mental Health and Social Isolation

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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.
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Speaker Bios

Tuesday, June 8: Management Professionals

HUD Update

Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing Program
HUD Service Coordinator Program Information
​Multifamily Housing COVID-19 Guidance

​Fair Housing & Inclusion: How it Applies From Marketing to Current Resident

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Wed., June 9: Joint Management Professionals & Service Coordinators

​Mental Health Discussion

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​How the Pandemic Changed the Staff and Residents/How to Stay Healthy and Balanced Moving Forward​

Resources

Case Studies

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Thursday, June 10: Service Coordinators

​The Role of the Service Coordinator in 2021

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Emergency Broadband Benefit Program: Full Program Rules 
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Overview

​How Technology for Residents and Staff is Changing—Planning for the Future/Resources

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Emergency Communication

AlertMedia
OneCallNow

Free Virtual Programs

Virtual Connections
GetSetup

​Fair Housing & Mental Health (Overview from Tuesday’s session)

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Resources

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. 


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.
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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. ​
Sample Job Description for Non-Profit Board Member
HUD Board Member Roles and Responsibilities 
Emergency Preparedness Resources 

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 
American Red Cross Training: Psychological First Aid Supporting Yourself and Others During COVID-19
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Monday, March 15: ​Board Members and On-Site Professionals Joint Session

​Emergency Preparedness: Best Practices & Resources

​FEMA Emergency Preparedness Training Guide
​HUD and FEMA Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Summary
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​Around the Network: Activities to Combat Social Isolation and Continuing Pandemic Mitigation Measures—Resources and Sharing Best Practices

Shareable Resources on Coping with COVID-19 (National Institute of Mental Health)
Self Care Assessment and Plan of Action (Brown University) 
Resident Activities

How To Be Your Own Best Advocate
August 27th, 2020​​

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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. 
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List of Speakers

Tuesday, July 21: Management Professionals

HUD During COVID-19 Updates

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Key Documents and Guidance
Tenant Brochure (July 2020)

HUD Multifamily Corona Q&A (May 2020)

FHAP: COVID-19 Funds

CARES ACT Section 8 Funding Allocation (May 2020)

DRAFT COVID-19 Supplemental Payment Request

HUD Notice H 20-07 (July 2020)

HUD Mortgagee Letter 2020-09

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HUD Notice H 20-06

HUD Notice 20-04​
HUD Statement on Fair Housing and COVID-19
Masks On: What Employers Need to Know About Face Coverings at Work
COVID-Q&A-for-Landlords-Working-with-DV_SA-Survivors
HUD AsstAnimalNC1-28-2020
CARES Act 202 SC Memo (July 2020)
HUD Memo MOR (June 2020)  
HUD Memo Special Claims Procesing for COVID-19 (July 2020)
NHLP COVID 19 Reasonable-Accommodations
HUD Memo ARIR Protocol COVID-19

Wednesday, July 22: Management Professionals and Service Coordinators

Money Smarts for Older Adults Update: ​Overview, Preventing Fraud and Scams in the Age of COVID-19, Overview of the Network Development Guide and Update on Resources

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​Elder Fraud Prevention and Response Resources

​Working with Adult Protective Services During the Pandemic

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       ​Congressional and Federal Update


Thursday, July 23: Service Coordinators

​Open Discussion: The “New Normal” Service Coordination

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​Ways to Bring Residents Together During Polarizing Times

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​Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring For Others (Synopsis and Self-Care Strategies)

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