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SUMMARY:FMS Staff Hiring (virtual)
DESCRIPTION:2025/2026 FMS Learning Series  \nInclusion Alberta’s Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre presents:  \nFMS Staff Hiring\nHiring and training new staff is one of the most important responsibilities for families using individualized funding through FMS/FSCD. A thoughtful and well-structured process ensures that staff are set up for success in supporting your family members. Families and Fund Administrators play a critical role in shaping and maintaining strong\, respectful working relationships with their staff.   \nJoin us for a session that provides practical guidance on staff hiring processes. We will explore how to conduct interviews\, complete reference and police checks and clarify the difference between employees and contractors (self-employed). Participants will learn how to communicate clear job expectations\, review administrative requirements\, and establish effective communication practices.   \nKey concepts include:   \n\nConducting effective pre-screening processes and interviews \n\n\nUnderstanding responsibilities with employees or contractor (self-employed) staff  \n\n\nSetting clear expectations for staff  \n\n\nManaging required documentation  \n\nWorkshop Presenters: Kate Hughson & Sydney Bachynsky  \nDate: February 3\, 2026  \nTime: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm  \nLocation: VIRTUAL  \nRegistration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rnUp7gnKQrKpPZKPqaRg4Q   \n 
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/fms-staff-hiring-virtual/
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SUMMARY:Friendship\, Belonging\, and Community: Creating Pathways to Connection (Calgary)
DESCRIPTION:2025/2026 FMS Learning Series  \nInclusion Alberta’s Darrell Cook Family Managed Supports Resource Centre presents:  \nFriendship\, Belonging\, and Community: Creating Pathways to Connection  \nFriendships and social connections are at the heart of living a good life. They bring joy\, support\, and a sense of belonging\, helping us weather challenges and celebrate milestones together. Yet too many people with intellectual disabilities experience loneliness and isolation\, which deeply impacts health and well-being.  \nThis engaging session will explore practical strategies for creating opportunities that spark community engagement and foster genuine relationships. Families\, individuals and FMS or FSCD staff will gain tools to support people with intellectual disabilities in building authentic connections rooted in their unique interests and strengths. Together\, we’ll discover how support staff can serve as bridges to friendship\, and how communities can open doors to belonging.  \nKey takeaways:  \n\nFostering belonging and connection in everyday community life \n\n\nUsing individual talents and interests as catalysts for relationships \n\n\nCreating inclusive opportunities through community pathways \n\n\nSupporting the development of natural and lasting friendships \n\n  \nWorkshop Presenters: TBA  \nDate: February 7th\, 2026  \nTime: 10:00am – 3:00pm   \nLocation: Inglewood Community Association Hall\, 1740 24 Ave SE\, Calgary AB  \nRegistration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/Nme8EVxszV  
URL:https://inclusionalberta.org/event/creating-and-facilitating-relationships-through-community-engagement-calgary/
LOCATION:Inglewood Community Centre\, 1740 24 Ave SE\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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