Michigan Community Action is a member service network dedicated to reducing poverty in Michigan by supporting Community Action Agencies in their quest to change the lives of low-income Michiganders. We invite you to learn more about Community Action, the causes we’re fighting for, and the progress we're making.
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Summer Conference 2019: Putting the Promise into Action
Michigan Community Action (MCA) and the Bureau of Community Action & Economic Opportunity (BCAEO) will hold our joint annual Summer Conference from July 23-25 (Tuesday-Thursday), 2019, at Boyne Mountain Resort in Boyne Falls, MI.
Front Line Training for CAA Intake Staff
MCA has scheduled two FREE one-day trainings with a customer service focus for agency front line and intake staff, May 7 at Treetops Resort in Gaylord and May 8 at the Dearborn DoubleTree Hotel.
Front Line Training for CAA Intake Staff
MCA has scheduled two FREE one-day trainings with a customer service focus for agency front line and intake staff, May 7 at Treetops Resort in Gaylord and May 8 at the Dearborn DoubleTree Hotel. The training will be conducted by one of our favorite presenters, Jordana Shakoor of Posi-Power Concepts. Also, MCA’s IT director, Keith Schafer and Jeremy Biddle of the BCAEO will close out the day with training on data gathering and reporting to improve client outcomes.
The training will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days.
Attendees will learn strategies for:
Empathy and positive problem solving
How to overcome obstacles for staff and clients working to promote self-sufficiency
How to work with people who are from different backgrounds and diffuse difficult situations
Working with people in poverty and crisis to get better outcomes
How to help your organization meets its goal through excellent customer service
Strategies to make your organization an even better place to work!
Keith and Jeremy will close out the day by addressing the following important FACSPro-related topics:
Completing your Client Action Plans
Understanding Shared Definitions
Effective Client Follow Up
Reporting Outcomes Effectively
Basic Data Analysis—How to Ask Questions of the Data
How to See Your Personal Results with Clients
Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided at both locations.
Treetops Resort is located at 3962 Wilkinson Road, Gaylord MI 49735. Overnight rooms can be reserved by calling 855-261-8764. The resort is offering a room rate of $75 for a Lodge Queen Room and $90 Lodge Queen Deluxe. Please tell the reservations clerk you are with the Michigan Community Action group to ensure getting our group rate.
The DoubleTree Hotel—Dearborn is located 5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit MI 48228. We will announce housing details for the May 8 session in Dearborn later, but we understand the hotel offers the state rate of $75/night.
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Current Job Opportunities in Community Action
Community Action of Alger Marquette - Housing Services Component Director
General Summary: Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, develops, organizes and monitors program operations, services, activities and staff. Essential Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. **As of 3/1/19 the job is still posted on their website
For a full job description please see this PDF and also other current employment opportunities on their website.
MCA is a proud member of America’s Poverty Fighting Network, the Community Action Partnership
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