Trainings:
From Foundations to Foresight:
Executive AI Readiness for Mission‑Driven Organizations
When: April 20, 2026 - 10 AM - 11:30 AM.
Where: Virtual - Zoom links will be sent 2-3 days prior to the training date.
Cost: $25 per person (Oregon Alliance members receive 10% off).
All participants will receive 2 CEUs upon completion!
This training is designed for behavioral health and social service leaders navigating high‑accountability, regulated environments. With AI tools being used in the workplace, often informally, organizations are lacking clear guidance or training in best practices to demonstrate ethical, safe, and intentional AI governance. With appropriate controls, AI can be leveraged to improve administrative efficiency, consistency, and compliance, rather than increase risk.
Attendees will walk away with:
- A shared understanding of the “shadow AI” reality and its implications for leadership and oversight.
- A practical foundation in how modern AI works (LLMs vs. agentic AI, reliability, hallucinations) through an executive lens.
- A clear framework for reliable AI use, including why human‑in‑the‑loop review remains essential.
- Examples of safe, high‑value use cases relevant to mission‑driven organizations (e.g., compliance and Medicaid audit support with HIPAA‑appropriate tools, policy and documentation review, knowledge management for grants and organizational learning).
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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Elevate Your Supervisory Practices:
Leadership Training
Dates: This leadership training series will be held in 3 sessions in May 2026: May 6, 13, & 20. All training session descriptions and dates can be found below.
Times: 10 AM - 12 PM each session.
Where: Virtual - Zoom links will be sent 2-3 days prior to the training date.
Cost: $175 for all 3 sessions OR $60 per training (Oregon Alliance Members receive 10% off).
All participants will receive 2 CEUs per session, OR 6 CEUs if you attend all 3 sessions!
Join the Oregon Child & Family Center for Excellence and Rebecca Nickels of RPN Strategies for a three-part training series for first-time and/or developing supervisors. The foundation of each training will incorporate trauma informed principles to support your ability to co-create work environments and teams that are built on trust and collaboration, while striving to facilitate emotional safety at work. Attendees can attend all sessions, or pick the sessions that are most relevant to them.
Leadership training sessions agenda:
- May 6: Providing Appreciative & Developmental Feedback
Discuss and practice how and when to give both appreciative (i.e., positive) and developmental (i.e., constructive) feedback, as well as when feedback needs to become more formalized.
- May 13: Navigating Difficult Conversations at Work
Go over the reasons we avoid conversations that may feel uncomfortable and strategies for having difficult conversations at work.
- May 20: Setting & Evaluating Employee Expectations
Explore ways to make expectations clear, measurable, and collaborative with those we supervise.
About The Trainer
Rebecca Peatow Nickels is the principal for RPN Strategies, where she helps organizations and leaders be at their best. Rebecca is an organizational development consultant and provides training focused on implementing trauma informed approaches, leadership coaching, interim leadership for agencies in transition, group facilitation, and strategic planning. Rebecca has been working alongside survivors of sexual and domestic violence in various capacities since 1996.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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Direct Youth Services Training - MEDFORD
Note: This in-person training will be held in Medford across 3 dates in sessions.
Medford (In-Person):
- Dates: First 2 sessions held in-person on March 4 & 5, with 3rd follow-up session virtually on March 12
- Time: 9 AM - 5 PM
- Address: 140 S Holly St, Medford, OR 97501 (Jackson County HHS Building)
This comprehensive training covers topics such as child & adolescent development, trauma-informed care, practical direct care skills, communication, youth engagement, managing challenging situations, and leadership development. Participating organizations will have the opportunity to support staff growth, enhance team capacity, and receive insights from pilot evaluation.
The Direct Youth Services Training Pilot is designed to strengthen the skills and knowledge of staff working directly with youth in behavioral health and residential settings. The training is highly interactive, incorporating real-world scenarios, role plays, and opportunities for reflection and feedback. Join us in preparing your team for meaningful, lasting impact with the youth you serve.
The Trainer:
This pilot training will be led by Sally Guyer, MSW, HS-BCP from Portland Community College.
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
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