The Southern Region of the National Institute of Corrections Academy’s Regional Training Initiative (RTI) presents:
STAFF SUPERVISION FOR CORRECTIONS PROFESSIONAL
08S1145
Date: August 18-22, 2008
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Hosted by the South Carolina Department of Corrections, Division of Training, Training Academy,4446 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Using an interactive, experiential format, this 36 hour training program integrates essential supervisory skills with key leadership elements. Going beyond the “survival skills” approach to supervision training, the focus in this program is on practical and visionary leadership skills. Participants examine the impact of values (personal and organizational), ethics and personal wellness on all of the roles a supervisor must fulfill to successfully meet the challenges that she/he must face in the ever changing world of corrections.
Key focus areas include:
- Roles and responsibilities of correctional supervisors, and the related supervisory, leadership and personal competencies
- Assessment of personal values and vision and impact on your role as a supervisor
- Exploration of your organization’s mission, culture and stakeholders and impact on daily operations
- Characteristics of ethical and principled behavior and practical work applications
- Personal wellness assessment and action plan
- Practice strategies and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve basic problems of conflict resolution, dealing with difficult people, interpersonal communication dynamics, performance assessment and coaching, counseling and discipline and conducting performance appraisals.
Who Should Attend
First line supervisors working in all areas of juvenile and adult criminal justice - from juvenile institutions to supermax prisons, jails, probation, parole and law enforcement, or those who are interested in becoming a first line supervisor of other staff in their corrections/criminal justice setting.
What Can the “Staff Supervision for Corrections Professionals” Program Do For Your Organization?
This program is designed to support participating organization’s initiatives to prepare employees for transitioning into staff supervisory roles.
Who Does the “Staff Supervision for Corrections Professionals” Curriculum Target?
Targets key staff supervision issues for those making the move from a staff member position to a first line supervision position of other staff members
How Do I and Others Apply to Attend?
Mail or fax a completed NIC Form A (see end of this annoucement) by the application deadline to:
- Mrs. Kay Cobb, South Carolina Department of Corrections, Division of Training, 4446 Broad River Road,Columbia, South Carolina, 29210; Phone Number: 803-896-1414; Fax Number: 803-896-1224 Please note that this training is limited to 24 to 28 participants and is expected to fill quickly.
Application Deadline: August 8, 2008
Program Number: 08S1145
- Those selected to attend will receive more information via e-mail regarding attendance
- Workshop Schedule: Monday through Thursday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Where Will the Program Occur?
The training program will be held at the South Carolina Department of Corrections Training Academy, 4446 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina, 29210
Costs? Lodging, Meals and Transportation?
- There is no cost for the training and all training and curriculum materials will be provided.
- As with all Regional Training Initiative (RTI) events, costs related to transportation, lodging and meals are the responsibility of participants or their agencies.
Possible lodging and government rates in Columbia, South Carolina:
Hyatt Place
1130 Kinley Road
Irmo, South Carolina 29063 Phone:803-407-1560
Government Rate: $87.00 + tax Single room
Hilton Garden Inn
434 Columbiana Dr. Phone: 803-407-6640
Columbia, South Carolina, 29212
Government Rate: $87.00 + tax Single room
Fairfield Inn
320 Columbiana Dr.
Columbia, South Carolina 29212
Phone: 803-732-4436
Government Rate: $87.00 + tax for Single room
If flying, the arrival airport is Columbia International Airport.
Who To Contact For More Information?
For further site specific and application requirements information, contact Mrs. Kay Cobb, Administrative Specialist, South Carolina Department of Corrections, Division of Training, 4446 Broad River Road, Columbia, South Carolina, 29210, phone: 803-1414; fax: 803-896-1224.
For program specific information, contact any of these Southern Region RFC Team members:
Christopher J. Kowalski (Chris)
Sam Houston State University
936-294-3016; e-mail: ckowalski@shsu.ed
Vicki Bailey
TN Board of Probation and Parole
Gayle Brazell
SC Department of Correction Training Academy
Joseph Brodnicki (Joe)
Tennessee Department of Corrections
Julia P. (Penny) Hodges
Georgia Public Safety Training Center
478-993-4475; e-mail: phodges@gpstc.state.ga.us
Gaylia Johnson
Oklahoma Department of Corrections405-744-8264; Email: gaylia.johnson@doc.state.ok.us
Carey Welebob
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Main: 512-305-9300; Direct: 512-305-9302; Email: carey.welebob@tdcj.state.tx.us Wendy Williams
Alabama Department of Corrections
334-872-6228 Email: wendy.williams@doc.alabama.gov
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