Training, Supervision, and Professional Development in Human Services Organizations

Book excerpt: Professional Development, Training, and Supervision in Human Services Organizations provides the latest research on Human Service Organizations (HSO) groups, both public and private, and their use of the Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) model for effective designing, implementing and maintaining services within HSOs. Each volume in this series highlights key concepts and applications pertinent to each division of HSOs, with this release providing program directors and supervisors with the tools they need to develop an efficient and effective training program for onboarding, performance evaluation and professional development for their staff. - Provides detailed content and components for delivering orientation and new-hire training - Demonstrates how to use function-based assessments during evaluations - Highlights various on-the-job training techniques for clinical programs, including shadow training and knowledge quizzes - Details steps for continuous professional development, including certification and participation in scholarly activities