MFIP Employment Services Training and Provider Resources Information
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  *** MFIP ES Training Course Offerings and Links/Attachments ***
  Refer to this document for links to online training resources, course descriptions, and instructions.
  What's New?
  Register now for the 2015 Joint Counselor Training!
  Everything you need to know about the Conference is available through the registration page.  This year’s training will take place 
  June 3-4, 2015 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.  This collaborative 2-day event will focus on "Bridging the Gaps -- 
  Between Cultures, To Employment, To Financial Stability, To Greater Understanding, and To Better Relationships."   
  Combined Manual Updates for May 2015
  Updates effective May 1, 2015 are available in the Manuals page.  Go to the Manuals page for the entire Combined Manual.
  What’s New in the CM for 05/2015 (PDF). 
  Refugee Employment Services Webinar:  Friday, June 12, 10-11 a.m.
  Refugee Employment Services Webinar, sponsored by DEED, DHS, and the Office of Refugee Resettlement, will be held on 
  Friday, June 12, from 10-11 a.m.  This webinar will provide information on how Minnesota’s WorkForce Centers and the state’s 
  refugee service providers can collaborate even better to help refugees find good jobs, take advantage of education and training 
  opportunities, and build the skills they need for career advancement.  See the attached flyer for more information about how to 
  register.
  Save the date:  MN Coalition for the Homeless 2015 Annual Conference
  The Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless 2015 conference is titled "Strength in Difference: Innovation, Inclusion, and 
  Individuality." It will be held in Duluth, MN on September 10th & 11th, 2015.  More information will be posted when conference 
  registration opens beginning June 1, 2015.
  New MFIP/DWP Employment Services Child Care Request Form (DHS-7054)
  A new form, DHS-7054 MFIP/DWP Employment Services Child Care Request Form, is now available.  This is an optional form 
  that job counselors can use to communicate activity information to Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) case workers as part 
  of a child care authorization request. It is available in eDocs.
  New MFIP reports available
  We recently posted updates to the reports listed below on the MFIP Reports page on the DHS website. They provide data about 
  the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) and the Diversionary Work Program (DWP).
  New Motivational Interviewing course offerings for summer 2015!
  See the attached flyer for registration information for the upcoming Motivational Interviewing courses offered at Minneapolis 
  Community and Technical College (no charge)..
  MFIP ES Training Calendar for 2015
  April. 8_________ Employability Measure Part A
  April 21 ________ Motivational Interviewing Coach Refresher training *
  May 5-7________ MFIP Employment Services
  May 8 _________ WF1 DHS Programs Case Management Training *
  May 12_________ MAXIS Inquiry for ES Providers 
  May 14_________ MAXIS Inquiry for ES Providers 
  May 13_________ WF1 Security Administrator Training *
  May 14_________ WF1 Reports and Advanced Search Training *
  June 10_________ Employability Measure Part A
  June 15-17 ______ Introductory/intermediate Motivational Interviewing training *
  July 14 _________ Motivational Interviewing refresher training *
  July 21-23_______ MFIP Employment Services
  July 24_________ WF1 DHS Programs Case Management Training *
  Aug. 5__________ Employability Measure Part A
  Aug. 11_________ MAXIS Inquiry for ES Providers 
  Aug. 13_________ MAXIS Inquiry for ES Providers
  August 17-19 ____ Introductory/intermediate Motivational Interviewing training *
  Please check TrainLink for times, room locations, etc. for all trainings listed above.  Additional trainings may be added to this list, 
  please check back frequently. For any questions, please contact Susan Seidl, Training Coordinator at:  Susan.Seidl@state.mn.us 
  or 651-431-4139.
  * Register for WF1 trainings through the WF1 system under Resources.  Motivational Interviewing training registration information 
  is not yet available.  Information will be published as soon as possible.
  Other News:
  2014 Legislative changes
  Bulletin #14-32-18   Northstar Care for Children Fiscal Processes
  Bulletin #14-69-05   2014 Legislative Changes for Economic Assistance Programs
  Bulletin #14-11-02   Policy Changes to Education and Training Activities in the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
  Employment Services Provider resources:
  Income Maintenance - training information
  ES Training Request Form
  General Registration and Training Information
  Employment Services Mentor Advisory Group Meeting Information
  Worker Resources for Employment Services Providers Handout 
  Minnesota's Work Participation Rate (PDF) (updated 4/12)
  Job Readiness, Life Skills and Job Skills Directly Related to Employment Guidance
  Motivational Interviewing Tips
  MFIP Work Activity Daily Supervision, Documentation and Verification Guide
  Employment Services MFIP Activity Guide Tip Sheet
  Job Counselor CCAP Worker Roles Grid (This document summarizes information in ES Manual 10.3.6 and CCAP Manual 16.1.)
  Self-Employment Income Policy Guide
  MFIP ES Education and Training Brochure
  Helpful Links:
  CountyLink
  Bulletins
  DHS Systems Information Resource (SIR)
  TrainLink
  Workforce One
  Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)