MSSA (Minnesota Social Service Association)

Attend MSSA Region 4’s Fall Conference! Join us for an insightful and engaging conference designed to enhance your professional skills and knowledge. Start your day with Heather Simonich’s session on trauma-informed care, where you'll explore best practices for fostering healing. Dive into breakout sessions on addiction awareness, inclusive language around disability and neurodiversity, and the benefits of neurofeedback therapy. Wrap up the day with Melanie Fierstine’s exploration of ethical technology use in human services and a community panel on the opioid epidemic. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect and learn! Wednesday, October 23 8:30 am - 4:10 pm Bigwood Event Center Fergus Falls, MN https://bit.ly/R4conf2024

Agency Member Spotlight Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) provides person-centered services for children, adults, and seniors with disabilities and mental health and aging related needs. Their mission is to enhance personal growth for people with disabilities by offering unique services supported by a caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable team. Their programs include ✔️Adult Day Services ✔️Case Management ✔️Community Supports ✔️Therapeutic Recreation ✔️Discover Summer Camp for Youth with Autism ✔️Residential Homes ✔️Shared Living/Host Homes ✔️Respite ✔️Training and Education ✔️Metro Crisis Coordination Program MORA is hiring in the Residential and Case Management Programs. Check out open positions at www.moracares.org/jobs/ MORA recently welcomed new Executive Director Danielle Fox and new Vice President of Direct Services Tina Stofferahn to the team! Find MORA online at www.moracares.org

Nominate an Emerging Leader for MSSA’s Rising Star Award! Do you know a new professional in the health and human services field who is quickly making their mark? MSSA's Rising Star Award celebrates those emerging leaders (in the field five years or less) who show exceptional promise and dedication early in their careers. Nominations close August 1! https://lnkd.in/gENWSBnu

We’re seeking artists with a connection to health and human services to submit their original artwork inspired by our 2025 conference theme, All (in) Together. Your creation will serve as the visual centerpiece of the conference, appearing in print and digital materials. Submit by September 13! https://lnkd.in/gUBZB_4W

Attend MSSA Metro Region’s Fall Conference! Begin with an empowering keynote by October Allen, whose personal story will deepen your understanding and empathy in the social services field. Explore vital topics in our breakout sessions, from housing law and domestic violence prevention to innovative transportation solutions and assistive technology. Don't miss this opportunity to connect and learn! Thursday, October 24 8:00 am - 4:10 pm Metropolitan State University St. Paul, MN https://lnkd.in/gEgYsC9G

Attend MSSA Region 7’s Fall Conference! Start with an in-depth session on ethical considerations for unsheltered populations led by Carmichael Finn. After lunch, be inspired by Kate Simonet’s powerful journey through mental health challenges and her message of hope and resilience. Don't miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and be inspired! Friday, October 4 8:00 am - 3:30 pm The Buff Big Lake, MN https://bit.ly/MSSAr72024

Nominate an Exceptional Health and Human Services Supervisor for MSSA’s Outstanding Supervisor Award! Do you know a supervisor in the health and human services field who truly excels in their role? MSSA's Outstanding Supervisor Award honors those who provide exceptional supervision, advocating for their staff and fostering a supportive work environment. Nominations close August 1! https://lnkd.in/gENWSBnu

Join us for a full day of learning and connecting—we know you’ll leave feeling inspired! MSSA Metro Region Fall Conference Thursday, October 24 8:00 a.m. - 4:10 p.m. Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect: 8:00-8:45 am: Check-in / Visit the Exhibits 8:45-9:00 am: Welcome 9:00-10:15 am: Keynote by October Allen 10:15-10:35 am: Break / Visit the Exhibits 10:35-11:35 am: Breakout Sessions ✴️ “Housing Law 101” ✴️ “Advocate!” ✴️ “Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention” ✴️ “Transportation Innovation” 11:35 am - 12:45 pm: Lunch / Awards / Visit the Exhibits 12:45-1:45 pm: Afternoon Sessions ✴️ “Assistive Technology: What You Need to Know” ✴️ “Crisis Services: What You Need to Know” ✴️ “Supported Decision Making: How To Do It?” 1:45-2:00 pm: Break / Last chance to visit the exhibits! 2:00-4:00 pm: “Moral Injury, Social Service, and the Intersectionality with Race” 2:00-3:00 pm: “Minnesota’s Guardianship Legislation Changes: Rights of Persons Subject to Guardianship” 3:10-4:10 pm: “Ethical Non-Monogamy 101” BONUS: VIRTUAL ON-DEMAND SESSION: After the conference, all registrants will receive a link to view the following virtual on-demand session (1 CEU): “An Introduction to Parts Work: Exploring Frameworks, Dissociative Coping and Clinician Self Awareness.” Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with fellow professionals! https://lnkd.in/gEgYsC9G

Attend MSSA Regions 6 & 8 Fall Conference! Gain valuable strategies to foster teamwork across generations and engage in culturally responsive practices. Celebrate excellence at our awards ceremony, enjoy a delicious meal as you network with other health and human services professionals, gain valuable resources from our exhibitors, and stand a chance to win an exciting door prize. Thursday, September 26 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Redwood Falls, MN https://lnkd.in/gDrVVjVm

Join Us in Redwood Falls! MSSA Regions 6 & 8 Fall Conference Thursday, September 26 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Redwood Falls, MN Attendees can earn up to 4 CEUs including 2 Ethics CEUs! Topics and speakers include: ✴️The Gens, Michelle Nelson ✴️Cultural Responsive Practice: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go, Tiffany Breckenridge and Christine Black-Hughes https://lnkd.in/gDrVVjVm