The Road To Success

OVERVIEW OF TRAINING
This course entitled “The Road to Success” is expected to provide new employees with the Department’s expectations and the knowledge and skills needed to integrate successfully into the workplace. This training is designed to provide an overview of the organizational structure, vision, values, mission, strategic plan, principles of practice and a brief summary of the agency programs. Also, it is designed to enhance the worker’s soft practice skills (conduct and attitude related to behaviors). Emphasis is given to planning, time management, and setting priorities. Another strong focus of the training is discussion of the importance of change management and cultural diversity. Additionally, employees will be given training expectations for their job area. An overview of CAFÉ’ and Document Imaging, is provided. Additionally, technical information regarding MOODLE, LEO, DCFS Intranet, Outlook and Travel Expense procedures are included in this training. There are three areas that greatly determine success on the job: 1) technical aspects, 2) abilities and 3) soft skills. Because the soft skills are so important, significant time during this training will be spent on those areas. Participants who master the content of this training will be better prepared to function effectively on the job.


COMPETENCIES
At the completion of the training session employees will be able to:
 Understand the organizational structure of DCFS
 Recognize that DCFS is a changing environment
 Know the overall expectations of the Department
 Manage change more effectively
 Know the importance of proactive planning, time management, and setting priorities
 Know how to work in MOODLE and LEO
 Know how to find training memos on the DCFS Intranet
 Know the protocol for training attendance
 Understand the purpose of CAFÉ and Document Imaging
 Understand importance of culture
 Define stress
 Develop an individualized plan for self-care

This training will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015, 9:00- 4:00 at the Harvey State Office Building

TARGETED PARTICIPANTS: This training is for all newly hired DCFS employees that started with the agency. Please send the names of your new employees who were hired in the months of November and December or any newly hired staff that has not attended this by Friday, December 18, 2015.