Section 2 MFSP Europe MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 1 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager MFSP Europe Table of Contents MFSP Europe Contact Details Organization Chart Program and Service Listing Director Military Family Services (DMFS) Role of DMFS Senior Management Team Corporate Services Program and Policy Development Military Family Services Evolution of CF Family Services Achievements Key Operational Activities Roles and Responsibilities MFSP Annual Calendar MFSP Europe Team Operating Agreement Websites www.cfpsa.ca http://selfkant-europe-din.selfkant.mil.ca/ www.familyforce.ca MFSP (E) Manager Site Visits Director’s Meeting Agenda Items and Ongoing Projects Handling protected documents: Other Manuals/Documents MFSP European Profile MFSP Parameters for Practice Service Level Agreement MFSP Logo Standards Manual Family Force User Guide Family Force Standards Manual Volunteer Program Manual 3 3 4 7 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 17 20 23 24 24 28 28 29 57 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 2 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager MFSP Europe CONTACT DETAIL MFSP European Regional Manager Caterina Perry Selfkant Kaserne Quimperlestr 100 52511 Geilenkirchen, Germany Work # +49 (0)2451 717 192 Cell # +49 (0)172 534 5907 Home #: +49 (0) 2454-936019 Fax # +49 (0)2451 717 405 Email: Caterina.Perry@forces.gc.ca Email: MFSPEurope@googlemail.com CMFRC Tri Community Gail Klassen Slot 4122 CFPO 5053 52511 Geilenkirchen, Germany CMFRC UK Sally Kearney C/O CFSU(E) Det-UK 86 Blenheim Crescent, Bldg 188 Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 7HB CMFRC SHAPE Lisa Abbott 1D Pluton, Apt# 1-2 7010 SHAPE Casteau, Belgium CMFRC REMOTE Margaret MacKenzie Selfkant Kaserne Quimperlestr 100 52511 Geilenkirchen, Germany MFSP Administrative Assistant Valerie Perrin Selfkant Kaserne Quimperlestr 100 52511 Geilenkirchen, Germany Work # +49 (0)2451 717 173 Cell # +49 (0)1717 883 407 Fax # +49 (0)2451 717 405 Email: Valerie.Perrin@forces.gc.ca MFSP Finance Assistant Guylaine Bresse Selfkant Kaserne Quimperlestr 100 52511 Geilenkirchen, Germany Work # +49 (0)2451 717 173 Cell # +49 (0)1717 883 407 Fax # +49 (0)2451 717 405 Email: Guylaine.Bresse@forces.gc.ca Work # +49 (0)2451 982020 Fax # +49(0)2451 5571 Email: Gail.Klassen@forces.gc.ca Work # +44 (0)1895613040 Cell # +44 (0)7971590232 Fax # +44 (0)1895 613 046 Email: director.cmfrc@googlemail.com Sally.kearney@forces.gc.ca Work # +32 (0)65 44 6012 Fax # +32 (0)65 31 2597 Email: lisa.abbott@forces.gc.ca Work # +49 (0)2451 717 168 Cell # +49 (0)172 763 7875 Fax # +49 (0)2451 717 405 Email: Margaret.MacKenzie@forces.gc.ca MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 3 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager ORGANIZATION CHART MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 4 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager MFSP Europe and the UK Structure DND DGPFSS DMFS SLA CA NMR MFSP(E) Regional Manager CO CFSU(E) MFSP(E) Admin. Support MFSP(E) Finance Assist SCOs CMFRC Directors Tri-Community United Kingdom SHAPE Remote CMFRC Advisory Committee Mil OPI CMFRC staff CMFRC volunteers MFSP Europe Organization Chart MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 5 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 6 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager PROGRAM AND SERVICE LISTING *On line ***Those feasible PDCI- Welcome and Community Orientation Prior to arrive welcome package Welcome Package “Thriving in Book” Local resource book Local information/culture workshop/briefing Community orientation/tour Newcomer Welcome Event Welcome series briefings Themed Coffee mornings FF website content for new families Youth Welcome Package Youth Welcome Activity Youth sponsorship program Peer Support/Spousal Buddy Home Welcome Visit Maintain regular contact with families once on the ground – email Maintain regular contact with families once on the ground – warm line calls Maintain regular contact with families before coming back from HHT Information gatherings throughout the year Canadian Holiday Celebrations throughout the year Driving Lessons Brussels SHAPE GK X X X X X X X X X X *** X X * * *** X X X X X X X UK Remote MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 7 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Naple s Brussels SHAPE Monthly Newsletter Mid-monthly Newsletter Quarterly Newsletter Regular emails to community Yearly phone book Yearly calendar Community Services Presentation/Fair Bulletin Boards Regular CFN Radio Announcements Information Flyers Information Book FamilyForce website content Lending Library Referrals to other service providers X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X * X X X X X X X X X X X PDCI-Employment and Education Assistance Employment skills workshop (s) adults Employment skills workshop (s) teens Job Posting list Lending Library FamilyForce website content Job Search assistance – adults Job Search assistance – teens Local employment information packages Employment Briefing Adult Education Information package Brussels SHAPE GK X X X X X X PDCI-Personal Development Brussels SHAPE GK X X X X X X X PDCI-Information and Referral Woman’s Day First Aid Training Photography Contest Computer Courses Local cooking Cultural crafts Canadian Periodicals Personal Growth Workshop Lunch and Learn Virtual Sip and Chat GK UK Remote UK Remote UK X X X X X X X X X MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 8 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Naples Naples Remote Naples PDCI-Second Language Services Local language classes (at CMFRC) Local language classes (on economy) French language classes English language classes Reimbursement for special language training Language development workshops/support Language development field trips Childcare during language classes French coffee morning French game/activity evening Rosetta Stone Language Licences Language learning CDs Lending library Local language phrase books Private tutor listing CYPD – Activities and Initiatives for children and youth Lifeskills Workshop Outdoor/Adventure Teambuilding activity Local youth committee Youth room Children’s play area Craft workshops Craft days (no school days) Early school release activities Home Alone Course Babysitting course Story time at local library Children’s activities during events First Aid for teens Youth newsletter Girls Conference Movie Nights Lending Library Youth culture tours/info session Youth Exchange Public Speaking Youth weekend/trip Monthly craft mail program FamilyForce website content Brussels SHAPE GK X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Brussels SHAPE GK X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X UK UK MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 9 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Remote Naples Remote X X X X X Naples CYPD-Parent/Caregiver Education and Support Services Parenting Workshop – toddler Parenting Workshop – elementary Parenting Workshop – teen Parenting Workshop - general Information and/or session about local childcare facilities Resource lending library Children’s library FamilyForce website content Parenting Magazines Mom/Tot Playgroup Mom and baby yoga Tots and Parents Outing Brussels SHAPE X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X CYPD-Emergency Childcare Family Care Plan Information Session Emergency Childcare Funding Emergency Child Care Providers Training for Child Care Providers 24/7 Emergency Telephone FamilyForce website content Regular advertising Brussels SHAPE GK X X X X CYPD-Emergency Respite Childcare Emergency Respite Childcare Funding 24/7 Emergency Telephone Regular advertising Brussels SHAPE GK X X X X X CYPD-Casual Childcare Childcare during det in-clearance Childcare during welcome briefings Childcare during parenting workshops Babysitters List Local childcare options information Brussels SHAPE GK X X X X X GK UK Remote UK Remote X n/a X UK X X X MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 10 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Naples X X X X Remote UK Naples Remote X X X X X Naples Naples X X X FSR-Outreach, information, Support and Assistance to CF Family Pre-deployment workshop (members) Pre-deployment workshop (spouses) Deployment information session Deployment Package Coordinate Social Worker and/or padre visit Warm line calls and emails Deployment Support Group Resource Lending Library - adults Resource Lending Library – children and youth FAN Club Educational Puppet Program specific to deployment support Reunion Support Big Brother/Big Sister Program *On line Brussels SHAPE GK X X X X X X X X * PSI-Education and Prevention Naples X X X X X X X X X X Brussels SHAPE GK X X X Brussels SHAPE GK UK PSI-Assessment and Referral Brussels SHAPE GK Partnership with social worker and padres PSI-Short-Term Intervention and Crisis Support Brussels SHAPE GK X X X Remote UK Naples Remote Naples UK Remote Naples UK Remote Naples Male spouses Community emergency contact list Crisis Management Workshop Remote Partnership with Health Promotions and/or medical unit for health and awareness building sessions Partnership with Social Worker and padres Resource Lending Library Adolescent Support Workshop PSI-Self Help Groups UK X X MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 11 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager X Director Military Family Services (DMFS) ROLE OF DMFS 1. Download funds (approximately 24 M to C/MFRCs to deliver supports and services to military families in Canada, the US and Europe 2. Provide the management accountability framework and expertise to ensure appropriate national and local governance of the those funds 3. Provide supports and services directly to families SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM Deputy Director Military Family Services LCol Cheryl Baldwin National Manager Military Family Services Alla Ivask National Manager Policy and Program Development Laurie Ogilvie CORPORATE SERVICES Deputy Director Military Family Services LCol Cheryl Baldwin Business Process Manager Beverly Weber Administration Officer MWO Yvonne Lauriault Administration Support Services Francine St-Amour MFS Communications Manager Julie Leblanc MFS Information Coordinator Chantal Beauchamp FamilyForce Manager Karen Dooks Multi-Media Specialist Michelle Squires MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 12 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager PROGRAM AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT National Manager Policy and Program Development Laurie Ogilvie Policy and Program Development Manager Dean McCuaig Policy and Program Development Manager In Hiring Policy and Program Development Manager Lynda Manser Family Services Program Manager Linda Tyrrell Family Services Coordinator Ty Erwin (Temp) MILITARY FAMILY SERVICES National Manager Military Family Services Alla Ivask Military Family Services Assistant Maria DiVirgilio Senior Manager Field Operations Sue Goddard Senior Manager National Programs & Services Sonia Rowe Field Operations Manager Eva Marks MacIsaac Family Services Program Manager Linda Tyrrell Field Operations Manager Annette Pinkney Family Services Manager Field Operations Manager Luc Girard Field Operations Manager Barb Bragg Family Services Coordinator Family Information Line (FIL) Manager Robin Whitford Field Operations Manager Jackie Carle FILCoordinator Mireille Bujold FIL Counsellor (4 days/wk) Pamela Howsen FIL Counsellor (nights 5 days/wk) Heather Robertson FIL Counsellor (back up P/T) Alison Timmons FIL Counsellor (w/e and stats) Christine Sulek Family Force Manager Karen Dooks Multi-Media Specialist Michelle Squires Web Writer Specialist MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 13 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager EVOLUTION OF CF FAMILY SERVICES 2008 to 2009 • Formal consultations were held with CF leadership, service providers and families • Hosted two national Military Family Summits to define service gaps and determine way ahead strategies • Initiated activity IAW Enhancement of CF Military Family Support Capability SID – 02/09 • Way ahead strategies proposed to enhance family services by building on the strengths of C/MFRCs 2009 / 2010 • Researched and proposed enhancements in key support areas: – Child Care – Access to Medical Care – Mental Health and Social Support – Deployment and Reunion – Employment and Education • Presented 32 enhancement opportunities for AFC endorsement • CMP directed DMFS to begin work on launching several low cost or cost neutral initiatives ACHIEVEMENTS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Family Liaison Officers Community Site Visits FamilyForce.ca Partial: C/MFRC Funding Gap 20th Anniversary of the MFSP Family Information Line FamilyForce.ca site administrator training LiveChat and e-commerce Info & Referral Service (Take Care) On-line language training opportunities Casualty Support Child Care Shoulder to Shoulder CFMAP Bereavement Services Iris the Dragon storybook e-Board Training tool (first phase) Special Forces Family Support MOU/ e-business Centre Community Wellness Index C/MFRC Pay and Benefits Review Transport Directive 340 DAOD revision CNA Toolkit development Child Care Review and Report Interpersonal Conflict Management Course (partnership with DGADR and StF) Mega-training (Feb/Mar 11 & Feb 12) MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 14 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager • Launch of R2MR Family Module - Train the trainer session with MFRC staff • Children’s mental health programming: E=MC3, Friends for Life, Children’s Deployment Support Program, Kids have Stress Too, Rainbows and CPET / YPET • OSI family programs (2 editions) • Partnership with the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Foundation • Development of “The Mind’s the Matter”, an interactive psycho-education video • True Patriot Love (TPL) funding provided to communities in need $150K total • MFRC grant application to TPL KEY OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES Strengthen/demonstrate effective governance and accountability: • Create and deliver customized training resources to strengthen capacity of MFRC Boards of Directors. • Recommend strategy for next phase of Community Site Visits. • Draft and finalize Service Level Agreement between DGFPFSS and CA NMR (Europe). • Finalize ELearning Board Tool – MFSP Orientation. • Conduct Board mega training session. • Finalize and distribute MFRC Community Needs Assessment Tool Kit. • Participate in CRS’ review of CF family financial services to demonstrate relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency. • Evolve eBusiness Centre to include extraordinary funding and end-year reporting mechanisms. • Re-vamp the Supplemental Agreement template to track sitespecific expenditures and service delivery. • Secure legal review and finalize edits of DND/MFRC Memoranda of Understanding. Increase accessibility and awareness of CF family services: • Create national recruitment campaign to promote benefits of serving as a volunteer MFRC Board member. • Pursue Board recognition Award. • Participate as a Partner member of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal awards process on behalf of the Office of the Governor General of Canada. • Establish FamilyForce.ca and Family Information Line as vehicles to promote awareness of, or as appropriate, platforms to deliver services to families. • Evolve FamilyForce.ca to increasingly become a one-stop dynamic and interactive source of information and programs accessible to CF families. • Develop promotional strategy to heighten awareness of national services, including programmatic components of Shoulder to Shoulder, National Referral Service, On-Line language training, the Mind’s the Matter, etc. MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 15 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Enhance effectiveness and efficiency of Service Delivery: • • • • • • • • • • • Rationalize US/OUTCAN family services footprint for service delivery. Finalize Implementation of SOFCOM Family Support Project. Create conditions for the establishment of a National MFRC Association. Develop Family Information Line and FamilyForce standards and performance measures. Legitimize status of Cold Lake MFRC. Determine relevance of ELearning Library for MFRC Leadership (Board and Executive Directors). Establish capacity of in-house family mental health services at Petawawa MFRC. Conclude MFRC Compensation and Benefits review. Realign FLO footprint and funding distribution to match need. Conclude update to SLT program and curriculum. Conduct strategic planning and create FY 12/13 Strategic Plan. Develop family support services and programs: • • • • • • • • Created preferred employer/employer awareness campaign (“Joining Forces”) in partnership with CF’s RTW and DRes. Pilot “Interpersonal Conflict Management” signature program in partnership with StF/FHP and ADR Develop Phase II of “The Minds the Matter” in partnership with the Royal Ottawa Hospital. Develop Phase III if resources are secured for additional phase. Deliver “Strengthening Resilience” mega-training for signature programs to include FLO Indoctrination, Bereavement, Road to Mental Readiness, Children’s Mental Health, etc. Participate in the review of the Family Violence initiative. Finalize analysis and propose options with highlighted recommended course of action for CF Child Care Strategy. Finalize analysis and propose options with highlighted recommended course of action for CF Family Mental Health Strategy. MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 16 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Roles and Responsibilities Senior Canadian Officer Accountability Accountable/legally responsible to the NMR for the CMFRC. Advisory Committee Accountability Accountable to community for the CMFRC. Reports to the SCO on behalf of the community. Director Accountability Accountable to the MFSP European Regional Manager for the management of day-to-day operations of the CMFRC. Staff Accountability Accountable to the Director. Volunteers accountable to the supervising staff member. Accountable to the SCO, community and the representative Advisory Committee. Policy Final approving authority for CMFRC policies. Staffing Provides input into Directors annual performance review (PRAR). Provides representation on hiring panel of Director. Business Planning Final approving authority for CMFRC annual Business Plan. Policy Works with Director in developing and/or reviewing policies for approval by SCO. Policy Identifies areas where policies or development is necessary. Policy Identifies/carries out programs and policies. Implements policy and administers Centre. Identifies policy implementation and resource pitfalls. Staffing Provides input to the MFSP Manager on behalf of the community for the Director’s performance review. Staffing Hires/dismisses, supervises, and evaluates staff. Staffing Hires, supervises, supports and evaluates program volunteers. Business Planning Provides vision, and direction on behalf of the community in the development of the business plan. Business Planning Develops the business plan in accordance with MFSP vision and direction suggested by Advisory Committee Prepares annual NPF work plan against which performance will be measured. Prepares annual NPF work plan against which performance will be measured. Business Planning Develops individual program plans for implementation as directed by the Director. MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 17 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Budget Final approving authority for annual Budget. Senior Canadian Officer Budget Assists Director in the development of the budget for final approval. Budget Responsible for managing funds. Develops budget and authorizes expenditures IAW budget. Advisory Committee Director Budget Maintains own program area ledger and requests permission for expenditures from Director. Staff Local Public Support Provides support, via the NMR, site and other DND resources to enable operation. Local Public Support Assists the Director in identifying local DND Public support req'ts. Local Public Support Accounts separately for DND resources provided. Local Public Support Accounts separately for DND resources provided where applicable. Community Needs Approves developmental direction of the organization as established by the Advisory Committee Community Needs Responsible for annual community needs assessment to assist in developing long and short term plans. Community Needs Provides additional input on community needs based on reports provided by staff and others. Community Needs Maintains records on programs and collects program evaluations on program impact. Overall Maintenance of the CMFRC team Works with MFSP European Regional Manager in identifying training plan for Director and identifying training opportunities for CMFRC team to develop necessary competencies. Overall Maintenance of the CMFRC team Recruits and provides basic orientation to MFSP for all new Advisory Committee members. Overall Maintenance of the CMFRC team Provides feedback and expertise to the Advisory Committee. Overall Maintenance of the CMFRC team Provides feedback and expertise to the Director and volunteers. Training and Devel. Training and Devel. Ensures ongoing training for Advisory Committee members through coordination with MFSP European Regional Manager. Responsible for ensuring a healthy CMFRC Advisory Committee. Responsible for ensuring a healthy CMFRC staff. Training and Devel. Ensures ongoing training for staff. Training and Devel. Ensures ongoing training for program volunteers. MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 18 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Public Relations Represents and promotes CMFRC in community. Public Relations Represents and promotes active community involvement in CMFRC. Public Relations Represents and promotes active community involvement in CMFRC. Public Relations Represents and promotes active community involvement in CMFRC. MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 19 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager MFSP Annual Calendar Fiscal Year: April 1st to March 31st April May SISIP Post Event Report for events held JAN/FEB/MAR On line Directors meeting DMFS 4th Quarter e-business report Childcare Services Service Delivery Statistical Report National Youth Program Staffing Funds DMFS Year End e-business report DIRECTOR Due to MFSP Manager on April 15th 10:00am First Wednesday of the month Due to MFSP Manager on first working day of May Due to MFSP Manager on first working day of May Due to MFSP Manager on first working day of May Due to MFSP Manager on first working day of May June 10:00am First Wednesday of the month Directors’ Training and Orientation Includes introduction to helping professionals and/or partners On line Directors meeting July DMFS 1st Quarter e-business report Childcare Services Service Delivery Statistical Report National Youth Program Staffing Funds SISIP Post Event Report for events held APR/MAY/JUN On line Directors meeting August On line Directors meeting September On line Directors meeting Facilitated by MFSP Manager Consolidated report due to DMFS 2nd working Friday of May Consolidated report due to DMFS 2nd working Friday of May Consolidated report due to DMFS May 15th Consolidated report due to DMFS May 15th *original mailed after approval by FOM Consolidated report due to DMFS May 15th Statement of Surplus On line Directors meeting Due to DMFS by MFSP Manager Last working day of April Facilitated by MFSP Manager Facilitated by MFSP Manager First Wednesday of the month Due to MFSP Manager on July 15th Due to MFSP Manager on July 15th Due to MFSP Manager on July 15th Due to MFSP Manager on July 15th 10:00am First Wednesday of the month (2012 Jul 18th, 2012) 10:00am First Wednesday of the month 10:00am First Wednesday of the month Facilitated by MFSP Manager Consolidated report due to DMFS last working day of July Consolidated report due to DMFS last working day of July Consolidated report due to DMFS last working day of July Consolidated report due to DMFS last working day of July Facilitated by MFSP Manager Facilitated by MFSP Manager Facilitated by MFSP Manager MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 20 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager October DMFS 2nd Quarter e-business report Childcare Services Service Delivery Statistical Report National Youth Program Staffing Funds SISIP Post Event Report for events held JUL/AUG/SEP Caregivers’ Seminar, Directors Training, and Staff Assisted Visit November MFSP Request for Funds Release of materials to CMFRC for MFSP Participant Survey On line Directors meeting January February DMFS 3rd Quarter e-business report On line Directors meeting AC Conference/Meeting Childcare Services Service Delivery Statistical Report National Youth Program Staffing Funds SISIP Post Event Report for events held JUL/AUG/SEP DMFS to release funding allocation for next year Performance Reviews and Success Planning DIRECTOR Due to MFSP Manager on September 15th Due to MFSP Manager on September 15th Due to MFSP Manager on September 15th Due to MFSP Manager on September 15th Same week as SCO Conference (week prior to AFNORTH school fall break) Due to MFSP Manager on October 15th Confirm receipt before end of December Due to DMFS by MFSP Manager Consolidated report due to DMFS last working day of October Consolidated report due to DMFS last working day of October Consolidated report due to DMFS last working day of October Consolidated report due to DMFS last working day of October Same week as SCO Conference (week prior to AFNORTH school fall break) 10:00am First Wednesday of the month Due to MFSP Manager on December 15th 10:00am First Wednesday of the month Facilitated by MFSP Manager Due to MFSP Manager on December 15th Due to MFSP Manager on December 15th Due to MFSP Manager on December 15th Due to MFSP Manager on February 5th Schedule information session for prospective community members Consolidated report due to DMFS first working day of January Consolidated report due to DMFS first working day of January Consolidated report due to DMFS first working day of January Consolidated report due to DMFS first working Friday in March Consolidated report due to DMFS first working day of November Consolidated report due to DMFS first working day of January Facilitated by MFSP Manager Preparing staffing requests On line Directors meeting March On line Directors meeting Prepare final performance review for departing staff members 10:00am First Wednesday of the month 10:00am First Wednesday of the month Facilitated by MFSP Manager Facilitated by MFSP Manager MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 21 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Others CMFRC Annual Community Forum Staff Assisted Visit Compliance and Assurance Review (Audit) DIRECTOR Prepare report within two months Due to DMFS by MFSP Manager MFSP Manager to forward report to DMFS FOM Response report within 3 months of evaluation receipt Response report within 3 months of evaluation receipt MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 22 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager MFSP Europe Team Operating Agreement 2012 On-line meetings: On line meetings are held the first Wed of every month Start time for on-line meetings is 10:10 Europe, 9:00 UK sharp Meetings will end no later than 12:00 Europe, 11:00 UK Each meeting with have a 10 minute timed break half way through Agenda to be distributed to Directors the Monday before Minutes to be completed and distributed by Friday the same week Sharing of Information: Group emails shall be used when consensus is required for a decision Group emails will be used for when broad based opinions are necessary Group emails to be monitored for excessive traffic levels MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 23 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Websites WWW.CFPSA.CA MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 24 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Linked to FamilyForce website MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 25 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Linked to FamilyForce website Linked to DMFS Resources and Documents – see next page for listing Linked to all DMFS Resources and Documents related to Funding. This is where the link to e-business log in is loacted MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 26 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 27 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager HTTP://SELFKANT-EUROPE-DIN.SELFKANT.MIL.CA/ WWW.FAMILYFORCE.CA MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 28 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager MFSP (E) Manager Site Visits CMFRC Formal Site Visit This section is intended to be used to document discussions, observations and recommendations arising from the Formal Site Visit with the CMFRC. Key observations and recommendations will also be documented in the FSV report. Advisory Committee: During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the Advisory Committee resulted in the following observations: Lines of Enquiry The Advisory Committee of the CMFRC: Meets the requirement of a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 9 voting members as per the CMFRC Advisory Committee Operational Guidelines Yes No DMFS Observations Meets the requirement of minimum 51% civilian spouses as per the MOU Has an Office of Primary Interest (OPI) appointed by the Commanding Officer on the Advisory Committee MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 29 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The Advisory Committee of the CMFRC: Yes No DMFS Observations Functions using ‘Best Practices’ of Advisory Committees Has an orientation program for new advisory committee members Has ongoing/annual training and development for the advisory committee members Ensures that the CMFRC uses evaluation tools to provide evidence based decision making Is aware of its roles and responsibilities Has participated in the implementation of a community needs assessment process MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 30 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The Advisory Committee of the CMFRC: Yes No DMFS Observations Provides advice on service priorities and organizational goals. In collaboration with the SCO hosts a CMFRC Annual Community Forum Reviews new or revised CMFRC policies and provides feedback Promotes the CMFRC and its services to CF families and the community Helps to recruit community representatives and participates in orientation and development processes. When requested provides feedback on the performance of the CMFRC Director/CCPC. MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 31 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The Advisory Committee of the CMFRC: Yes No DMFS Observations Periodically reviews the CMFRC financial statements Provides input to the CMFRC’s risk management plan. Other MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 32 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Management: During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the Canadian Community Program Coordinator (CCPC)/CMFRC Director resulted in the following observations: Lines of Enquiry Yes No DMFS Observations The CMFRC: Has a positive relationship with the chain of command Has a positive relationship with PSP Has identified operational priorities for 2010/2011 Has sufficient Human Resources to implement operational priorities Has sufficient financial resources to implement operational priorities MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 33 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry Yes No DMFS Observations The CMFRC: Has identified impacts of funding allocation on programming Includes volunteer development at all levels of the organization Has conducted a Community Needs Assessment in the past twelve months Has used the results of the MFSP Participant Survey to implement change Has and follows documented Standard Operating Procedures. Other MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 34 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Deployment and Reunion: During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the CMFRC resulted in the following observations: Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: CF families deploy from this location Yes No DMFS Observations That it has good access to up-to-date personal information on CF personnel deployed or away from home for 30 days or more A positive relationship between the chain of command and CMFRC Family Separation and Reunion (FSR) services. That families are aware of full range of child care services provided during deployments Adequate availability of Emergency Childcare (ECC), Emergency Respite Childcare (ERCC) services to support families of deployed members (services offered and demand met) They are providing outreach services for CF MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 35 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: families Yes No DMFS Observations That programs and services relating to FSR are provided by the CMFRC On populations served by FSR programs/services On emerging trends in FSR identified by the CMFRC Other MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 36 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Education: During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the CMFRC resulted in the following observations: Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: That programs and services relating to education are provided by the CMFRC Yes No DMFS Observations That the CMFRC has sufficient resources to provide the services and support that families are looking for That families are aware of the educational programs and services provided by the CMFRC On key partnerships that enhance educational programming for CF families That the CMFRC is aware of families’ challenges with respect to education MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 37 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: Yes No DMFS Observations Completion Date They are providing education support for youth Emerging trends relating to education Other Employment: During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the CMFRC resulted in the following observations: Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: That programs and services relating to employment are provided by the CMFRC Yes No DMFS Observations That the CMFRC has sufficient resources to provide the services and support that MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 38 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: families are looking for Yes No DMFS Observations That families are aware of employment programs and services provided by the CMFRC On key partnerships that enhance employment services for CF families That the CMFRC is aware of families’ challenges with respect to employment They are providing employment support for youth There are emerging trends relating to employment Other MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 39 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: Yes No DMFS Observations Completion Date Child Care: During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the CMFRC resulted in the following observations: Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: That CF families have access to licensed child care. Yes No DMFS Observations On the number of spaces available That there is a waiting list for child care There are emerging trends relating to child care MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 40 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: That there is adequate availability of other childcare options in their community Yes No DMFS Observations Other MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 41 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Health Care: During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the CMFRC resulted in the following observations: Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: That there is adequate information available to Canadian Forces families on access to health care in their community Yes No DMFS Observations That information relating to health care is provided by the CMFRC That the CMFRC has knowledge of doctors taking new patients and shares this with families That families have access to a walk in clinic That there is a health care facility situated on the base/wing which is accessible to families MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 42 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: That families receive assistance with navigation of the health care system OUTCAN from the Chain of Command and the CMFRC Yes No DMFS Observations Completion Date There are emerging trends relating to health care Other Mental Health: During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the CMFRC resulted in the following observations Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: That information relating to mental health care is provided by the CMFRC Yes No DMFS Observations That access to civilian mental health services, waiting periods, availability of services were adequate in the community MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 43 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: Yes No DMFS Observations Families are aware that mental health resources are available to them (irrespective of the mental health status of CF personnel) The CMFRC refers families to CFMAP and reports positive feedback from families on services provided Families are aware they can access services of CFMAP without going through serving CF personnel That CF family members are aware of local policy on access to Base Social Workers if applicable. The CMFRC provides services relating to Prevention Support and Intervention (PSI) MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 44 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The CMFRC reported: There are emerging trends relating to mental health Yes No DMFS Observations Completion Date Other Outreach: During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the CMFRC resulted in the following observations: Lines of Enquiry The MFRC reported: That outreach services are provided by the CMFRC Yes No DMFS Observations The CMFRC is aware of where their CF families (including extended families) live The CMFRC is able to communicate with all MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 45 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The MFRC reported: families (including extended families) regardless of where they live Yes No DMFS Observations The CMFRC partners with external agencies/organizations to provide support in other communities The CMFRC markets and promotes services to families in a variety of ways The CMFRC has a presence in other communities where CF families live The outreach programs and services are provided by the CMFRC in other communities The CMFRC can provide virtual services to MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 46 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The MFRC reported: CF families through its website Yes No DMFS Observations Completion Date Other National Youth Model During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the CMFRC resulted in the following observations: Lines of Enquiry The MFRC reported that: The CMFRC partners locally to implement the National Youth Model Yes No DMFS Observations An active Youth Advisory Committee is in place MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 47 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Youth are actively involved in other aspects of implementation of the National Youth Model Partners in the National Youth Model are clear on their roles and responsibilities National Youth Model funds are being used as defined in the youth model service delivery agreement Public Staffing dollars have been received during the current fiscal year (2009-2010) PSP staffing dollars have been allocated this year CMFRC staffing dollars have been allocated this year Other How Much? How Much? MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 48 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Official Languages: During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the CMFRC resulted in the following observations: Lines of Enquiry The MFRC reported that: All CMFRC written documentation is available in both official languages as per the MOU and MFSP: Parameters for Practice CMFRC staff are able to provide services and support in both official languages Email is available in both official languages Yes No DMFS Observations Number of bilingual staff: The CMFRC website is fully translated in both official languages Translation is completed by a translator with a minimum of a bachelors degree, consistent with DND/CF Web publishing standards IMS 513.10. The CMFRC has access to base translation services MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 49 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The MFRC reported that: Yes No DMFS Observations Completion Date The CMFRC provides other second language programs and services Other Chain of Command: During the 2009/2010 Formal Site Visit, discussions with the chain of command resulted in the following observations: Lines of Enquiry The Senior Commanding Officer: Reported on current operational status Yes No DMFS Observations Reported on anticipated deployments in next fiscal year Has a positive relationship with the CMFRC MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 50 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The Senior Commanding Officer: Yes No DMFS Observations Reported on liaison between Advisory Committee/OPI and the SCO Ensures adherence to NPF HR Policy Ensures CMFRC is provided with nominal roll information, consistent with CANFORGEN 164/05 241213Z Oct 05 Ensures that CMFRC is provided with facilities, maintenance, utilities, cleaning, materiel, transportation, and telecommunication resources in accordance with A-PS-110-001/AG-002 or subsequent authority. Provides, at his/her discretion, local public and non-public funds for MFSP Site-specific Services as identified through Community MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 51 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Lines of Enquiry The Senior Commanding Officer: Needs Assessments, and recommended by the local Advisory Committee. Ensures provision of accounting services for the MFSP when feasible Yes No DMFS Observations SCO or delegated authority has access to NPF HR Policies and procedures and understands role and responsibility as manager of NPF staff at the CMFRC. Receives appropriate level of support from NPF HR Manager in order to operate as the manager of NPF staff (in the USA). Other MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 52 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Completion Date Services to Families (CF Organizations) During the 2009/2010 FSV, the following CF organizations were identified by the CMFRC as partners in the delivery of services to families: CF Organization CMFRC Partnershi p Exists Yes No Nature of Relationship Future Directions Chain of Command Allied Forces Services Personnel Support Programs (PSP) – Health Promotion/Fitness Operational Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Base Social Workers Padres/Chaplains Military Police (MPs) MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 53 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager CF Organization CMFRC Partnershi p Exists Yes No Nature of Relationship Future Directions CANEX Service Income Security Insurance Plan (SISIP) Financial Canadian Forces Member Assistance Program (CFMAP) Military Family Fund (MFF) Medical Branch (Health Clinic) Canadian Forces Housing Authority (CFHA) Dependant Education Management (DEM) Community Council Other MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 54 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Services to Families (Civilian Organizations) During the 2009/2010 FSV, the following civilian organizations were identified by the CMFRC as partners in the delivery of services to families: Civilian Organizations Exists in Communit y Yes No Nature of Relationship DMFS Observations Federal Government Regional Government Local Government Other Funders Education Services Local College / University Not-for-profit community service providers Service Clubs United Way Health Authority/Other Organizations - Medical Health Authority – Mental MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 55 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Civilian Organizations Exists in Communit y Yes No Nature of Relationship DMFS Observations Health Faith Based Organizations Other Canadian Military Family Resource Centre (CMFRC) Formal Site Visit (FSV) Recommendations Ref DMFS Recommandations MFRC Response and Action Plan MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 56 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Date for Completion Director’s Meeting Agenda Items and Ongoing Projects 1. Previous Minutes Review Status OPI 2. Global Issues Tri-Community CMFRC UK CMFRC SHAPE CMFRC Remote CMFRC (including Brussels and Naples satellite offices) Status OPI 3. General Administration MFSP Master Business Plan Database development: Conference Database Development: Capital Assets Database Development: Lending Library MFSP Calendar MFSP Newsletter MFSP Brochure MFSP Communication Plan MFSP Infomercial MFSP/CMFRC Promotional Materials MFSP CFN spots Status OPI 4. Training Advisory Committee AC Chair Program Coordinators Womans’ Conference Director’s On site Virtual Program Coordinator Binder Contents Director’s handover checklist Directors’ training and orientation manual Team Building Book First Aid PTSD On-line Personality Dimensions On-line Employment On-line program planning On-line AC committee programming On-line event planning Yearly Training Plan Status OPI MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 57 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Conflict Training Development EI Training Development 5. DMFS Site Visits E-business: ongoing International status of Family Information Line: ongoing What training can be provided to Directors regarding Training for Join Personnel Support Units/Integrated Personnel Support Centres Date for DMFS audit: 2012/13 fiscal year Community Needs Assessments - Toolkit MFSP Participant Survey DMFS Updates Status OPI 6. Funding DMFS Site Specific Funding Request SDA Quarterly Report Status OPI 7. NPF Accounting Trust Account reports Month End Statements Delegation of Authority Capital Assets Inventory list NPF Credit Cards NPF insurance on rented vehicles Status OPI 8. HR P/T and Casual schedule management HR Delegation of Authority PRARs Step Students Recording Briefing RCPO Recording Briefing NPF Back to Canada Brief Status OPI 9. Program Development Volunteer Volunteer position description bank (by location) Welcome Friends for Life Deployment Status OPI MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 58 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Program List Childcare Options Analysis Rosetta Stone licence number increases 10. Youth Model Participant Policy Annual Leadership Conference Coordinator Training Organize youth model files YM Template for quarterly reports Status OPI 11. Familyforce.ca website Familyforce.ca website completion Program Coordinators page Directors’ page AC page Status OPI 12. CFN Governing Board Meeting Status OPI Status OPI 14. Risk Management Risk Management Plan Status OPI 15. Legal Waivers for locations Waivers for activities Spousal Self Employment Childcare liability Border Crossings – adults and youth Code of Conduct – staff and volunteers Status OPI 16. Team Operating Agreement Review Status OPI 17. Meetings Bi-annual (March/October) Monthly on-line SCO Conference Caregivers’ Seminar Status OPI 13. Family Crisis Team MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 59 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager Handling protected documents: http://vcds.mil.ca/sites/pageeng.asp?page=9343&title=CHAPTER+10+HANDLING+PACKAGING+TRANSPORTING+AND+TRANS MITTAL+OF+SENSITIVE+INFORMATION&site=CFPM+Policies+and+Publications Other Manuals/Documents MFSP EUROPEAN PROFILE MFSP PARAMETERS FOR PRACTICE SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT MFSP LOGO STANDARDS MANUAL FAMILY FORCE USER GUIDE FAMILY FORCE STANDARDS MANUAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM MANUAL MFSP Training and Orientation Manual Page 60 Updated 2012 If you discover an error or feel something should be added to the manual, please advise MFSP Manager