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Arc Advance

Leaders aren’t born. They’re made.

Arc Advance will partner with you to build and facilitate the right program for you and your team.

Melody Johnson 6.25.24 EDIT

Melody Johnson

Director, Arc Advance

mejohnson@arcmonroe.org

(585) 271-0660, ext 1367

CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Certified EQ Coach
  • Certified Change Practitioner
  • BS in Psychology – SUNY Geneseo
    • Minor in Organization and Occupation Behavior
  • Master’s in Management – Roberts Wesleyan College
    • Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership

Arc AdvanceLeadership & Professional Development

Arc Advance leadership & professional development opportunities are grounded in the core beliefs that everyone is a leader, whether or not you have a formal title. We believe that learning experiences must be interactive & customized to focus on creating long-term, positive behavior change.

Topics available include:

  • Courageous Conversations
  • Conducting Effective 1:1s
  • Creating a Culture of Appreciation
  • Effective Communication
  • Leadership & Communication
  • Trauma Informed Care and Resiliency
  • Change Management
  • Language of our Work and World
  • Strategies for Retention
  • Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions
  • Embracing Change

 

  • Customized Trainings Available by Request

 

  • Team Building Sessions
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EQ Testing

Do you like variety? This position may be for you! As a DSP, you get to take those you support on recreational outings like bowling, the movies, amusement parks and other fun excursions. You’ll help with household tasks like laundry, bathing, cleaning, as well as help with special events and other fun activities!

Working as a DSP provides you the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life. You are able to be a part of an individual’s milestones and assist in exposing them to new personal growth opportunities that helps build their ideal life. You will help people to become more independent, and you’ll have self-satisfaction along the way!

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EQ Coaching

EQ Coaching, which is a shortened reference to Emotional intelligence coaching, is a type of coaching that focuses on developing one’s ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.

There are a variety of reasons one might pursue emotional intelligence coaching; including to become a better communicator, improve interpersonal relationships, increase self-awareness, increase empathy, or become a more successful leader in the workplace. Learning emotional intelligence through Arc Advance helps people identify their personal and professional goals and create a plan of action to master the necessary skills to achieve these goals.

Arc AdvanceCourse Descriptions:

Courageous Conversations – This session walks through the steps to lead conversations we never like or want to have. Attendees will not only learn how to approach the discussion, but also how to handle the variety of responses they may receive.

Conducting Effective 1:1s – An important factor to retention is the relationship one develops with the employees they support. This session gives the learner strategies to conduct effective 1:1 conversations to build rapport as well as gain trust.

Creating a Culture of Appreciation – Everyone likes to be seen and appreciated for a job well done. This course will offer ways in which leaders can develop a culture of appreciation as well as how to avoid the pitfalls of falling short of their intention.

Leadership and Communication – This interactive session not only highlights the top qualities of leadership, but also focuses on how effective (or ineffective) communication can impact the message.

Trauma Informed Care and Building Resiliency – In this course, the concept, history and practice of Trauma Informed Care is discussed as well as strategies to support teams in building resiliency.

Change Management – Change within an organization doesn’t happen without planning, work, and communication. This session will review the necessary steps to implement organizational change in a way that builds buy-in rather than resistance.

The Language of our Work and World – Like many things, language evolves with time. In this session, we will discuss the changes to language as it pertains to the field of disabilities, as well as provide the learner with the most up to date vocabulary that demonstrates respect for those we support.

Strategies for Retention – This session will take the attendees back to some of the basics of leadership, and the various stages to improve employee retention.

Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions – In the pursuit of growth and inclusion, we must also be able to recognize the ways in which progress can be deterred without intention. This session will explore what microaggressions are and how best to address them when noted.

Embracing Change – Change can be difficult, but when seen through a lens of possibility, it is achievable. This course works to reframe the typical perception of change to one of opportunity!

Contact Melody Johnson with any questions at (585) 271-0660 ext. 1367 or mejohnson@arcmonroe.org