MWDA's Advanced GA Workshop

Sponsored by: Maine Welfare Directors Association
Date: 10/18/2024
Location: In-Person only - Maine Municipal Association Conference Center, 60 Community Dr., Augusta, ME 04330
Time: Registration: 8:30 am-9:00 am | Workshop: 9:00 am-3:15 pm
Presenter(s): Various - see Agenda
Cost: MWDA Member: $45 | Non-member: $65

Training for: General Assistance, MWDA

Who Should Attend: The training is designed for people who have completed General Assistance Basics and are seeking certification. This is requirement 2 of 2 to receive certification in the Fundamentals of General Assistance Administration. 

Objective: Participants will be introduced to challenging General Assistance Scenarios.

A prerequisite of GA Basics needs to have been completed to register for this training.
 

Agenda

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.       Welcome & Introductions – Ryan Gorneau, GA Program Manager, City of Portland

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.    Advanced Fact Pattern/Lump Sums – Ryan Gorneau, GA Program Manager, City of Portland

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.   IAR Form and Reimbursement – Robin Reed, DHHS

10:45 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.    DHHS Programs Overview - Jem Hodsdon and Sean Emmons, OFI/DHHS

12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.     Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.      Burials and Cremations – Paige Kombakis, Social Services Regional Coordinator, Cumberland County

2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.     GA FAQs – Stacey Parra, Deputy GA Administrator, Town of Union & Ryan Gorneau, GA Program Manager, City of Portland

2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.     Questions & Answers – MWDA Board Members

 

**Confirmation**

Confirmation of class registration will be sent out one week prior to the start of the event. If an email has been provided, the confirmation will be sent electronically. If no email is on file, the confirmation will be mailed to the billing address provided on the registration form. Directions to the facility can be found on the MMA website at www.memun.org.

 

QUESTIONS/CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations must be submitted using this Cancellation form to cancel your registration for an event. Cancellations received before 10/14/24 will be assessed a $15 administrative fee for processing. Cancellations received on/after 10/14/24 will be charged 50% of the course fee (minimum of $15.00). Any registrant who does not attend and does not cancel their registration (i.e., no-show) and any cancellation received the day of the event will be charged the full registration fee. If you have any questions, please contact the Educational Services Office at (800) 452-8786 or (207) 623-8428.

 

ADA MESSAGE: In order to ensure your complete participation, we would appreciate your informing us of any special requirements you may have due to a disability.

 

MEMBERSHIP

Join MWDA! Visit www.mainewelfaredirectors.org to download a membership application or call the Educational Services Office at (800) 452-8786 or (207) 623-8428.

 

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