Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce

Child Welfare Podcast

Join Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, for a new podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” She talks with child welfare professionals, trainers, program leaders, and innovators to discuss how they’re reimagining training and workforce development in the 21st century. Learn how simulation training, coaching and mentoring, and greater focus on well-being, are all helping students and frontline workers work more effectively with Florida’s children and families.

Episodes

  1. Jun 10

    E6: Cultivating Leadership in Child Welfare: Knowledge, Skills, and Mindset

    Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of professional development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” In this episode, learn why leadership development is currently crucial in child welfare. KT Sherrod, Assistant Director of organizational development programming, and Byrony Escobar, a trauma-informed social worker, offer their expertise on training. They also describe the tools, skills, and mindset that child welfare leaders will need to succeed in the future. “What gives me hope for the future of leadership development is that shift we’re seeing towards a more human-centered, family-centered, person-centered practice, and emotionally intelligent leadership. Because for a long time, leadership and success have been defined by compliance and addressing crises as they come up. Now we’re finally recognizing that developing people, by supporting their growth, their resilience, their confidence especially, that’s what actually sustains the work.” — Byrony Escobar Guests: Kristyn “KT” Sherrod, Florida Institute for Child Welfare Byrony Escobar, Family Support Services Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare Podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare Host:  Kristina Finch Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

  2. Jun 3

    E5: Caring for the Human: Supporting Worker Well-Being

    Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” In this episode, Kristina discusses the well-being practices and innovations being implemented for child welfare professionals in Florida. Learn more about the mission to enhance their well-being as they work with Florida’s children and families every day. “Sometimes burnout is unseen, and it becomes this big problem. How can leaders start to assess this within their organization before it kind of blows up, and the unseen becomes seen? Get an understanding of what's happening with frontline staff. What are their experiences and stories? Is there psychological safety in the organization so that these discussions can be really talked about?” Kristine Posada Guests: Kristine Posada, Florida Institute for Child Welfare Candice Howell, Florida Institute for Child Welfare Shivana Gentry, Sunshine Health Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare Host:  Kristina Finch Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

  3. May 27

    E4: Practice Makes Confident: Simulation-Based Learning in Child Welfare

    Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” In this episode, Kristina discusses how simulation is being incorporated into preservice training for child welfare professionals in Florida. Her guests explain what kinds of simulations are proving valuable for caseworkers, and they envision how this method will influence training in the future. “Once they went through the simulation themselves, they were blown away. Every last one of them said, ‘I wish I had this type of training when I came through preservice.’” William Swain Guests: William Swain, University of South Florida Kimberly Lauterbach, Florida Department of Children and Families Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare Host:  Kristina Finch Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

  4. May 20

    E3: Coaching From Anywhere: Virtual Coaching in Action

    Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” In this episode, Kristina takes a closer look at virtual coaching and how it’s being used to help child welfare professionals better understand their own strengths and how best to employ them on the job. Learn about successes and challenges resulting from virtual coaching and what the future holds for this innovative approach. “Coaching is tapping into their motivations. Because if I tap into their motivations, they're more likely to achieve what they want to achieve and not what I want to achieve.” Steve McGarvey Guests: Candice Howell, Florida Institute for Child Welfare Steve McGarvey, Florida Institute for Child Welfare Brenda Lockwood, Butler Institute for Families Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare Facebook: @fsuchildwelfare Instagram: @fsuchildwelfare LinkedIn: @fsuchildwelfare Host:  Kristina Finch Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

  5. May 13

    E2: Designing for Impact: Instructional Design in Child Welfare Training

    Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” In this episode, Kristina discusses with her guests the value of instructional design in child welfare training—why it matters, how training is shaped by the way people learn, and what type of innovations are being developed to help child welfare professionals in the future. “Instructional design really is the foundation of effective training. It helps us align learning experiences with the actual needs of the child welfare workforce. We see learning as a journey, not a one-time event.” Samantha Schoenberger Guests: Lyndi Bradley, Institute for Trauma & Resilience Studies Samantha Schoenberger, Florida Institute for Child Welfare Tenille Taylor, Florida Institute for Child Welfare Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare Facebook: fsuchildwelfare Instagram: fsuchildwelfare LinkedIn: fsuchildwelfare Host:  Kristina Finch Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

  6. May 6

    E1: Immersive Learning: Virtual Reality on the Frontlines

    Host Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, leads a series of conversations in this podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” In this episode, Kristina explores with her guests how virtual reality is transforming child welfare training for students and professionals across Florida. They are developing valuable skills designed to help them practice real-world scenarios in a safe environment before they ever meet a family on the job. “VR technology is a technology we can use to immerse them in a realistic situation where they have the opportunity to interview families. How they react to you depends on how you question them. There are 16 quadrillion potential pathways through this experience, so no one's getting the same experience.” Kyle Cook Guests: Kyle Cook, Former Manager Florida Institute for Child Welfare Katerina Manias, Florida Institute for Child Welfare Kristen Puckett, Florida Department of Children and Families Just a reminder: Our guests’ opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views, policies, or positions of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. Tune in and subscribe to our Child Welfare podcast at http://FICW.FSU.EDU/PODCAST The Florida Institute for Child Welfare seeks to promote safety, permanency, and well-being among children and families within the child welfare system. Learn more about our research and professional development programs at http://FICW.FSU.EDU Connect with us on social media: @FSUChildWelfare Facebook: fsuchildwelfare Instagram: fsuchildwelfare LinkedIn: fsuchildwelfare Host:  Kristina Finch Producing/Editing: David Heller, Brantley Jones, Izzy Cring

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Join Kristina Finch, Associate Director of Professional Development at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, for a new podcast, “Innovation at the Frontline: Supporting the Workforce.” She talks with child welfare professionals, trainers, program leaders, and innovators to discuss how they’re reimagining training and workforce development in the 21st century. Learn how simulation training, coaching and mentoring, and greater focus on well-being, are all helping students and frontline workers work more effectively with Florida’s children and families.

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