We are developing the next generation of certified prevention workforce in Urban America.
We talk to individuals and businesses about why it is important for prevention workers to continue education. We then prepare classes and workshops where we review Ohio Certified Prevention (OCP) certification requirements. ArkBuilders staff will teach the individual in the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) process.
Our program then teaches the worker how to develop coalitions or collaborations to address community issues. The worker is finally taught how to develop their own theory of change and logic model for communities. We train workers in developing a community-based readiness program through 12 categories.
Our goal is to train urban youth organizations in the youth-led process and develop urban prevention/community workers.
Why is leadership development so important in the urban core?
- Without developed leadership there can be no progress (the talent tenth principal)
- Lack of indigenous leadership lead to dependency
We also strive to develop certified prevention workforce in Urban America:
- The case for continuing education and equipped workforce
- Prepare worker for the OCP certifications
- Ground prevention worker in the SPF process
- Train prevention worker in the community-based process
- Develop theory of Change and Logic Model
- Train prevention workers in community readiness process force development
Program Development
Our commitment to your community
To facilitate change in the environment of the community, to bring awareness of the influx of a new culture entering an old system, to focus on the community needs by using a multi-dimensional approach, to assess, consult, train and produce systems (programs) for success.
We commit to utilizing a multi-level approach. We mediate change through impactful programs, which not only identify needs and trains community members, but also produce positive contributing community advocates.
Community readiness assessment
The purpose of community readiness is to provide communities with the stages of readiness for the development of appropriate strategies that are more successful and cost effective. We commit to utilizing a multi-level approach. We mediate change through impactful programs, which not only identify needs and trains community members, but also produce positive contributing community advocates.
ArkBuilders enriches the community through the coordinated involvement of community sectors to meet the needs of the community and build a healthy and welcoming environment
- Community readiness
- Assessment
- Capacity
- Planning
- Implementation
- Evaluation and Cultural competence
Community readiness – the purpose of the community readiness is to provide communities with the stages of readiness for the development of appropriate strategies to address community issues.
Assessment – Assess community needs based on epidemiological data, Understand a population’s needs, review the resources that are required and available, and Identify the readiness of the community to address prevention needs and service gaps
Capacity – Build community capacity to address their needs Capacity building involves mobilizing human, organizational, and financial resources to meet project goals. Training and education to promote readiness are also critical aspects of building capacity.
Planning – Develop a strategic plan, Planning involves the creation of a comprehensive plan with goals, objectives, and strategies aimed at meeting the substance abuse prevention needs of the community. During this phase, organizations select logic models and evidence-based policies and programs. They also determine costs and resources needed for effective implementation.
Implementation – Implement effective community programs, policies and practices, the implementation phase of the SPF process is focused on carrying out the various components of the prevention plan, as well as identifying and overcoming any potential barriers. During program implementation, organizations detail the evidence-based policies and practices that need to be undertaken, develop specific timelines, and decide on ongoing program evaluation needs.
Evaluation – Evaluate their efforts for outcomes. Evaluation helps organizations recognize what they have done well and what areas need improvement. The process of evaluation involves measuring the impact of programs and practices to understand their effectiveness and any need for change. Evaluation efforts therefore greatly influence the future planning of a program. It can also impact sustainability, because evaluation can show that resources are being used wisely
Sustainability – Sustainability refers to the process through which a prevention system becomes a norm and is integrated into ongoing operations. Sustainability is vital to ensuring that prevention values and processes are firmly established, that partnerships are strengthened, and that financial and other resources are secured over the long term.
Cultural competence – Cultural competence is the process of communicating with audiences from diverse geographic, ethnic, racial, cultural, economic, social, and linguistic backgrounds. Becoming culturally competent is a dynamic process that requires cultural knowledge and skill development at all service levels, including policymaking, administration, and practice.
Source: SAMHSA Website: http://www.samhsa.gov/prevention/spfcomponents.aspx
