By Lt-Colonel Les Marshall, the Secretary for Mission, Canada and Bermuda Territory
WELCOME
Fit4Mission Suite is a modular e-learning curriculum designed to support the ethical, missional, and professional delivery of The Salvation Army's community work and social services. It provides foundational learning of The Salvation Army's mission, vision, and values for those engaging in direct service and supports to the community. The learning content supports the values of service and stewardship, both by increasing personnel capacity with enhanced training resources and through developing our awareness of day-to-day operations and risk prevention approaches as we provide hope and dignity to those we support.
Fit4Mission is an orientation tool for employees, Officers, and volunteers. It is recommended that new personnel complete The Salvation Army Mission & Vision course in their first 90 days with The Salvation Army. All existing personnel are encouraged to complete this course. |
The Fit4Mission Suite contains seven courses, each with three modules. Once a student has completed the compulsory course (The Salvation Army Mission & Vision) access would be provided to the additional six courses.
IMPORTANT: Currently, the compulsory course is available in English and French; the additional courses will be available in French later in the year.
The Salvation Army Mission & Vision
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of The Salvation Army's mission and vision through three interconnected modules. It aims to equip participants with knowledge of the organization's foundations, insights into poverty and its impacts, and effective strategies for working with people. The modules include:
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The Salvation Army Foundations: Learn about The Salvation Army's mission, vision, values, and history, along with its social ministry in Canada and Bermuda. This module covers social justice, identity standards, and accessibility policies.
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Understanding Poverty: Explore the definitions and measures of poverty, contributing factors, social determinants of health, and effective responses. This module focuses on a holistic approach to breaking the cycle of poverty.
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Working with People: Develop practical skills for building relationships, maintaining professional boundaries, and managing conflicts of interest. This module emphasizes ethical and effective interactions with diverse clients.
Trauma-Informed Care
This course consists of three modules and focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary for effective trauma-informed care. The modules include:
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What is Trauma?: Learn about the definition, types, and effects of trauma. This module covers the signs and symptoms of trauma and how it impacts mental, emotional, and physical health.
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Trauma-Informed Care: Explore the principles of trauma-informed care, including safety, trustworthiness, choice, control, and collaboration. This module emphasizes the importance of integrating trauma-sensitive practices into everyday interactions and organizational policies.
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Workplace Trauma Management: Develop practical strategies for managing trauma within the workplace. Learn how to implement trauma-informed approaches in professional settings, support colleagues and employees affected by trauma, and create a resilient and empathetic work environment.
Care Management
This course consists of three modules and focuses on the skills and knowledge necessary for effective care management. The modules include:
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Intake and Case Management: Learn best practices for conducting intake assessments, developing care plans, and managing cases.
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Effective Goal Setting: Learn how to set and achieve goals with clients, and strategies for monitoring and evaluating progress.
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Motivational Interviewing and Advocacy: Develop skills for motivating clients and advocating for their needs.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
This course consists of three modules and focuses on developing skills for working with diverse populations. The modules include:
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Understanding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Learn about the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in service provision, and strategies for promoting these values.
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Prejudice, Bias, and Reflective Practice: Develop skills for recognizing and addressing prejudice and bias in the workplace, and strategies for engaging in reflective practice.
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Working Across Differences: Learn how to effectively work with individuals and communities with diverse backgrounds and needs.
Mindfulness & Self Care
This course consists of three modules and focuses on developing skills for self-care and mindfulness. The modules include:
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Mindfulness: Learn about the benefits of mindfulness, and strategies for developing mindfulness practices.
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Self-Care: Develop skills for effectively practicing self-care, and strategies for integrating self-care into your work and personal life.
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Compassion Fatigue: Learn about the impacts of compassion fatigue and burnout, and strategies for preventing and addressing these issues.
Spiritual & Religious Care
This course consists of three modules and focuses on providing spiritual and religious care. The modules include:
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Care: Spiritual vs Religion: Learn about the differences between spiritual and religious care, and the importance of providing both in a respectful and effective manner.
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Connections to the Soul: Learn strategies for building connections with clients through spiritual and religious care, and how to respect clients' diverse spiritual and religious backgrounds.
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Coffee Time: Learn how to effectively use "coffee time" as a tool for building connections and providing spiritual and religious care.
Conflict Resolution
This course consists of three modules and focuses on developing skills for effective conflict resolution. The modules include:
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Conflict Theory: Learn about the different types of conflict, and theories for understanding the root causes of conflict.
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Workplace Conflict Management: Develop skills for effectively managing conflict in the workplace, and strategies for preventing and addressing workplace conflicts.
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Biblical Reflections of Conflict: Learn about the biblical foundation for humility and vulnerability in conflict resolution, and strategies for promoting these values in the workplace.
For any inquiries, please contact the Community Mission Department.
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