Building Cultural Competence in Professional Practice

This course focuses on practical skills for demonstrating competence in cross-cultural helping. Through real-life examples and practice activities, participants will deepen their understanding of what operating as a culturally competent practitioner means. They will develop skills to build trust, communicate across cultural differences, and adapt services to meet the needs of individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

This training is approved for three hours of continuing education for core social work, related licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, family violence intervention specialists (FVIP), and Babies Can’t Wait Project SCEIs in Area 1 Children and Famlies-Birth to 8.

Instructor:

Darrell Green is an Instructional Services Coordinator for the Professional Excellence Program. In this role, he provides training and development opportunities for a variety of human services professionals. Previously, he served as a Staff Development Professional and Project Administrator with the Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) for more than 8 years where he provided training and staff development for DFCS Administrators, Supervisors and frontline Case Managers.  During his 30 years of service in child welfare, Mr. Green has served as a Project Administrator with the Carter Center of Emory University, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Coordinator in Fulton County Juvenile Court, a community organizer, a parenting course instructor, and a parenting curriculum developer with a focus on initiatives for non-custodial fathers.

As a professional speaker and trainer, Mr. Green has delivered numerous keynotes and workshop presentations at professional conferences and training events.  As the father of three sons, Mr. Green is passionate about his role as a parent and committed to helping other fathers embrace their responsibility as parents.

Monday, March 31, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM Virtual

Questions? Email cwtc@gsu.edu or call 470-279-1785.

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