STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Behind every strong program is a strong team—and building that team takes more than good intentions. It requires thoughtful hiring, clear expectations, ongoing coaching, and a culture that helps people thrive.
This course equips leaders with practical tools to strengthen every stage of the employee journey—from hiring to onboarding, performance management to professional development. Whether you’re supervising a small team or building out your HR systems, you’ll walk away with actionable tools and templates that reflect your values, protect your people, and sustain your mission.
YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
- A step-by-step roadmap for hiring, onboarding, supervision, and staff development
- Editable templates for job descriptions, onboarding checklists, and review tools
- Guidance on coaching, accountability, legal considerations, and staff separation
- A framework to build a healthy staff culture rooted in stewardship and trust
- A CAFO Certificate of Completion to demonstrate your learning
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Customizable Tools
& Templates
Access a full Staff Management Toolkit with editable job descriptions, onboarding guides, performance reviews, professional development plans, and more.
Team Discussion &
Summary Guides
Lead team conversations around healthy culture, leadership development, and accountability using our built-in discussion prompts.
CAFO Certificate of
Completion
Show your commitment to growth and best practices with a downloadable certificate from CAFO.
A PROVEN FRAMEWORK FOR BETTER CARE
This course is part of CAFO’s Core Elements of Success program, which provides a clear roadmap to improving outcomes for vulnerable children through evidence-based training on key aspects of quality care.
Drawing from global best practices and enriched by insights from NGOs, field experts, and experienced leaders, each course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to provide quality care for vulnerable children and families. Topics range from child protection and confidentiality to board governance and fiscal accountability—giving you the resources to implement best practices across every aspect of your organization, ensuring your efforts lead to meaningful, positive outcomes.
If you're committed to achieving measurable results—rather than just hoping for positive outcomes—and need actionable strategies and tools to improve your program, this course is for you.
CAFO’s Core Elements of Success: Simplified care improvement, designed for you.
AT A GLANCE
Lead with clarity and care through effective hiring, supervision, and team development.
- Who is This Course For?
- Organizational leaders overseeing teams serving vulnerable children and families
- US-based staff supporting field teams, HR systems, or international program oversight
- Network leaders equipping others with tools for people development and leadership
- Church-based organizations or ministries managing volunteers or staff
- Time Commitment
- Fully self-paced
- This course takes 4 hours to complete, but you’re welcome to move at your own pace.
- Price
- $89 CAFO Members
- $99 Non-Members
- Need help covering the cost? Learn about scholarships and group discounts.
- Coupon codes can be applied at checkout.
COURSE CURRICULUM PREVIEW
- Why does hiring well matter?
- Preparing for the Hiring Process
- 1. Identify the Hiring Team
- 2. Develop the Hiring Criteria
- 3. Write a clear job description or independent contractor agreement
- 4. Recruit Quality Candidates
- 5. Create an organized and transparent system for collecting and screening resumes
- 6. Prepare methods to assess candidates
- 7. The equitable and competitive compensation assessment process
- 8. Extending an offer of employment
- Activity: Staff Development and Management Toolkit
EXPLORE OTHER COURSES
Want to keep learning? Check out other courses in CAFO’s Core Elements of Success program.
