This learning program provides newly hired, direct service staff with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to begin their work in Prevention services. It is delivered in three phases, each focusing on the following area of practice:
- Building a Foundation for our Work
- Partnering with Families to Achieve Safety, Permanency and Well-being
- Promoting Child and Youth Well-being
This virtual learning program consists of a combination of eLearning courses and virtual, instructor-led sessions.
Who Should Attend?
New direct service staff working in Prevention services.
Course Benefits
Learners will:
- Receive an overview of their role and responsibilities within the context of the Child Welfare system.
- Be trained to partner with families to create plans that address safety, behavioral change and well-being.
- Apply critical thinking techniques and a trauma-focused viewpoint to casework to improve
outcomes for families. - Better understand how implicit bias affects decision-making in child welfare.
- Gain knowledge and practical skills to identify and address intimate partner violence.
- Be able to build relationships to improve assessments using strengths-based engagement.
Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Components
Once enrolled in the course, learners will complete the following phases:
Completion of all components is necessary to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Continuing Education Units
Check individual courses for any available CEUs.
Registration
To register and for more information about this course or the ACS Workforce Institute, please contact the Help Desk at WIhelpdesk@acs.nyc.gov or call (212) 748-1898.