This learning program provides learners with a comprehensive review of the assessment processes for safety and risk. Learners use a real-life case scenario to conduct safety and risk assessments. As learners practice conducting assessments, they receive hands-on guidance and feedback in real time. Learners explore various tools, including critical thinking skills, to guide their decision-making in best supporting children and families.
Who Should Attend?
Direct service staff, supervisors and managers working in Child Protection, Prevention and Foster Care.
Course Benefits
Learners will:
- Demonstrate using critical thinking skills to guide their decision-making.
- Distinguish between safety and risk.
- Identify the processes to assess safety and risk and explain why both are used.
- Receive hands-on guidance on how to conduct safety and risk assessments and obtain feedback in real time to best support children and families.
Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Components
Once enrolled in the course, learners will complete:
- An online pre-test.
- A one-day, virtual, instructor-led workshop.
- An online post-test.
Completion of all components is necessary to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Continuing Education Units
The New York City Administration for Children’s Services is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0402. This course is 6.5 contact hours/0.65 CEUs. CEU credit is contingent upon completion of all course components.
Registration
Register for this course by logging in to Cornerstone, browse for the course name and complete all information. For more information about the ACS Workforce Institute, please contact the Help Desk at WIhelpdesk@acs.nyc.gov or call (212) 748-1898.