CW106 Child Welfare I - Supporting Positive Learning and Development
There is a growing body of knowledge in the area of child development that gives us more hope than ever that children, even those who have experienced significant trauma, can be helped to achieve their developmental goals. This body of knowledge emphasizes the important role of consistent and nurturing care.
CW211 Child Welfare II - Health and Safety for Children and Adolescents
This module on health and safety will introduce you to child health and safety issues, adolescent health and safety issues, Standard Precautions and worker safety. Health is not just the absence of disease; it is being in the best possible condition-physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
LFS01 Frontline Leadership - Introduction to Leadership and Frontline Supervision
This module provides an overview of the supervisor’s role, specifically how the supervisor enhances staff relations using effective communication skills, encouraging growth and self-development, facilitating teamwork, employing conflict resolution skills, and providing adequate supports to staff. It will provide you with an opportunity to identify
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CW102 Child Welfare I - Family Empowerment
This module on family empowerment is the foundation for the other modules in this series. We’ll start by defining your role as a Direct Support Professional and then move into discussions that should help develop your approach to family empowerment. As you complete this module, you will begin to understand your job and the seriousness of your role
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LFS09 Frontline Leadership - Advocacy
Advocacy is an important skill for frontline supervisors. The frontline supervisor has the responsibility and opportunity to advocate for staff, for services that support individuals and for themselves. Recognizing one’s own advocacy skills and experience, teaching others how to be effective advocates and managing change that effective advocacy can
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