Mandatory
Must be completed within 6 months of hire.
Length
6 days (3 days for 2 weeks)
Prerequisites
Description
Social Servicse Assistant Training is an interactive, professional development activity that focuses on the essential skills and knowledge SSA s need to support the safety and permanency of children and families served by Child Welfare. This training is required for all new Social Services Assistants within six months of hire and is six days in length spread out over two weeks. In this training, Social Service Assistants will learn about the valuable role they play in supporting child welfare caseworks to engage families and keep children safe. This training provides entry level instruction on key practice and policy top areas related to the primary functions of the Social Services Assistant position.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Using the Oregon Safety Model to ensure safe and meaningful visits;
- Family Culture and Parenting Styles;
- Parent Coaching;
- Child Development;
- Engagement and Communication which includes information on the Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing; and
- Documentation and Court Presentations.
This training will include lectures, individual and group activities and application of the information to case scenarios.
Resources
Length
2 days
Description
A large percentage of children and families in the child welfare system have been affected by trauma, which may have a lasting impact on their well-being and functioning.
TIPS For Child Welfare Workers is a two-day training that will help child welfare professionals:
- Understand the impact of trauma on development and behaviors of children and families
- Identify and address specific trauma-related needs of children and families and
- Integrate a trauma-informed approach to effectively engage, plan for and serve children and families.
Resources