About this course
This course equips child care workers in residential and group care settings with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to build trust with youth, teach essential life skills, maintain a safe and supportive environment, and collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team. Learners will explore trauma-informed practices, communication strategies, crisis management, and the importance of self-care and professional boundaries.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- This course will help you develop the core skills and understanding needed to support youth in care. Review the objectives below to see what you'll achieve
- Describe the three core components of the child care worker role: building relationships, teaching, and managing the environment
- Apply trauma-informed strategies to build trust and rapport with youth
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, including active listening and meaningful praise
- Teach and reinforce daily living, behavioral, and social skills at each youth’s developmental level
- Support youth in developing problem-solving and emotional regulation skills
- Maintain a safe, structured, and positive living environment