10-3:30 Eastern CSA Certification -approved by Deparment of Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID) as10-hour training curriculum for the Community Support Associate certification. Curriculum provides the attendee with an understanding of the requirements for community support associates—both eligibility and training. Core Competencies include: Core 1 Engaging Consumers and Family Members Core 2 Crisis Management Core 3 Self-Advocacy & Navigation skills Core 4 Behavior Modification Planning and Implementation Core 5 Ethics Core 6 Cultural Competency Core 7 Documentation Core 8 Mental Health/Substance use Issues Core 9 Stength-based Approach to Services Core 10 Developmental Perspectives Across the Life Span