May 6th and 7th 10-3:30 Eastern CSA curricula approved by the Department for 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