Regional Core Training – Pre-Service
Effective March 2020, RCT will be delivered virtually via webinar, eLearnings, independent study, field activities, and 1:1 virtual coaching to support skill development. Classroom sessions and webinar sessions contain the same content and similar learning opportunities, as well as all the same handouts. Additional handouts and independent learning packets are in place for virtual delivery of some sessions.
Field-Based Learning
- Transfer of Learning Activities
- eLearnings
- Ethics & Confidentiality
- Worker Safety
- Mandatory Reporter Roles and Responsibilities: DCYF staff need to complete this eLearning through in the Learning Center, and may need to wait for Learning Center access. It is recommended all RCT Participants complete this eLearning by the end of the second week of instruction.
Tribal participants, CWTAP participants, and anyone who does not have DCYF Learning Center access can complete RCT eLearnings by using the RCT eLearning links contained in this document.
Resources Supporting Child Welfare Practice
National Association of Social Workers
NASW Resources for Social Work Practice during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
NCCD Children’s Research Center
Child Welfare Safety Assessment and Planning During COVID-19 and Physical Distancing
National Child Welfare Workforce Institute
Webinar Series – Supporting the Virtual Workforce
Action for Child Protection – Handout
Webinar Series – Supporting the Virtual Workforce: – October 2020 Webinar Handout: Guidelines for Ongoing Safety Management: Maintaining Sufficient Surveillance and Support
Resources Supporting Child Welfare Worker Well-being
National Association of Social Workers
NASW Social Work Practice: – Self-Care during the Coronavirus Pandemic
University of Buffalo School of Social Work
Self-Care Starter Kit – UB-SSW has put together a great package of printable resources, articles, and tools to facilitate self-care and worker well-being
Social Work Today – Article
Social Worker Well-Being in the Time of COVID-19