N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 14 § 594.13

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 594.13 - Training

(a) Each licensed housing program shall develop an orientation and ongoing training program which, at a minimum, addresses the following areas:

(1) ensuring trauma-sensitive safe environments for all youth in residence;

(2) child and adolescent mental health issues;

(3) child and adolescent developmental issues;

(4) medication management;

(5) proactive positive intervention techniques;

(6) strength-based skills training/crisis intervention;

(7) cultural competence, including assessment of issues and effects on treatment;

(8) suicidal behaviors, sexual and physical abuse, chemical abuse, anger control and runaway behavior;

(9) youth advocacy;

(10) work with families in the areas of providing support, advocacy and the development of partnerships;

(11) human rights; and

(12) incident reporting.

(b) Each staff member who interacts with the youth and families of a teaching family home program shall satisfactorily complete a minimum preservice training pursuant to training curriculum approved by the Office of Mental Health.

(c) Each staff member of a teaching family home who supervises staff or takes part in staff, youth, or program evaluation must satisfactorily complete the Office of Mental Health approved preservice, consultation, and evaluation curriculum.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 14 § 594.13