R523-5-11. Curriculum Requirements for Youth-In-Transition Training Programs

  (1) This curriculum shall provide at least eight (8) hours of instruction for the Youth-In-Transition endorsement of PSS certification. The curriculum, which shall be approved by the Division, shall include, but not be limited to, the following components as they relate to Youth-In-Transition:

  (a) Meaning of Youth-In-Transition and specific challenges related to this population;

  (b) Preferred practice models and tools;

  (c) Population specific material regarding: common challenges, barriers, resources, relationship issues, recovery, housing, employment, legal, crisis, cultural and self-care.

  (d) Professional relationships, boundaries and limits.

  (2) The curriculum must be strength based and shall include:

  (a) Active listening and communication skills; and

  (b) Basic motivational interviewing skills.

  (3) The curriculum shall include a strong emphasis on ethical behavior, dual relationships, scope of peer support and professional boundaries and shall include case studies, role plays and experiential learning specific to Youth-In-Transition.

  (4) The Division, PSS, mental health and substance use disorder professionals and advocate organizations shall regularly review and make evidence-based updates to the curriculum at least every two years. Final determination on curriculum changes or updates shall be made by the Division.