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.