Training

Training and Development at SIM

We believe in hiring passionate, skilled professionals committed to supporting and uplifting the children and youth in our care. Our approach emphasizes ongoing development and training, ensuring our team is equipped to meet the needs of every individual we serve.

We hire and train a dedicated group of individuals, including:

  • Program and Services Managers

  • Child and Youth Care Workers

  • Coordinator of Child Specific Services

  • Home Supervisors

Each team member is carefully trained to provide compassionate, professional care, helping to create a supportive, safe, and nurturing environment for all children and youth in our homes.

The Innu Care Approach to Child and Youth Care (ICA-CYC) A program designed to help child and youth care workers develop the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to meet the provincially legislated standards for child and youth care while simultaneously attempting to preserve, rather than replace, traditional Innu knowledge about child-rearing. This training incorporates knowledge of respected community members, Elders, and the training participants themselves with North American and European child and youth care theories and traditions. 

The Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training program for child and youth care staff teaches staff how to help children learn constructive ways to handle crisis. The ability of the entire organization to respond effectively to children and young people in crisis situations is critical in establishing not only a safe environment, but also one that promotes growth and development. The skills, knowledge, and professional judgment of staff in responding to crises are critical factors in helping young people learn constructive and adaptive ways to deal with frustration, failure, anger, rejection, hurt, and depression. 

First Aid/CPR Lifesaving first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. 

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. 

CYC Documentation Accurate documentation and reporting, including mandated reporting responsibilities, why we report, who we are reporting to, and how reports contribute to the overall development of programs. CYCW know how to complete and use the documentation in the home. 

Applying Policies & Procedures in Practice This course will teach child and youth care workers to use and follow the operational policies and procedures that they must in order for the homes to meet provincial standards. 

SMART Goal Setting This training covers SMART goal development process in relation to Child and Youth Care Service Delivery. Strategies to ensure goal development and program philosophy/ practice framework remaining aligned.