This training is designed for those who are passionate about community service and interested in working with youth in a variety of professional settings including residential care facilities, community centers, and community-based programs to support the social, emotional, and developmental needs of young people. Instruction is highly interactive, offering opportunities to practice applying knowledge and skills in real-world scenarios.
This course series provides foundational training in trauma-informed care, crisis prevention and intervention, and ethical practice within youth-serving environments. Learners will learn to establish and maintain healthy boundaries, understand mandatory reporting laws, and respond empathetically to youth in residential and community programs. Emphasis is placed on developing workplace skills essential for youth care settings, including clear verbal and written communication, teamwork, and CPR certification.
This is a two-class series. Completion of both classes is required to obtain a Youth Care Worker Essentials Certificate of Completion.
Completion Time: 2 weeks
Cost: $799 per course ($1,598 for the two-part series). Full funding assistance is available.
Trauma Informed Behavioral Health (25 hours)
Schedule: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 8am-5pm
Course Description: This course provides training in a trauma-informed approach to care, based on an understanding of how trauma affects individuals neurologically, psychologically, socially, and developmentally. Learners will explore strategies for creating a physically and emotionally safe environment, including crisis prevention and intervention techniques. The course also covers professional ethics and healthy boundaries, helping participants understand legal requirements for reporting and confidentiality, as well as how to establish boundaries that foster safe, respectful, and therapeutic relationships with colleagues and youth.
Workplace Skills (29 hours)
Schedule: Monday: 8am-noon, Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 8am-5pm
Course Description: This course builds strong communication skills for youth‑serving settings, focusing on teamwork, active listening, and clear verbal and written communication. Learners practice documenting youth behavior, participating in collaborative meetings, and strengthening emotional intelligence to manage reactions and interpret cues. The course also introduces career pathways in behavioral health.
CPR & AED Certification included.
For questions, please reach out to [email protected]
CNM Ingenuity will be performing scheduled maintenance on Saturday, January 20 from 8 p.m. – 11 p.m. Students will not be able to submit or modify any forms during this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding. Please contact us with any questions.
CNM Ingenuity is closed for the holidays beginning Monday, December 22, 2025 and will reopen Monday, January 5, 2026. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!