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521: Quarterly Practice Session

This training program outlines the four critical stages of caseworker development within Pennsylvania's Child Welfare Training Program. Participants will learn about the High Anxiety Stage, where new workers feel overwhelmed; the Make It or Break It Stage, which tests their resilience; the Basic Skills Stage, where confidence grows; and the Relative Independence Stage, where caseworkers find their expertise. Each stage emphasizes the importance of ongoing skill development and provides strategies for managing stress and maintaining motivation in this challenging field.

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521: Quarterly Practice Session

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  1. 521: Quarterly Practice Session Preparing For Success: How To Prepare Worker For The Job Ahead The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program

  2. The Four Stages Of Caseworker Development • The High Anxiety Stage; • The Make It or Break It Stage; • The Basic Skills Stage; and • The Relative Independence Stage The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program

  3. The High Anxiety Stage • Begins on day 1 and can last up to 6 months; • Overwhelmed by all of things they have to learn to do; • May feel inadequately prepared for the job ahead; • Confusion about feelings toward abusive and/or neglectful parents; and • Excitement, enthusiasm and challenge. The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program

  4. The Make It Or Break It Stage • May overlap with previous stage; • Begins after 3-4 weeks on the job and may last up to 6 months; • A key component of this stage may be ambivalence due to frustration or influence from pessimistic “seasoned” caseworkers; • Caseworkers will begin to have some confidence and familiarity with their unit and the Agency; • May question if the job is right for them; • May develop a sense of “belonging” in their unit; • Caseworkers will need continuous opportunities to practice their new skills; and • May question supervisor credibility. The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program

  5. The Basic Skills Stage • Caseworkers will possess core skills, but generally lack specialized knowledge; • Caseworkers can identify and analyze problems facing their clients; • Caseworkers will work with more confidence and gain some satisfaction from their work; • Caseworkers with core skills will begin to identify barriers such as high caseloads and lack of funding; and • Caseworkers may experience compassion fatigue or a desire for less supervision. The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program

  6. The Relative Independence Stage • This is the desired state for caseworkers as they are the most knowledgeable and dependable; • Caseworkers have a strong sense of independence and competence; • Are able to determine a significant portion of supervision agendas; • May express needs to grow professionally; • Most common stage for the occurrence of compassion fatigue; and • Caseworkers may become frustrated or disillusioned without adequate support and opportunity for growth. The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program

  7. S.M.A.R.T. Action PlanningElbert Hubbard Quote "Many people fail in life, not for lack of ability or brains or even courage, but simply because they have never organized their energies around a goal.“ -Elbert Hubbard The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program

  8. S.M.A.R.T. Action Planning Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program

  9. Possible Facilitated Discussion Topics • Effective Orientation Strategies • Training • Stress Management • Time Management The Pennsylvania Child Welfare Training Program

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