Training San Diego Youth Services is committed to enhancing the professional skills of its employees, consistent with the agency’s goals and the employees’ job descriptions. In addition to development through on-the-job performance, mentoring, and supervision, staff members are recommended to obtain formal training hours as follows: All direct service positions requiring a Master’s degree (including licensed staff, AOD staff, MFT Trainees and MSW Interns): 20 hours/year. Foster Parents: 12 hours/year. Child Care Workers: 40 hours/year Core Staff/Direct Services: 12 hours/year Management Staff: 12 hours/year Actual required training hours may vary from the above recommendation depending on the contracts/projects the staff works on. The agency publishes an annual training calendar on which all in-house training and workshops are listed, as well as selected development opportunities offered in the community. Examples of training topics are HIV/AIDS Case management Coaching skills for managers Overview of substance abuse treatment for teens Mediation assisting service partners to resolve their own conflicts Harassment and discrimination awareness & prevention training Adolescent risk and resilience Building bridges with youth For a previous year listing of training offered, please contact Human Resources.