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Residential Aide

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Delivery
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2 Semesters
Estimated Time To Complete
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What you'll learn

Embark on a fulfilling career path in residential support services with this Residential Aide microcredential. This microcredential is tailored for those seeking a career to support people in recovery for alcohol or substance abuse. You will learn essential skills need to oversee behavior and activities in residential settings for people with those in recovery which may include people with developmental disabilities or facing mental health challenges. You will assist clients with daily living tasks, care coordination, and group activities and enhance your writing skills so that you are prepared to document your work. While not directly engaged in counseling, you will hone communication skills and acquire foundational knowledge in the helping field. This microcredential is a great starting point for those needing the experience necessary to begin the pathway to the NYS Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification from the National Alliance for Direct Support professionals. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for residential aide positions.

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Skills covered

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Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.

Faculty

Patty Tvaroha
Program Chair, Residential Aide Credential



 

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