Training Youth Support Workers

Based on a national survey of 254 transition service providers conducted by Youth MOVE National, researchers at Pathways RTC analyzed the training needs of youth workers who provide mental health support services to youth. Differences were found between the needs of peer support workers and non-peer support staff—for example, peer workers asked for more in-person and on-the-job training, while other staff asked for more training on youth culture and technology. Both groups identified trauma-informed care as a high priority for training; the expense of training and a heavy work load were the two most commonly cited barriers to participation.

Access the study here: https://www.pathwaysrtc.pdx.edu/pdf/projPTTP-JBHSR-Training-Needs-Transition-Service-Providers.pdf