Bayfront Youth Services provides a comprehensive suite of agency trainings aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of parents, professionals, social service agencies, and community members. These trainings are spearheaded by the Director of Staff Development, Christopher Smith, who brings expertise and leadership to the program’s educational initiatives.

Scope and Content of Trainings

The agency trainings are carefully curated to address a wide range of needs and are continuously updated to stay relevant to the latest practices in the field. Since its inception in 2015, Bayfront has expanded its offerings to include the following courses:

- Basic Wraparound Training: Participants learn the fundamentals of the Wraparound approach to support children and families.

- Basic Therapeutic Behavioral Services: This course covers the essentials of providing behavioral support services to children with emotional or behavioral difficulties.

- Basic Life Support/CPR/AED: A critical training for individuals to provide basic life support, including CPR and AED use.

- HeartSaver CPR/AED/First Aid: This training provides the skills needed to perform CPR, use an AED, and administer first aid in emergencies.

- American Safety and Health Institute CPR/AED/First Aid: Accredited training for comprehensive life-saving skills.

- Special Incident Reporting: Participants are trained in the procedures for reporting special incidents within a care-providing context.

- In-vivo Shadowing: This hands-on training involves observation and practical experience in a real-world setting.

- Plan of Care and Family Safety/Crisis Planning: The course focuses on creating effective care plans and preparing for potential crises.

- Pro-Act: A training designed to equip participants with skills in proactive and preventive personal safety.

- Youth Mental Health First Aid: A newly added course aimed at helping youth by recognizing and addressing mental health issues.

Scheduling and Inquiries

Bayfront Youth Services offers flexibility in scheduling trainings to accommodate the needs of various groups and organizations. Interested parties can view the electronic brochure for the Agency Trainings Program or reach out directly to Christopher Smith via the provided contact details to inquire about training schedules and pricing. This proactive step towards education and skill development by Bayfront underscores their commitment to fostering a safer and more informed community.