Program model of care
The nature of our program would normalize the living experience as much as possible while ensuring that the youth’s needs are being met in a safe, stable, and caring environment and to provide the youth the same opportunities for recreation, growth, learning and development as their peers. A key component of the home is the consistency and commitment of the Youth Workers, supported by a trained Management Team.
The clear and daily expectations and positive peer culture result in youth who are more motivated to succeed and with the structured and safe environment, as well as the use of positive reinforcement, youth feel comfortable and stay motivated and open to skills coaching and learning new life skills.
Cognitive behavioral strategies as taught in Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) are utilized by trained Youth Workers to promote open conversation, exercise active listening and promote the development of alternative behaviors when faced with intense feelings. Youth are empowered to choose better outcomes as they become more aware of their feelings and learn more positive ways to cope with their stressors. Youth are supported and are allowed opportunities to learn and practice the skills necessary to achieve better outcomes. The use of individualized therapeutic programming will teach new skills, strengthen positive development and track progress towards goals with data that can then be reviewed at the Plan of Care.
Our staff will receive training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention from our Owner/Operator Andrew Beaton. Andrew has over 20 years of experience in the group home field and graduated from Carlton University in 2008 with a Bachelor's Degree with Honors in Psychology and a minor in Anthropology; and is a licensed NVCI Trainer. This training aims to help our staff provide the best possible care and welfare for assaultive, disruptive, or out-of-control persons, even during the most violent moment. The training focuses on prevention, de-escalation, personal safety, and physical intervention.
This program will be run in-house as a 10-hour course with a 4-hour refresher course taught every six months.
This program will be relevant to our client's needs as some may become assaultive, disruptive, or out-of-control. Therefore, our staff must know how to prevent and de-escalate these situations.