Adult Services Training Academy
APS Supervisor Core
About Supervisor Core
APS Supervisor Core Competency training modules are based on research, national needs assessment data, stakeholder feedback, and evolving APS practice. Curriculum is developed with subject-matter experts in concert with the Superviosr Curriculum Advisory Committee (SCAC). Training is offered in a variety of curriculum lengths and modalities to accommodate supervisor's competing demands. The training is intended for supervisors both new and experienced. Please note: Training modules will be released on a rolling basis as they are piloted, finalized, and reviewed bu NAPSA Education Review Committee. Please see below for anticipated release dates.
Registration Instructions
You only need to register if you have never taken an eLearning with us in the past.
- To ensure accurate recording of your APS E-Learning completions, please register using your County Email address. Click on the Register for E-Learning link below.
- Within one business day, you will receive an email containing your login credentials for our Cybertrain Learning Management System (LMS), granting you access to our catalog of APS E-Learning courses.
- A short walkthrough video will be attached to this email. Please review the information in the video to log in to the LMS and get started with your training.
- If you have any questions regarding the registration of your account, please feel free to contact Damian Lee at dlee18@mail.fresnostate.edu.
If you require an updated transcript of the APS courses you have completed, kindly reach out to Cynthia Rodriguez at cynthia@mail.fresnostate.edu.
Please note that student transcripts will only be provided directly to the individual worker. If you are a supervisor seeking a transcript for a worker, please advise the worker to request their transcript directly from us. They may choose to share it with you at their own discretion.
Module 1 - Understanding Self as Supervisor
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In this foundational 90-minute eLearning, 4-hour instructor led training, and 30-minute Transfer of Learning Activity on a trauma-informed framework for APS supervisors, participants will explore a trauma-informed care approach from biological, programmatic, and policy levels. Each modality can be taken separately or together for a more in-depth experience.
Thank you to our SME, Gabriela Grant, MA, for developing the curriculum and to Brenda Wilson-Codispoti, MSW, LCSW, for providing editing support and contributions to this project.
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In this interactive, foundational 90 minute eLearning or 2-hour Instructor-Led training on strengths-based development and supervision, identify and explore your strengths and how to apply a strengths-based supervisory approach with your staff. Tips, tools, and best practices will be shared for use on the job and in supervision. Each modality can be taken separately or together for a more-in-depth experience.
Thank you to our SME, Joanne Chen, MA, CPC for developing the curriculum for this project and to Brenda Wilson-Codispoti for coordinating this project.
Module 2 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion/Transformation
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In this interactive, multi-module training, learn what factors currently influence the way the public thinks about elder abuse and practice a new communication strategy developed by the National Center on Elder Abuse, in conjunction with the Frameworks Institute. Resources, toolkits and other helpful information will be shared to help participants continue the reframing process.
This multi-module training consists of a 60-minute eLearning and a 90-minute instructor-led booster. The 60-minute eLearning is designed to be completed prior to the instructor-led booster.
Module 3 - Supporting Team Building and Individual Development
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Module 4 - Case Consultation and Critical Thinking
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This 5-hour, interactive, 2-day training which includes a 30-minute Transfer of Learning Activity will address specific, foundational roles of case consultation and will incorporate a transfer of learning activity that will allow APS Supervisors to apply their own unique skills to approach and lead the case consultation process.
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Module 5 - Supervising for Accountability an Retention
Module 6 - Safety and Self Care
Module 7 - Collaboration and Leadership
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Original Instructor-Led Modules
Foundations of Effective Supervision
Understanding Self As Supervisor
Working with Less