What does Authorization consist of for new workers?
A non-authorized staff member becomes eligible for Authorization after the completion of the Child Welfare Pathway to Authorization Series. Trainees must complete classroom and online instruction and participate in field practice activities. Assessments occur throughout the training to determine training effectiveness. Once new workers complete the training series, and pass the Authorization Candidacy Exam (ACE), they will be eligible to be Authorized by their agency.
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What are new workers allowed to do pre-Authorization?
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RCWP2A Overview for Supervisors
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