IP-CANS in Supervision: Coaching Staff towards Practice Integration (previously Module C) is a dynamic, one-day workshop designed for managers and supervisors who guide social workers, mental health plan clinicians, juvenile probation staff and CFT facilitators in their use of CANS in child welfare and/or mental health practice. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, leaders will explore how to coach staff in integrating IP-CANS into CFT processes and case planning. This training also prepares participants to navigate the upcoming Tiered Rate Structure and highlights the deep interconnection between assessment, teaming and service delivery. By building leadership capacity and alignment, this course enhances the overall quality of child welfare case management services. It is strongly recommended that participants complete another IP-CANS training prior to enrollment.
What will I learn in this training?
Participants will leave with the tools and confidence to:
- Lead the implementation of team-based practice models and support their staff in delivering services with fidelity
- Apply key elements of Supervision GPS to guide skill development and reflective supervision
- Coach teams on integrating IP-CANS into CFT meetings to highlight youth strengths and needs and inform actionable case plans
- Understand how IP-CANS aligns with and informs the Tiered Rate Structure (TRS)
- Facilitate meaningful conversations around assessment results, casework decisions and service planning
- Practice real-time coaching and role play strategies that foster staff development
- Promote culturally responsive, family-centered practices within the IP-CANS and CFT framework
- Encourage youth and family voice and advocacy throughout the teaming and planning process