Voluntary Service Planning for APS Professionals eLearning

This eLearning course introduces APS professionals to the principles and practices of Voluntary Service Planning. Participants will learn how to develop client-centered case plans that uphold self-determination while promoting safety and well-being. The course covers strategies for partnering with clients to identify service needs, align interventions with client readiness and use specialized safety planning tools for those experiencing domestic violence. By the end of the training, participants will be able to create effective, strengths-based service plans using available resources.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify factors to consider when determining intervention needs

• Explain the importance of using strengths when engaging a person in goal setting

• Identify features of a person-centered service plan

• Determine interventions that will be effective in decreasing risk

• Identify when to use a Domestic Violence Safety Planning tool