Events

This training provides new Service Alternatives employees an overview of the organization including its history, values, policy/procedures, and information about each of the divisions. This training is specifically designed for newly hired SA employees. This class is intended for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. We make every effort to create an environment inclusive to all training participants. If you require additional support or special accommodations to participate, please email us at learn@servicealternatives.com at at least 5 business days before the training and let us know how we can serve you.

RIGHT RESPONSE Recertification is a continuation of the de-escalation training program, RIGHT RESPONSE. It is designed for individuals who have already completed their certification and need to renew it. This workshop revisits the core principles of proactive, holistic, and immediately effective de-escalation approaches, ensuring participants are up-to-date on best practices for crisis intervention. We recommend that you wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement and comfortable, stable, and safe footwear (please avoid open toe shoes or shoes with a raised heel). You will be practicing physical safety skills and we want everyone to feel and stay safe during the training. Participants must have a current RIGHT RESPONSE certificate or be within the 3-month grace period for an expired certificate to attend. This recertification is available at the Elements, Elements+, and Advance levels. For more information on eligibility, please contact the Service Alternatives Training Institute.. We make every effort to create an environment inclusive to all training participants. If you require additional support or special accommodations to participate, please email us at learn@servicealternatives.com at at least 5 business days before the training and let us know how we can serve you.

New Hire Health & Safety is a foundational workshop designed to equip new employees at Service Alternatives with essential knowledge of workplace safety protocols. This course covers critical topics such as Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP), the SA BBP Control Plan, SCRIPT (Service Alternatives Critical Response Protocol), Washington Labor & Industries regulations on incident reporting, COVID-19 protocols, and safe driving practices. Through practical examples and discussion, participants will learn how to protect themselves and others while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment. This class is intended for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute. We make every effort to create an environment inclusive to all training participants. If you require additional support or special accommodations to participate, please email us at learn@servicealternatives.com at at least 5 business days before the training and let us know how we can serve you.

INFORMED RESPONSE™ is focused on Trauma Informed Care (TIC), a strengths-based approach that emphasizes understanding and responding to the impact of trauma. In this session you will explore the various types and causes of trauma and learn how trauma affects an individual’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. You will gain practical skills for recognizing trauma-related reactions, and you will learn how to create a supportive, trauma-informed environment that promotes safety, trust, and empowerment for those in your care. Additionally, the workshop will provide tools for self-care, helping you maintain a trauma-informed approach in your work. This workshop is essential for anyone looking to enhance their ability to support individuals who have experienced trauma. This class is intended for Service Alternatives' Employees, Foster Parents, and SA-served Clients. If you are interested in attending the course and do not fall within those categories, please reach out to the Service Alternatives Training Institute. We make every effort to create an environment inclusive to all training participants. If you require additional support or special accommodations to participate, please email us at learn@servicealternatives.com at at least 5 business days before the training and let us know how we can serve you.