The SSCBT program is available nationwide through a collaboration between the Center of Excellence for Research and Policy in Basic Skills at Tennessee State University and the Early Childhood Training Center at Portland State University. This collaborative offers the SSCBT training and credential, as well as Training of Trainers in the SSCBT curriculum.

The SSCBT program offers a comprehensive curriculum and training process focused on enhancing the quality and depth of services provided by front-line social service workers. The core elements of the training program are: 90 hours of classroom instruction; portfolio work focused on knowledge development, skills application, and self-reflection; field mentor observation and feedback; and a comprehensive oral review of knowledge and practice application. The links and information below highlight the program content and expected outcomes.

• An overview of SSCBT (PowerPoint presentation)
  
• What to expect as an agency/program director
  
• Anticipated SSCBT outcomes—program level
  
• How SSCBT addresses the Head Start Family Worker Credential Goals
  

SSCBT program highlights

• Expanded sections on motivation enhancement, supporting literacy, supporting early development, fatherhood, building on strengths, promoting mental health, working in home environments, group facilitation, crisis intervention, service outcomes, community collaboration, and program improvement
  
  
• Worker support strategies including reflective supervision practices, mentoring, time management, and burnout prevention
  
  
• Specific information on worker safety, substance abuse, family violence, suicide risks, diverse families, and parent groups
  
  
• Portfolio assignments focused on applying skills from the training modules
  
  
• Undergraduate and graduate college credit available—credits coordinated with the Portland State University Child and Family Studies Program
  
  
• SSCBT competency areas cross-referenced with Head Start performance standards and training resources
  
  
• Recognition of the SSCBT credential within the Head Start community
  

Skills: working with people	Attitudes: motivation through use of self	Knowledge: systems and human behavior
Creating a Working Relationship: Foundations for Partnerships Communicating Questioning and Discovering Strengths Extending Empathy Facilitating Group Interaction Environments	Motivating Self Agency Expectations Self-Development: Leadership, Supervision, and Mentoring Decision Making Avoiding Burnout Incentives and Rewards	Working with Social Systems: Understanding People in Their Environments Economic System and Poverty Connecting with Diverse Families Strengthening the Family System Promoting Family Growth: Literacy Education Strengthening and Changing Community Systems
Intervening, Supporting, and Problem Solving Partnership Part 1: Interests, Goals Partnership Part 2: Contracting Using Self to Intervene Teaching and Building Skills Utilizing Agency Resources Utilizing Outside Resources Utilizing Groups Supporting and Sustaining Change	Motivating Co-Workers Personal Style Attitudes and Values Teamwork and Coordination Program Improvement and Change	Human Growth and Development Stages of Development Personality Development Maturity and Growth Mental Health
Recording and Tracking Specificity Confidentiality Tracking and Evaluating Outcomes: Termination	Motivating Customers Managing Behavior Change Promoting Self Efficacy Providing and Promoting Advocacy and Leadership	Coping and Adapting Stress and Anxiety Defense Mechanisms and Self-Protection Managing Crisis Situations Workers Helping Roles