Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title: 	Youth Development Services 
Career Cluster: 	Human Services 

College Credit Certificate	
CIP Number	0451159906	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	18 credit hours	
CTSO	HOSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Social and Human Services AS degree program (1451159901).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Human Services career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of aspects of the Human Services career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to knowledge of the human services system, roles of human service workers in various settings specifically youth work environments.  Students must be able to demonstrate a knowledge of human development as it relates to specific age groups; develop a professional awareness of youth work; understand and implement a youth development approach in various environments; develop a capacity to design and implement programs consistent with the needs of youth in relation to available community resources.

This College Credit Certificate program is designed to be the first educational step to a professional career in Human Services with emphasis in Youth Services or other positions that are a part of the social services delivery (Social and Human Service Assistants).  It will provide credit course work for those employed in youth service occupations as well as those who seek to enter the profession without experience. 

The College Credit Certificate will focus on broad introductory principles of human services specific to the good practices and techniques of a youth development approach.  Course work will prepare students to function as youth workers in community-based, residential, group home and other youth work environments.    

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 18 credit hours.

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related AS and AAS degrees.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION:  Exhibit the ability to:  (A) assess the needs of clients and programs; (B) develop interventions that promote optimal functioning, growth, and goal attainment; and (C) evaluate and make necessary adjustments as appropriate. 
02.0	Display an understanding of a youth development approach in community-based, residential, group home and other youth worker environments.
03.0	Examine the theories, principles and stages of typical human growth and development and the challenges of each stage.
04.0	Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of community characteristics.
05.0	Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of family dynamics.
06.0	Understand how current social issues influence children/youth.
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of principles and best practices of a developmentally appropriate youth program.
08.0	Display an understanding of the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Youth Development Services
CIP Number: 		0451159906
Program Length: 	18 credit hours

This certificate program is part of the Social and Human Services AS degree program (01451159901).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	PROGRAM PLANNING AND EVALUATION:  Exhibit the ability to:  (A) assess the needs of clients and programs; (B) develop interventions that promote optimal functioning, growth, and goal attainment; and (C) evaluate and make necessary adjustments as appropriate.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate knowledge and skills to analyze and assess the needs of clients or client groups.	
01.02	Develop goals, and design and implement a plan of action.	
01.03	Display skills to evaluate the outcomes of the plan and the impact on the client or client group.	
02.0	Display an understanding of a youth development approach in community-based, residential, group home and other youth worker environments.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe the role of the youth worker as they relate to the management, organization and development of effective youth organizations.	
02.02	Distinguish between the asset and deficit models of adolescent development.	
02.03	Identify social problems unique to adolescent development.	
02.04	Identify characteristics of a successful youth organization.	
02.05	Design a youth program and intervention strategy consistent with the needs of youth and available resources.	
02.06	Evaluate programs based upon the needs of youth and available resources.	
03.0	Examine the theories, principles and stages of typical human growth and development and the challenges of each stage.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Compare differences among theoretical perspectives on human growth and development.	
03.02	Demonstrate an understanding of the varying influences on the domains of human development.	
03.03	Demonstrate an understanding of and describe changes in cognitive, bio-psychosocial, and psychosexual development across the lifespan.	
03.04	Define and identify potential threats to normal human growth and development across the lifespan.	
04.0	Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of community characteristics.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify and recognize the cultural diversity of the community when providing human services.	
04.02	Demonstrate knowledge of agencies and resources that meet the needs of youth in the community.	
05.0	Demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of family dynamics.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate knowledge of how family factors can influence youth development.	
06.0	Understand how current social issues influence children/youth.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Compare the effectiveness of various techniques of intervention/advocacy for social awareness/improvement.	
06.02	Recognize the social problems within society that affect children/youth (i.e., crime, juvenile delinquency, socio-economics, etc.).	
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of principles and best practices of a developmentally appropriate youth program.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Compare and contrast age appropriate curriculum that reflects the families, children and youth served in the community.	
07.02	Develop an understanding of how strategic planning, goal setting, needs assessment and program evaluation promote program improvement and sustainability.	
08.0	Display an understanding of the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child abuse and neglect.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Define the different kinds of abuse and neglect of children (physical, sexual, psychological, neglect, abandonment, exploitation, substance abuse, etc.).	
08.02	Identify symptoms of parental/guardian stress that could lead to child abuse/neglect.	
08.03	Identify ways to prevent child abuse and neglect.	
08.04	Recognize signs of child abuse and neglect. 	
08.05	Identify steps to proper reporting of child abuse and neglect. 	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

CTSOs are co-curricular career and technical student organizations providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.