What is Yellow Card For Agencies?
YellowCard for Agencies is a culmination of all the tools, systems, training, HR policies, and processes that have been proven to retain quality individuals longer, while not damaging them with the job they do.
YellowCard for Agencies is designed in a way that most agencies already understand, and already operate in thier regular course of activities.
Prepare:
Respond:
Recover:
YellowCard for Agencies is designed in a way that most agencies already understand, and already operate in thier regular course of activities.
Prepare:
- Getting 75% of your responders trained is step one in the process of becoming Yellowcard Certified Agency.
- The next step is instituting all the protocols for how to constantly train your responders using Cranium Gym*, this ongoing training will keep them sharp and prepared for the trauma they see on a daily basis.
- Implement the systems, HR policies, position rotations, and position linked qualification requirements to trauma proof your agency
- Train-the Trainer for Training division and agency leadership
- Pre-Planning for local outside help, and ensuring your staff has access to educated practitioners.
Respond:
- Deployment of the proper tools to use in response to a major traumatic event, or even regular exposure to traumatic events.
- Training on how to guide employees on how they should handle trauma they see specifically within your agency in a way that has proven buy-in.
Recover:
- Providing consistent self treatment options to responders
- Providing access to specially trained practitioners so that your staff can stay on the job, both physically and mentally