Key Information

What This Page Provides

A centralized set of certification reference materials organized by CSOC job
Direct links to resources that explain first‑year certification steps, competency expectations, and recertification requirements

Purpose of This Page

This page brings together the key reference documents that staff members and supervisors use to understand certification expectations for Behavioral Assistants (BA), Care Managers (CM), Crisis Intervention Specialists (CIS), and Family Support Partners (FSP). These materials support first‑year certification and ongoing recertification by providing job‑specific information related to required trainings, competencies, certification exams, and annual renewal processes. Each link below connects directly to the reference document for that job.

References

Please refer to the documents below for the reference materials associated with your job.

What You Need to Know (WYNTK)	Competencies & First Year Certifications	Recertification Requirements
These guides provide job‑specific overviews of first‑year certification, including eligibility, required trainings, supervisor involvement, competency verification, and the certification test. They outline the sequence of steps staff must complete within their first year.	These documents outline the competencies staff must demonstrate, how competency verification works in the LMP, and how the first‑year certification exam is accessed and completed. Each reference also lists the job‑specific competencies required by CSOC.	These references describe second year and ongoing recertification requirements for each job. They outline required trainings, timelines, supervision expectations, and annual steps needed to maintain certification after the first year.
BA – Behavioral Assistant CM – Care Manager (CMO) CIS – Crisis Intervention Specialist (MRSS) FSP – Family Support Partner	BA – Behavioral Assistant CM – Care Manager (CMO) CIS – Crisis Intervention Specialist (MRSS) FSP – Family Support Partner (FSO)	BA – Behavioral Assistant CM – Care Manager (CMO) CIS – Crisis Intervention Specialist (MRSS) FSP – Family Support Partner (FSO)

Additional Info

Helpful Notes

Certification requirements vary by job and service line. Staff members should review the reference documents specific to their job.
Certification expiration notifications are sent through the Learning Management Platform 90 days before certification expiration.
Supervisors are responsible for verifying competencies within the Learning Management Platform for both certification and recertification.
Annual recertification is required to maintain an active certification status.

Resources

Enrolling in a Curriculum for Certification Guide Provides step‑by‑step instructions for enrolling in certification curricula within the Learning Management Platform.
CSOC TTA Monthly Training Calendar https://www.nj.gov/dcf/divisions-offices/csoc/training.shtml

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