… Paraprofessionals and support staff play a vital role in helping individuals feel safe, supported, and understood. These positions often emphasize personal qualities … like empathy, reliability, communication skills, and a willingness to learn. For many roles, lived experience, strong interpersonal skills, and targeted training … require a college degree, most do require some form of focused training. The good news is that this training is designed to be practical, affordable, and accessible. …