2021-2022 Virtual Trainings for PSS & PSS Supervisors
" Peers and supervisors in KORE funded programs highly encouraged to attend”.
- Dr. Katie Marks, KORE Project Director
ABOUT:
Intentional Beginnings in conjunction with Forward Movement Inc. and the Department for Behavioral Health Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities and the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE) is pleased to announce the 2021-2022 trainings for Peer Support Specialists (PSS) and Supervisors of Peer Support Specialists who serve individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). All trainings for 2021-2022 will be delivered live through the magic of technology (aka Zoom).
This year’s training series offers PSS and Supervisors an opportunity to extend their learning into practice as each training held will be followed with a series of five (5) Skill Building Learning Collaborative Sessions for PSS and three (3) Learning Community Sessions for Supervisors.
Note: All those who attended a 2-day training (as a PSS or as a Supervisor) after September 2020 and who didn’t get to participate in the Learning Collaborative is encouraged to reach out to our Participant Support Specialist, Whitney Ballard, w.richardson1225@gmail.com, where they can get registered for the LC sessions only.
Those who have participated in our trainings before September of 2020 and who want to update their Recovery Planning Skills are encouraged to attend Day 2 of the 2-Day PSS Training and the 5 Learning Collaborative Sessions. We advise reaching out to our Participant Support Specialist Whitney Ballard, w.richardson1225@gmail.com, to get registered.
This project is supported by the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE) through a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant 1H79TI081704
Training For Peer Support Specialists (PSS)
Between December 1, 2021 and May 11, 2022 there will be a total of four (4) 2-day PSS trainings offered. The 2-day sessions will cover the following broad topics: 1) Being Recovery-Oriented and Person-Centered, 2) SUD 101 and the basics of medication for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, 3)Ethics & Boundaries, 4) Telehealth & Virtual Service Provision, 5) Basic Communication Skills, 6) Motivational Interviewing Basics, 7) Person-Centered Recovery Planning
Skill Building Learning Collaboratives for PSS: Each one of the four (4) trainings for PSS will be followed by a five (5) session Skill Building Learning Collaborative that will meet every two weeks for 90 minutes per session. The Skill Building Learning Collaboratives will offer PSS an opportunity to take their practice of Recovery Planning to the next level through facilitated sessions where they can share Recovery Plans in real time and receive feedback around successful strategies. These sessions will also provide an opportunity for Peers across Kentucky to support each other in their work.
Training For Peer Support Specialist Supervisors
Between February 1 and May 11 there will be a total of two (2) 2-day PSS Supervisor trainings offered. The 2-day sessions will cover the following broad topics: 1) Integrating PSS into a Multi-disciplinary Team, 2) Person Centered Planning, 3) Trauma Informed Supervision, 4) Cross Cultural Supervision, 5) Effective Supervision & promoting effective documentation, 6) Promoting Ethics & Boundaries, 7) Supporting PSS in Diverse Settings, 8) Crisis Management
Learning Community for Supervisors: Each one of the two (2) trainings for PSS Supervisors will be followed by a three (3) session Learning Community where supervisors will have the opportunity to: dive deeper into the topics of greatest interest to them; gain more insight into strategies to support PSS in the practice of Recovery Planning; and support each other around the implementation of national best practices into their settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend the trainings?
The PSS Training is open to anyone who is working in the role of a Peer Support Specialist in any setting. You do not have to be a Certified APSS to attend. And while the training is focused on the work of Peers it is highly recommended for supervisors of Peers and others who find themselves in a role where they provide services to individuals and families with SUD. This might include employment specialists, family support, social workers etc…
The PSS Supervisor Training is open to anyone who is in the role of supervising Peer Support – this includes those who may be in the role of lead peer as well as those who meet the regulations for supervising peers.
Is there a cost to attend the training?
The simple answer is no – the cost of the training is covered through KORE
Will I become a Certified Peer Support Specialist if I attend this training?
This 2-day training is different from a Certification Training. Certification Trainings by statute are at least 30 hours in length.
Can I get Adult Peer Support Specialist (APSS) CEUs from attending this training?
In one word, yes! Yes, you can! The 2-day training will give you 13 hrs. and each Learning Session will give you 1.5 hrs. of CEUs.
What about other CEUs such as LCADC and CADC?
We are currently working on securing CEUs for these licensures.
I attended your trainings in the past, do I need to attend again to join the Learning Collaboratives
For Peers: If you have attended our 2-day training AND the one-day Recovery Planning Training you can register for just the Skill Building Learning Collaborative. To get a registration link for just the Skill Building Learning Collaborative, please reach out directly to our Participant Support Specialist Whitney Richardson w.richardson1225@gmail.com. Whitney will verify your attendance at previous training and send you a link to register.
For PSS Supervisors: If you have attended our 2-day training you can register for just the Learning Community. To get a registration link for just the Learning Community, please reach out directly to our Participant Support Specialist Whitney Richardson w.richardson1225@gmail.com. Whitney will verify your attendance at previous training and send you a link to register
I’m unsure if I attended training with you – how do I know?
#1 Do you know Sharon and Lonnetta?
#1 Do you know Sharon and Lonnetta?
#1 Do you know Sharon and Lonnetta?
Ask yourself - have you attended training with Sharon and Lonnetta before?
#2 Have you seen this manual?
#1 Do you know Sharon and Lonnetta?
#1 Do you know Sharon and Lonnetta?
If you came to PSS or PSS Supervisor Training when it was live you would've received a large manual that looked like the picture above.
#3 Have you seen this booklet?
#4 Have you used this worksheet?
#4 Have you used this worksheet?
If you attended Recovery Planning, you would've received a booklet with materials that look like the image above.
#4 Have you used this worksheet?
#4 Have you used this worksheet?
#4 Have you used this worksheet?
If you attended Recovery Planning (both live and virtual), you practiced developing a Recovery Plan on a worksheet that looked like this.