The Role of Certified Peer Specialists
9:00am - 1:00pm CST
Course Description
Certified Peer Specialists play an integral role in behavioral health organizations. As this profession grows, it is important to have a deep understanding of both peer support roles and the value of this work. Join Jessica and Amy from Chrysalis in an interactive training that will strengthen your understanding of Certified Peer Specialists. Explore the value of mutuality, inclusion, and centering diverse lived experiences.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what a Peer Specialist is and is not.
- Review the Scope of Practice, Core Competencies, and Code of Ethics of Certified Peer Specialists in Wisconsin.
- Learn about the art of self-disclosure and advocacy for Certified Peer Specialists.
About Your Trainers
Jessica Perez, CPS (sher/her/hers)
Jessica has been a Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist since 2014. She is passionate about meeting people where they are and has provided peer support in a variety of settings, including crisis units, Assertive Community Treatment teams, Community Support Programs, Housing First programs, peer-run warmlines, and more. Jessica has also facilitated multiple peer support groups around holistic wellness. She has previously trained the curriculum for Certified Peer Specialists and is currently the CPS-LC Trainer & Engagement Coordinator at Chrysalis, Inc.
Amy Yonker, LPC (she/her/hers)
Amy is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience in community mental health. She works alongside Employment Specialists and Certified Peer Specialists, integrating their perspectives into programming effectively to ensure a holistic and empathetic approach to mental health care.