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SUMMARY:41223 In Person Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Essentia Health Ashland Clinic-Sponsored & Access to Independence-supported)
DESCRIPTION:We are very happy to announce an upcoming\, in-person Certified Peer Specialist training in April 2023!\n  \nThis in-person Certified Peer Specialist training is supported by Access to Independence and is funded by Essentia Health Ashland Clinic. Essentia Health Ashland Clinic funding: This event is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $1\,000\,000 with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official views of\, nor an endorsement by\, the HRSA\, HHS or the U.S. government.\n \nTraining Dates: April 12th-14th (Wednesday-Friday)\, 17th-19th (Monday-Wednesday) \nHours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM CT \nLocation: Bad River Lodge\, Casino and Convention Center\n73370 U.S. Highway 2\nOdanah\, Wisconsin \nTrainers: Lynn Maday-Bigboy & Paula Buege \nTraining serves: Residents of Ashland\, Bayfield\, Douglas\, Iron\, Sawyer\, and Washburn Counties\, and Red Cliff\, Bad River\, and Lac Courte Orielles Bands of Lake Superior Chippewa are encouraged to apply. \nTraining Cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: Wednesday\, February 15th\, 2023 at 12PM (Noon) \nApplication Deadline: Wednesday\, March 15th\, 2023 at 12PM (Noon) \n  \nWe have already received 50 application submissions or the application deadline has passed. We are unable to consider any more applications for this training. \n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Ashland\, Bayfield\, Douglas\, Iron\, Sawyer\, and Washburn Counties or are from the Red Cliff\, Bad River\, and Lac Courte Orielles Bands of Lake Superior Chippewa.\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Monday\, April 3rd\, 2023.
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/41223-in-person-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-essentia-health-ashland-clinic-sponsored-access-to-independence-supported/
LOCATION:Bad River Lodge & Casino Convention Center\, 73370 U.S. Highway 2\, Odanah\, WI\, 54861
CATEGORIES:Currently Accepting Applications,Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230322T090000
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SUMMARY:32223 Online Certified Peer Specialist Training of the Trainer (CPS ToT) - March 2023
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce a virtual Certified Peer Specialist Training of Trainers coming in March of 2023!\nIn March 2023\, the Division of Care and Treatment Services (DCTS) and staff at Access to Independence working on the Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative will be holding an online Certified Peer Specialist Training of the Trainer (CPS ToT). This training will only be open to current trainers and certified peer specialists from partnered organizations who will be supporting with the upcoming translation of the CPS curriculum. \n  \nTraining dates: March 22nd-24th (Wed-Fri) and 27th-29th (Mon-Wed) \nHours: 9am-4pm CT (includes 45 minutes for lunch and breaks throughout training) \nTrainers: Gaochi Vang\, Marguerit Galindo\, Victor Kilpatrick\, and Paula Buege \n  \nThe following are required to be eligible to apply to this CPS ToT: \n\nMust be a Certified Peer Specialist with active Wisconsin certification or attain certification as a peer specialist in Wisconsin by January 18th\, 2023\nMust reside in any Wisconsin county\nMust be willing and able to facilitate a minimum of 2 CPS trainings per year\nMust be able to facilitate online trainings and arrange for travel for facilitation of in-person trainings\n\nIt is anticipated that 20-25 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete a virtual interview. There is no training registration cost for participants\, and selected participants will be compensated at $35/hour for the training.  \n**A reminder that current trainers who are interested in continuing to be a Certified Peer Specialist trainer after their certificate expires in 2023 (March 2023 or August 2023) will have to apply to this Training of the Trainer. If your certificate expires in August of 2023 but the March training was not completed\, priority for training facilitation will go to trainers who are trained in the latest curriculum. \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: Monday\, December 19th\, 2022 at 12pm (noon) \nApplication Deadline: Tuesday\, January 31st\, 2023 at 12pm (noon) \n  \nThe deadline to apply for this Certified Peer Specialist Training of Trainers has passed. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. We are not responsible for nor are we able to retrieve applications that become lost\, receives an error and/or fails to meet the application submission period. Unfortunately\, there is no way for us to retrieve applications that fail to upload nor are we able to provide the privilege to submit an application once the application process has closed\, to anyone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact applicants for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Tuesday\, February 28th\, 2023 (three weeks prior to the training start-date). \n  \nThe deadline to apply for this Certified Peer Specialist Training of Trainers has passed.
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-training-of-the-trainer-cps-tot-march-2023/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Training of the Trainer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gaochi Vang":MAILTO:gaochiv@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230321T210000
DTSTAMP:20221220T202542Z
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SUMMARY:30623 Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (State-Supported & Access to Independence-supported)
DESCRIPTION:We are very happy to announce an upcoming\, online Certified Peer Specialist training in March 2023!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and supported by Access to Independence.\n \nTraining Dates: March 6th-10th\, 13th-17th\, 20th-21st (Monday-Friday\, except last week is Monday-Tuesday) \nHours: 5:00PM – 9:00PM CT \nTrainers: Chris Richardson & Dave Zanon \nTraining serves: Residents of Buffalo\, Crawford\, Grant\, Iowa\, Jackson\, Juneau\, La Crosse\, Lafayette\, Monroe\, Richland\, Sauk\, Trempealeau\, and Vernon Counties. \nTraining Cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: Monday\, December 26th\, 2022 at 12PM (Noon) \nApplication Deadline: Monday\, January 23rd\, 2023 at 12PM (Noon) \n  \nWe have already received 50 application submissions or the application deadline has passed. We are unable to consider any more applications for this training. \n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Buffalo\, Crawford\, Grant\, Iowa\, Jackson\, Juneau\, La Crosse\, Lafayette\, Monroe\, Richland\, Sauk\, Trempealeau\, and Vernon Counties.\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Monday\, February 13th\, 2023 (three weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/30623-online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-state-supported-access-to-independence-supported/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Acienda Yang":MAILTO:acienday@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T200000
DTSTAMP:20230201T173159Z
CREATED:20221219T051200Z
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SUMMARY:22723 Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (State-Supported & Access to Independence-supported)
DESCRIPTION:We are very happy to announce an upcoming\, online Certified Peer Specialist training in February 2023!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and supported by Access to Independence.\n \nTraining dates:February 27-March 2\, March 6-9\, 13-16 (Mondays-Thursdays) \nHours: 4:00PM-8:00PM CT \nTrainers: Oliver Johnson & Tanya Kraege \nTraining serves: Residents of Barron\, Chippewa\, Clark\, Dunn\, Eau Claire\, Pepin\, Pierce\, Polk\, Rusk\, and St. Croix counties. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, December 19th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, January 16th\, 2023 \nWe have already received 50 application submissions or the application deadline has passed. We are unable to consider any more applications for this training.  \n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Barron\, Chippewa\, Clark\, Dunn\, Eau Claire\, Pepin\, Pierce\, Polk\, Rusk\, and St. Croix counties.\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Monday\, February 6th\, 2023 (three weeks prior to the training start-date). \nWe have already received 50 application submissions or the application deadline has passed. We are unable to consider any more applications for this training.
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/22723-online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-state-supported-access-to-independence-supported/
CATEGORIES:Currently Accepting Applications,Peer Specialist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230310T140000
DTSTAMP:20221215T004459Z
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SUMMARY:21723 Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (HSHS St. Vincent-funded & Access to Independence-supported)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in February 2023!\nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through HSHS St. Vincent Hospital and supported by Access to Independence.\n \nTraining dates: February 17th-19th\, 24th-26th\, March 3rd-5th\, and March 10th-12th \nHours: Fridays & Saturdays from 12:30-4:30pm & Sundays from 10:00am-2:00pm \nTrainers: Lynn McLaughlin & Cano Padilla \nTraining serves: Residents of Florence\, Marinette\, Menominee\, Oconto & Shawano counties with a selection preference for those who are N.E.W. HOPE Coalition participants living in Menominee & Shawano counties. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, December 9th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, January 6th\, 2023 \nWe have already received 50 application submissions or the application deadline has passed. We are unable to consider any more applications for this training.  \n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Florence\, Marinette\, Menominee\, Oconto & Shawano counties with a selection preference for those who are N.E.W. HOPE Coalition employees living in Menomonie & Shawano counties.\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Friday\, February 3rd\, 2023 (two weeks prior to the training start-date). \nWe have already received 50 application submissions or the application deadline has passed. We are unable to consider any more applications for this training.
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/21723-online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-new-hope-coalition-funded-access-to-independence-supported/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Currently Accepting Applications,Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230131T210000
DTSTAMP:20221103T185201Z
CREATED:20221102T062326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221103T185201Z
UID:10000860-1673888400-1675198800@wicps.uwm-citee.org
SUMMARY:11623 Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (indiGO-funded & Access to Independence-sponsored)
DESCRIPTION:We are very happy to announce an upcoming\, online Certified Peer Specialist training in January 2023!\nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through indiGO and supported by Access to Independence.\n \nTraining dates: January 16th-20th (Mon-Fri)\, 23rd-27th (Mon-Fri)\, 30th & 31st (Mon & Tue) \nHours: 5:00PM-9:00PM CT \nTrainers: Tanya Kraege & Mike Kelly \nTraining serves: Residents of Ashland\, Bayfield\, Burnett\, Douglas\, Iron\, Price\, Sawyer\, & Washburn counties. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, November 7th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, December 5th\, 2022 \nWe have already received 50 application submissions or the application deadline has passed. We are unable to consider any more applications for this training.  \n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Ashland\, Bayfield\, Burnett\, Douglas\, Iron\, Price\, Sawyer\, & Washburn counties.\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Monday\, January 2nd\, 2023 (two weeks prior to the training start-date). \nWe have already received 50 application submissions or the application deadline has passed. We are unable to consider any more applications for this training.
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/11623-online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-indigo-funded-access-to-independence-sponsored/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Currently Accepting Applications,Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T120000
DTSTAMP:20221011T160048Z
CREATED:20221011T155403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T160048Z
UID:10000859-1673366400-1675512000@wicps.uwm-citee.org
SUMMARY:11023 Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (WCS & Access to Independence-sponsored)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in January 2023!\nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through Wisconsin Community Services and supported by Access to Independence.\n \nTraining dates: January 10th\, 12th\, 14th\, 17th\, 19th\, 21st\, 24th\, 26th\, 28th\, 31st\, February 2nd\, & 4th. (Held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings) \nHours: 4:00PM-8:00PM CT on Tuesdays & Thursdays/Saturdays from 8am – 12 noon CT \nTrainers: Susie Austin &  Shirley Drake \nTraining serves: Residents of Milwaukee & Waukesha counties. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday\, October 25th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday\, November 29th\, 2022 \nWe have already received 50 application submissions or the application deadline has passed. We are unable to consider any more applications for this training.  \n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Milwaukee & Waukesha counties\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Tuesday\, December 2oth\, 2022 (three weeks prior to the training start-date). \nWe have already received 50 application submissions or the application deadline has passed. We are unable to consider any more applications for this training.
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/11023-online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-wcs-access-to-independence-sponsored/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Currently Accepting Applications,Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221121T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221214T200000
DTSTAMP:20220906T234309Z
CREATED:20220901T044409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T234309Z
UID:10000816-1669046400-1671048000@wicps.uwm-citee.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Access to Independence & DHS-sponsored)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce a virtual Certified Peer Specialist training coming in November of 2022!\n  \nThis Zoom-based\, virtual Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through Department of Health Services and supported by Access to Independence.\n \nTraining dates: November 21st-23rd (M-W)\, 28th-30th (M-W)\, December 5th-7th (M-W) & 12th-14th (M-W) \nHours: 4:00pm – 8:00pm CDT (Mon.\,Tue.\, & Weds. weekly) \nTrainers: Paula Buege & Victor Kilpatrick \nTraining serves: Residents of Adams\, Florence\, Forest\, Jefferson\, Kenosha\, Langlade\, Marathon\, Oneida\, Portage\, Racine\, Rock\, Taylor\, Vilas\, and Walworth counties only. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: Monday\, September 12th\, 2022 at 12pm (noon) \nApplication Deadline: Monday\, October 10th\, 2022 at 12pm (noon) \n  \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in residents of Adams\, Florence\, Forest\, Jefferson\, Kenosha\, Langlade\, Marathon\, Oneida\, Portage\, Racine\, Rock\, Taylor\, Vilas\, and Walworth counties only.\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. We are not responsible for nor are we able to retrieve applications that become lost\, receives an error and/or fails to meet the application submission period. Unfortunately\, there is no way for us to retrieve applications that fail to upload nor are we able to provide the privilege to submit an application once the application process has closed\, to anyone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Monday\, October 31st\, 2022 (three weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/virtual-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-access-to-independence-dhs-sponsored2/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Currently Accepting Applications,Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T160000
DTSTAMP:20221011T214958Z
CREATED:20220903T024808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T214958Z
UID:10000858-1668686400-1670515200@wicps.uwm-citee.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training for Justice-involved Community-specific (DHS-sponsored & supported by Access to Independence)
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the November 2022 Certified Peer Specialist Training for the Justice-Involved!\nThis Zoom-based online Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through Department of Health Services and supported by Access to Independence. \n  \nTraining Logistics\nTraining dates: November 17th (Thurs.)\, November 21st-23rd (Mon-Weds.)\, November 28th-December 1st (Mon-Thurs.)\, and December 5th-8th (Mon-Thurs.) \nHours: 12:00pm – 4:00pm CDT \nTrainers: Tamra Oman & James Morgan \nTraining serves: Residents of Wisconsin who identifies with one or both of the following Justice-Involved specific lived experiences: \n\nFormerly incarcerated in jail or prison\nCurrently or formerly on probation or parole\n\nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: Thursday\, September 8th\, 2022 at 12pm (noon) \nApplication Deadline: Thursday\, October 6th\, 2022 at 12pm (noon) \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n\n\nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nAll of the following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust self-identify as having lived experience in one or both of the following: (1) Formerly incarcerated in jail or prison\, (2) Currently or formerly on probation or parole\nMust reside in the State of Wisconsin only.\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. We are not responsible for nor are we able to retrieve applications that become lost\, receives an error and/or fails to meet the application submission period. Unfortunately\, there is no way for us to retrieve applications that fail to upload nor are we able to provide the privilege to submit an application once the application process has closed\, to anyone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. \nFinal selection decisions for this training may not be made until Thursday\, October 27th\, 2022 (three weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/virtual-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-access-to-independence-dhs-sponsored3/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Currently Accepting Applications,Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221209T130000
DTSTAMP:20220901T035235Z
CREATED:20220901T033902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220901T035235Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Access to Independence & DHS-sponsored)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce a virtual Certified Peer Specialist training coming in November of 2022!\n  \nThis Zoom-based\, virtual Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through Department of Health Services and supported by Access to Independence.\n \nTraining dates: November 7th\, 9th\, 11th\, 14th\, 16th\, 18th\, 28th\, 30th and December 5th\, 7th\, and 9th. (Monday\, Wednesday and Friday) \nHours: 9:00 am – 1:00pm CDT on Monday\, Wednesday & Friday each week \nTrainers: Heather Mroch & Cano Padilla \nTraining serves: Residents of Columbia\, Dane\, Dodge\, and Green counties. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, September 5th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, October 3rd\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Columbia\, Dane\, Dodge\, and Green counties\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. We are not responsible for nor are we able to retrieve applications that become lost\, receives an error and/or fails to meet the application submission period. Unfortunately\, there is no way for us to retrieve applications that fail to upload nor are we able to provide the privilege to submit an application once the application process has closed\, to anyone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Monday\, October 17th\, 2022 (three weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-access-to-independence-dhs-sponsored/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Currently Accepting Applications,Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221022T120000
DTSTAMP:20220706T142046Z
CREATED:20220706T135409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T142046Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (WCS & Independence First-sponsored)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in September of 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through Wisconsin Community Services and supported by Independence-First.\n \nTraining dates: September 27th\, 29th & October 1st\, 4th\, 6th\, 8th\, 11th\, 13th\, 15th\, 18th\, 20th\, & 22nd. (Held on Tuesday & Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings) \nHours: 4:00PM-8:00PM CDT on Tuesdays & Thursdays/Saturdays from 8am – 12 noon \nTrainers: Susie Austin &  Shirley Drake \nTraining serves: Residents of Milwaukee & Waukesha counties. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday\, July 19th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday\, August 16th\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Milwaukee & Waukesha counties\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Tuesday\, September 6th\, 2022 (three weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-wcs-independence-first-supported/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Currently Accepting Applications,Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T200000
DTSTAMP:20220523T153039Z
CREATED:20220404T185552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T153039Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Independence First-supported)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in August of 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through WI Department of Health Services and supported by Independence-First.\n \nTraining dates: August 8th-11th\, 15th-18th\, and 22nd-25th\, 2022 on Mon-Thurs \nHours: 4:00PM-8:00PM CDT \nTrainers: Phillip Corona & Victor Kilpatrick \nTraining serves: Residents of Milwaukee\, Ozaukee\, Washington\, & Waukesha counties. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday\, May 31st\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday\, June 28th\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Milwaukee\, Ozaukee\, Washington\, & Waukesha counties\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Monday\, July 25th\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-independence-first-supported/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gaochi Vang":MAILTO:gaochiv@accesstoind.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220731T170000
DTSTAMP:20220404T191854Z
CREATED:20220404T165449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T191854Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Red Cliff Band-sponsored)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an in-person Certified Peer Specialist training coming in July 2022!\n  \nThis in-person Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. \n  \nTraining dates: July 22nd-24th and 29th-31st \nHours: Friday through Sunday from 9am – 5pm CDT \nLocation: Legendary Waters Resort & Casino \nTrainers: Mike Kelly & Tanya Kraege \nTraining serves: Red Cliff Band\, Bad River Band\, and Lac Courte Oreilles Band tribal members and residents of Ashland\, Bayfield\, and Sawyer counties (Red Cliff\, Bad River\, and Lac Courte Oreilles Band tribal members have first selection preference for this privately-funded training) \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, May 13th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, June 10th\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust be a Red Cliff Band\, Bad River Band\, and Lac Courte Oreilles Band tribal member or resident of Ashland\, Bayfield\, and Sawyer County (Red Cliff\, Bad River\, and Lac Courte Oreilles Band tribal members have first selection preference for this privately-funded training)\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Friday\, July 8th\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/in-person-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-red-cliff-band-sponsored/
LOCATION:Legendary Waters Resort & Casino\, 37600 Onigamiing Drive\, Red Cliff\, WI\, 54814
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Gurnoe":MAILTO:ngurnoe@redcliffhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220714T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T200000
DTSTAMP:20220408T180528Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Crisis Systems Lived Experience)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in July/August of 2022!\n  \nThis online\, Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through WI Department of Health Services and supported by Access to Independence.\n \nTraining dates: July 14th\, 19th\, 21st\, 26th\, 28th and August 2nd\, 4th\, 9th\, 11th\, 16th\, 23rd\, 25th\, 2022 – All dates are Tuesdays and Thursdays  \nHours: 4pm-8pm CDT \nTrainers: Nze Okoronta & Vic Welle \nTraining serves: Residents of all Wisconsin counties who have first-hand lived experience with crisis systems\, identifying with one or more of the following: \n\nExperienced involuntary commitment\nExperienced emergency detention related to mental health and/or substance use related crisis\nExperienced medical trauma\nExperienced psychiatric incarceration\n\nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Thursday\, May 5th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Thursday\, June 2nd\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\nMust identify with one or more of the following:\n\nExperienced involuntary commitment\nExperienced emergency detention related to mental health and/or substance use related crisis\nExperienced medical trauma\nExperienced psychiatric incarceration\n\n\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Thursday\, June 30th\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-crisis-systems-lived-experience/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gaochi Vang":MAILTO:gaochiv@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220712T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220806T210000
DTSTAMP:20220408T173500Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T173500Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (ILR-Supported)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in July of 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through WI Department of Health Services and supported by Independent Living Resources.\n \nTraining dates:  July 12th\, 14th\, 16th\, 19th\, 21st\, 23rd\, 26th\, 28th\, 30th and August 2nd\, 4th\, 6th – All dates are Tuesdays\, Thursdays\, and Saturdays. \nHours: Tuesday & Thursdays 5:00pm – 9:00pm; Saturdays 9:00am-1:00pm \nTrainers: Phillip Corona & Susan Austin \nTraining serves:  Residents of Ashland\, Bayfield\, Buffalo\, Burnett\, Crawford\, Douglas\, Grant\, Iowa\, Iron\, Jackson\, Juneau\, La Crosse\, Lafayette\, Monroe\, Price\, Richland\, Sauk\, Sawyer\, Trempealeau\, Vernon\, and Washburn counties.  \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday\, May 3rd\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday\, May 31st\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Ashland\, Bayfield\, Buffalo\, Burnett\, Crawford\, Douglas\, Grant\, Iowa\, Iron\, Jackson\, Juneau\, La Crosse\, Lafayette\, Monroe\, Price\, Richland\, Sauk\, Sawyer\, Trempealeau\, Vernon\, or Washburn county. \nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Tuesday\, June 28th\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-ilr-sponsored/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gaochi Vang":MAILTO:gaochiv@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220804T200000
DTSTAMP:20220404T182031Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Options IL-supported)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in July and August of 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through WI Department of Health Services and supported by Options for Independent Living.\n \nTraining dates: July 11th-14th\, 18th-21st\, 25th-28th\, August 1st-4th\, 2022 – All dates are held Monday-Thursday weekly. \nHours: 5:00PM-8:00PM CDT \nTrainers: David Zanon and Oliver Johnson \nTraining serves:  Residents of Brown\, Calumet\, Door\, Fond du Lac\, Green Lake\, Kewaunee\, Manitowoc\, Marinette\, Marquette\, Menominee\, Oconto\, Outagamie\, Shawano\, Sheboygan\, Waupaca\, Waushara\, and Winnebago counties. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, May 2nd\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, May 30th\, 2022 \n\n\n\nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Brown\, Calumet\, Door\, Fond du Lac\, Green Lake\, Kewaunee\, Manitowoc\, Marinette\, Marquette\, Menominee\, Oconto\, Outagamie\, Shawano\, Sheboygan\, Waupaca\, Waushara\, and Winnebago counties.\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Monday\, June 27th\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-options-il-supported/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gaochi Vang":MAILTO:gaochiv@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220706T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220815T130000
DTSTAMP:20220525T212146Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Midstate Independent Living Choice-Supported)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in July of 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through WI Department of Health Services and supported by Midstate Independent Living Choice.\n \nTraining dates:  July 6th\, 11th\, 13th\, 18th\, 20th\, 25th\, 27th and August 1st\, 3rd\, 8th\, 10th\, 15th – All dates are Mondays and Wednesdays. \nHours: Mondays & Wednesdays\, 9am-1pm \nTrainers: Paula Buege & Rene Livingston-DeTienne \nTraining serves:  Residents of Adams\, Florence\, Forest\, Jefferson\, Kenosha\, Langlade\, Lincoln\, Marathon\, Oneida\, Portage\, Racine\, Rock\, Taylor\, Vilas\, Walworth\, and Wood counties. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Wednesday\, May 4th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Wednesday\, June 1st\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Adams\, Florence\, Forest\, Jefferson\, Kenosha\, Langlade\, Lincoln\, Marathon\, Oneida\, Portage\, Racine\, Rock\, Taylor\, Vilas\, Walworth\, and Wood counties.\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Tuesday\, June 22nd\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-midstate-independent-living-choice-supported/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gaochi Vang":MAILTO:gaochiv@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220630T120000
DTSTAMP:20220422T233234Z
CREATED:20220415T203306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T233234Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Madison College-sponsored)
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training for Dane County coming in June 2022!\nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by Madison Area Technical College\, organized by Access to Independence. \nTraining dates: June 13th-17th\, 20th-24th\, and 27th-30th. All dates are Mondays through Fridays except the last week\, which ends on a Thursday. \nHours: Mondays through Fridays (except last week) 8:30am-12pm CDT \nTrainers: Dominique Christian & Lynn McLaughlin \nTraining serves: Residents of Dane County & Employees of Dane County Human Services (DCHS) and employees or members of Centro Hispano of Dane County. (This privately funded training will have a first selection preference for employees of DCHS and Centro Hispano of Dane County – those with first selection preference are strongly encouraged to apply before April 22nd\, 2022 and may be included in a preliminary interview process. Employees who apply after this date are no longer eligible for a preliminary interview process but will be considered during the final review process which will take place beginning May 16th\, 2022). \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, April 18th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, May 16th\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust be an employee of Dane County Human Services (DCHS) or Centro Hispano of Dane County\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Monday\, May 27th\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-madison-college-sponsored-61322/
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220524T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220630T203000
DTSTAMP:20220404T203659Z
CREATED:20220316T161808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T203659Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Milwaukee County & WCS-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training for Milwaukee County coming in May 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by Milwaukee County and Wisconsin Community Services (WCS)\, organized by Independence First. \nThis CPS Training is supported\, in part\, by SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award to the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of\, nor an endorsement\, by SAMHSA/HHS\, or the U.S. Government. \nTraining dates: May 24th\, 26th\, 31st and June 2nd\, 7th\, 9th\, 14th\, 16th\, 21st\, 23rd\, 28th\, and 30th – All dates are Tuesdays and Thursdays. \nHours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30pm – 8:30pm CDT \nTrainers: Susie Austin & Michelle Laga \nTraining serves: Residents of Milwaukee County \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Thursday\, March 17th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Thursday\, April 14th\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Milwaukee County\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Tuesday\, May 10th\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-milwaukee-county-wcs-sponsored52422/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220527T200000
DTSTAMP:20220418T181935Z
CREATED:20220311T193911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T181935Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Marshfield Clinic Health System-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in May of 2022!\n  \nThis online\, privately-funded Certified Peer Specialist is Marshfield Clinic Health System sponsored and supported by Midstate Independent Living Choices (MILC).\n \nTraining dates: May 6th (Fri.)\, 9th-13th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 16th-20th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 23rd-27th (Mon.-Fri)\, 2022 \nHours: 5PM-8PM CDT \nTrainers: James Morgan & Tim Saubers \nTraining serves: Residents of all Wisconsin who are Marshfield Clinic Health System partners and affiliates\, including AmeriCorps & Recovery Corp members. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, March 11\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, April 8\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust be residents of Wisconsin\nMust be either a Marshfield Clinic Health System partner or affiliate\, including members of Recovery Corp & AmeriCorps\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Friday\, April 22nd\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-50722/
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morgan Potter":MAILTO:mpotter@milc-inc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220506T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220527T163000
DTSTAMP:20220404T182029Z
CREATED:20220225T201235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T182029Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (CILWW-supported) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in May of 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is funded through WI Department of Health Services and supported by Center for Independent Living Western Wisconsin (CILWW).\n \nTraining dates: May 6th (Fri.)\, 9th-13th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 16th-20th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 23rd-27th (Mon.-Fri)\, 2022 \nHours: 1:30PM-4:30PM CDT \nTrainers: Chris Richardson & Victor Kilpatrick \nTraining serves: Residents of Barron\, Chippewa\, Clark\, Dunn\, Eau Claire\, Pepin\, Pierce\, Polk\, Rusk\, and St. Croix counties. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, February 25th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, March 25th\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Barron\, Chippewa\, Clark\, Dunn\, Eau Claire\, Pepin\, Pierce\, Polk\, Rusk\, or St. Croix County.\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant. \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Friday\, April 22nd\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-cilww-supported/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gaochi Vang":MAILTO:gaochiv@accesstoind.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T203000
DTSTAMP:20220329T174540Z
CREATED:20220213T033233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T174540Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Sauk County-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in May of 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is sponsored by Sauk County and supported by Independent Living Resources.\n \nTraining dates:  May 2nd-5th\, 9th-12th\, 16th-19th\, 2022 – All dates are held Monday-Thursday weekly. \nHours: 4:30PM-8:30PM CDT \nTrainers: Tamra Oman & Paula Buege \nTraining serves:  Residents of Buffalo\, Crawford\, Grant\, Iowa\, Jackson\, Juneau\, La Crosse\, Lafayette\, Monroe\, Richland\, Sauk\, Trempealeau\, and Vernon counties. Selection preference is provided for those who reside in Sauk County. \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, February 28th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, March 28th\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Buffalo\, Crawford\, Grant\, Iowa\, Jackson\, Juneau\, La Crosse\, Lafayette\, Monroe\, Richland\, Sauk\, Trempealeau\, or Vernon County.\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Monday\, April 18th\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-sauk-county-sponsored/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220411T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T120000
DTSTAMP:20220329T174754Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T174754Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Madison College-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training for Dane County coming in April 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by Madison Area Technical College\, organized by Access to Independence. \n  \nTraining dates: April 11-15th\, 18th-22nd\, and 25th -28th. All dates are Mondays through Fridays except the last week\, which ends on a Thursday. \nHours: Mondays through Fridays (except last week) 8:30am-12pm CDT \nTrainers: Dominique Christian & Lynn McLaughlin \nTraining serves: Residents of Dane County and/or employees of Dane County Human Services (DCHS) or Centro Hispano of Dane County (This privately-funded training will have a first selection preference for employees of DCHS and Centro Hispano of Dane County) \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, February 14th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, March 14th\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Dane County and/or be employee of Dane County Human Services (DCHS) or Centro Hispano of Dane County (This privately-funded training will have a first selection preference for employees of DCHS and Centro Hispano of Dane County)\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until March 28th\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-madison-college-sponsored/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220311T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220328T200000
DTSTAMP:20220211T214914Z
CREATED:20220114T151324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T214914Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Family Health Center of Marshfield-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in March of 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by  Family Health Center of Marshfield\, Inc. and the federal Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and is organized by the Center for Independent Living Western Wisconsin. \nTraining dates:  March 11th (Fri.)\, 14th-18th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 21st- 25th (Mon.-Fri.)\, and 28th (Mon.)\, 2022 \nHours: 4PM-8PM CT \nTrainers: Chris Richardson & Mike Kelly \nTraining serves:  Residents of Clark\, Forest\,  Iron\, Jackson\, Oneida\, Portage\, Price\, Vilas\, and Wood counties (This privately-funded training will have a first selection preference for residents of Clark and Wood counties) \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, January 14\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, February 11\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Clark\, Forest\, Iron\, Jackson\, Oneida\, Portage\, Price\, Vilas\, and Wood counties (This privately-funded training will have a first selection preference for residents of Clark and Wood counties)\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until Friday\, February 25\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-family-health-center-sponsored/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marguerit M. Galindo":MAILTO:margueritg@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220408T170000
DTSTAMP:20220207T044356Z
CREATED:20220112T155739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T044356Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Milwaukee County & WCS-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training for Milwaukee County coming in March 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by Milwaukee County and Wisconsin Community Services (WCS)\,organized by Independence First. \n  \nTraining dates: March 9th\, 11th\, 16th\, 18th\, 23rd\, 25th\, 26th (Sat.)\, 30th and April 1st\, 6th\, 8th – All dates are Wednesdays and Fridays except for March 26th \nHours: Wednesdays and Fridays 1pm-5pm CT\, Saturday\, March 26th 9am-5pm CT \nTrainers: Michelle Laga and Heather Mroch \nTraining serves: Residents of Milwaukee County \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Wednesday\, January 12th\, 2022 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Wednesday\, February 9th\, 2022 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Milwaukee County\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until February 23rd\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-wcs-milwaukee-county-sponsored-2/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brittyn Calyx":MAILTO:brittync@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T130000
DTSTAMP:20220115T153649Z
CREATED:20211117T174241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220115T153649Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Agricultural Communities / Farmers and Farm Workers community-specific) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce a Farmers and Farm Workers community- specific training in January 2022.\n\nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by MOSES and organized by Access to Independence.\n \nTraining dates: February 7th-10th (Mon.–Thurs.)\, 14th–17th (Mon.–Thurs.)\, and 21st–24th (Mon.–Thurs.)\, 2022\n\nHours: 9am-1pm CST \nTrainers: Cano Padilla & Tamra Oman \nTraining serves: Residents of all Wisconsin counties with significant and meaningful lived experience as a farmer or farm worker or in agricultural settings \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \n\n\nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, November 29th\,2021\n\nApplication Deadline (revised): 12pm (noon) on Friday\, January 14th\, 2021 \n\n\n  \n\nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nResidents of all Wisconsin counties with significant and meaningful lived experience as a farmer or farm worker\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until January 24th\, 2021 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-farmers-and-farm-workers-community-specific/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/jed-owen-ajZibDGpPew-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brittyn Calyx":MAILTO:brittync@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220212T200000
DTSTAMP:20211128T205633Z
CREATED:20211111T222828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T205633Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (WCS & Milwaukee County-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training for Milwaukee County coming in January & February 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) and Milwaukee County organized by Access To Independence. \nThis Certified Peer Specialist Training is supported\, in part\, by SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award to the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of\, nor an endorsement\, by SAMHSA/HHS\, or the U.S. Government. \n  \nTraining dates: January 25th (Tues.)\, 27th-29th (Thurs.-Sat.)\, February 1st (Tues.)\, 3rd-5th (Thurs.-Sat.)\, 8th (Tues.)\, 10th-12th (Thurs.-Sat.) 2022 \nHours: Tuesdays\, Thursdays & Fridays 4pm-8pm CST\, Saturdays 9am-1pm CST \nTrainers: Shirley Drake and Susie Austin \nTraining serves: Residents of Milwaukee County \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday\, November 16th\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday\, December 14th\, 2021 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Milwaukee counties\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until January 11th\, 2022 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-wcs-milwaukee-county-sponsored/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shirley Drake":MAILTO:Shirley.Drake@milwaukeecountywi.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220128T200000
DTSTAMP:20211128T205704Z
CREATED:20211027T213327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T205704Z
UID:10000846-1641574800-1643400000@wicps.uwm-citee.org
SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Red Cliff Band-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in January of 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is organized by Access to Independence… \n  \nTraining dates:  January 7th (Fri.)\, 10th-14th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 17th-21st (Mon.-Fri.)\, and 24th-28th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 2022 \nHours: 5PM-8PM CST \nTrainers: Tanya Kraege & Mike Kelly \nTraining serves:  Red Cliff Band and Bad River Band tribal members and residents of Ashland and Bayflied counties (This privately-funded training will have a first selection preference for Red Cliff Band tribal members) \nTraining cost: Free for participants \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, October 29th\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, November 26th\, 2021 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in  Red Cliff Band and Bad River Band tribal members and residents of Ashland and Bayflied counties (This privately-funded training will have a first selection preference for Red Cliff Band tribal members)\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until December 24th\, 2021 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-red-cliff-band-sponsored-2/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/chris-montgomery-smgTvepind4-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Gurnoe":MAILTO:ngurnoe@redcliffhealth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220128T120000
DTSTAMP:20211128T205733Z
CREATED:20211022T145712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T205733Z
UID:10000844-1641546000-1643371200@wicps.uwm-citee.org
SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Safe Communities MDC-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in January of 2022!\n  \nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by Safe Communities MDC and is organized by Access to Independence.. \n  \nTraining dates:  January 7th (Fri.)\, 10th-14th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 17th-21st (Mon.-Fri.)\, and 24th-28th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 2022 \nHours: 9am-12pm CST \nTrainers: Tanya Kraege & Rene Livingston-DeTienne \nTraining serves: Residents of Columbia\, Dane\, Dodge\, and Green counties (This privately-funded training will have a selection preference for those participating with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation or who are associated with Safe Communities MDC) \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications Open: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, October 29th\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, November 26th\, 2021 \n\n  \nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this CPS training: \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in Columbia\, Dane\, Dodge\, and Green counties (with a selection preference for those participating with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation or who are associated with Safe Communities MDC)\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nApplying for this or any CPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received are reviewed by trainers in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience navigating mental health or substance use)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others towards recovery/wellness/meaningful living\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination of people with lived experience\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPS or CPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPS while providing non-CPS services\n\n  \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until December 24th\, 2021 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-safe-communities-mdc-sponsored/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/collins-lesulie-0VEDrQXxrQo-unsplash.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Tanya Kraege":MAILTO:tkraege@safercommunity.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220124T200000
DTSTAMP:20211204T221046Z
CREATED:20211025T145247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T221046Z
UID:10000845-1641229200-1643054400@wicps.uwm-citee.org
SUMMARY:Statewide Online Certified Parent Peer Specialist (CPPS) Training - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce a statewide\, online Certified Parent Peer Specialist training coming in January 2022!\nThis statewide online (Zoom-based) Certified Parent Peer Specialist training supported by Access To Independence. \n  \nTraining dates: January 3rd-7th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 10th-14th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 17th-21st (Mon.-Fri.)\, 24th (Mon.)\, 2022 \nHours: 5pm-8pm CT \nTrainers: Ginger Fobart and Rob Kaminski \nTraining serves: Residents of all 72 Wisconsin counties \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n  \nWhen to Apply (and Deadlines/Closing)\nA button will appear below this section with the words “Click Here to Apply” at the time applications open. Click that button to access the application form for this training. \nApplications open at 12pm (noon) on Monday\, November 1st\, 2021\n\nApplications close at 12pm (noon) on Monday\, November 29th\, 2021\n\n\n\n\n\nPossible Early Closing of Applications: \nA maximum of 50 applications will be considered. If 50 applications are received prior to the application deadline (see above)\, the application form will automatically close and no additional applications will be received. \n  \n\nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply for this Online Statewide CPPS Training. \n\nMust self-identify as having navigated first-hand\, personal lived experience as a parent or guardian of a youth with social\, emotional\, behavioral\, and/or substance use challenges\n\nMust reside in any Wisconsin county\nMust have at least a high school diploma or GED equivalent\nMust be 18 years of age or older\n\n14-18 participants will be selected for this training. To be considered for selection\, you must meet the basic eligibility requirements above\, submit an application form\, and complete an interview. There is no training registration cost for participants. \nConsiderations\nWe encourage you to familiarize yourself with the role of a Certified Parent Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified  Parent Peer Specialist. \n  \nApplying for this or any CPPS training does not guarantee selection as a participant.  \nApplications received for review by trainers are reviewed by them in full\, and a variety of criteria may determine whether an applicant is asked to interview and possibly participate in a training. These include\, but are not limited to: \n\nWhether or not the applicant meets the basic eligibility requirements to become a Certified Parent Peer Specialist (18 or older\, possesses either a high school diploma or GED\, is a Wisconsin resident\, has first-hand\, personal lived experience as described above)\nWhether or not the applicant meets secondary eligibility requirements that are training-specific (belongs to the county\, tribe\, region\, and/or community served by the particular training)\nWhether or not the applicant is seeking employment or is already employed in a peer support/parent peer support position and/or a supervisory role to CPPS (trainings are intended to serve workforce development efforts as part of an employment initiative)\nWhether or not the applicant is a community member looking to use their personal experiences to support others in strengthening family resilience\nHow well the applicant is able to demonstrate an understanding of recovery principles and family-driven supports\, especially in such a way that supports self-determination and empowerment\nWhether or not the applicant has experience offering peer support and/or parent peer support in a professional or personal setting\n\nBecause this training is the pre-requisite to registering for the state-approved CPPS exam\, and a pathway to working in a professional parent peer support role\, applications demonstrating the following may not be given priority in the application review process: \n\nApplicants seeking this certification simply as a resume booster\nApplicants looking to obtain the certification but not go on to work in the role of a CPPS or CPPS supervisor\nApplicants looking to use this training as the “next step in their recovery”\nApplicants who show they do not support many pathways to recovery or strengthening family resilience\nApplicants only seeking certification in order to bill as a CPPS while providing non-CPPS services\n\n  \nFilling Out and Submitting the Online Application\nFirst\, we highly recommend filling out and submitting the online training application form using a desktop computer or tablet and not a smart phone. \nIt is important that you answer all required questions  (marked with an asterisk) on the online training application form. There are also formatting requirements in regards to dates and other fields (such as email address). If required fields are not answered in the application form or the fields are entered incorrectly\, it will register as an error and your application will not be submitted to us when you press the “submit” button. \nThis is what happens if you try to submit an application with errors: \n\nApplicant presses “submit” button\nInstead of being redirected to the “application submission page\,” the training application form page reloads\nThis page now contains language telling the hopeful applicant that some fields were entered incorrectly (applicant may need to scroll down to see this)\nIncorrectly filled out or missing fields are highlighted in red\nApplicant should fix errors and resubmit\nUpon successfully addressing errors\, the application submission page with a timestamp will appear (we recommend you print or save a print screen of this page when it appears) and a copy of the application will be sent to the applicant’s email address they provided alongside an outline of next steps\n\nPlease note: If the application form or event page page reloads instead of the “application submission page\,” there is something wrong with your application\, and you will need to follow the instructions to address any errors. \n  \nWhat to Expect After Applying\nOnce the application deadline has passed or 50 applications are received (whichever is sooner)\, trainers will be sent applications to review\, contact up to 25 applicants out of the total applicant pool for virtual interviews\, and then select a final cohort of training participants after conducting virtual interviews. Though a maximum of 25 people will be contacted for interviews\, everyone can expect to hear back about the final decision in regard to their application. \nPlease know that it may take some time for participant selection to be finalized\, and we ask for your patience. Final selection decisions for this training may not be made until December 20th\, 2021 (two weeks prior to the training start-date). \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/statewide-online-certified-parent-peer-specialist-cpps-training/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Parent Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brittyn Calyx":MAILTO:brittync@accesstoind.org
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