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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220731T170000
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220502T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220519T203000
DTSTAMP:20220329T174540Z
CREATED:20220213T033233Z
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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
CREATED:20220210T155503Z
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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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/allgo-an-app-for-plus-size-people-FKUuwzrikGg-unsplash.jpg
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/brooke-cagle-_ihwcvahzRk-unsplash.jpg
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
UID:10000850-1646830800-1649437200@wicps.uwm-citee.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/trung-thanh-LgdDeuBcgIY-unsplash.jpg
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220212T200000
DTSTAMP:20211128T205633Z
CREATED:20211111T222828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T205633Z
UID:10000848-1643126400-1644696000@wicps.uwm-citee.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/obi-onyeador-wudE2k8bd3k-unsplash.jpg
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Gurnoe":MAILTO:ngurnoe@redcliffhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220128T120000
DTSTAMP:20211128T205733Z
CREATED:20211022T145712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211128T205733Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tanya Kraege":MAILTO:tkraege@safercommunity.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220103T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220124T200000
DTSTAMP:20211204T221046Z
CREATED:20211025T145247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T221046Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211222T170000
DTSTAMP:20211104T183840Z
CREATED:20211005T210137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T183840Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Bad River Band-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an in-person (intended) Certified Peer Specialist training coming in December!\nThis In-Person Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa  and organized by Access to Independence.  \nTraining dates: (in-person): December 2nd-4th (Thurs.–Sat.)\, 9th-11th (Thurs.-Sat.)\, 2021 \nHours (in-person): 9am-5pm CST \nTraining dates (online backup option): December 2nd (Thurs.)\, 6th-9th (Mon.-Thurs.)\, 13th-16th (Mon.-Thurs.)\, 20th-22nd (Mon.-Wed.)\, 2021 \nHours (online backup option): 12pm-4pm CST \n\nTrainers: Lynn Maday-Bigboy & Paula Buege \nTraining serves: Residents of Ashland\, Bayfield\, Douglas\, and Iron Counties and Bad River Band tribal members (Bad River Band tribal members will have selection preference for this privately-funded training) \nTraining cost: Free for participants \n\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\, October 7th\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Thursday November 4th\, 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  Ashland\, Bayfield\, Douglas\, or Iron County or be a Bad River Band tribal member living in Wisconsin (Bad River Band tribal members will have 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 November 18th\, 2021 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/in-person-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-bad-river-band-sponsored/
LOCATION:Bad River Lodge & Casino Convention Center\, 73370 U.S. Highway 2\, Odanah\, WI\, 54861
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brittyn Calyx":MAILTO:brittync@accesstoind.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211122T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211215T200000
DTSTAMP:20211027T213615Z
CREATED:20210924T201512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T213615Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Newcap-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in November and December of 2021!\nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by Newcap and organized by Options for Independent Living. \n  \nTraining dates: November 22nd-24th (Mon.-Wed.)\, November 29th-December 3rd (Mon.-Fri.)\, December 6th-10th(Mon.-Fri.)\, December 13th-15th (Mon.-Wed.)\, 2021. \nHours: 5pm-8pm CST \nTrainers: David Zanon & Mike Kelly \nTraining serves: Residents of Brown\, Florence\, Forest\, Langlade\, Marinette\, Menominee\, Oconto\, Oneida\, Shawano and Vilas 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 27th\,2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, October 25th\, 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 Brown\, Florence\, Forest\, Langlade\, Marinette\, Menominee\, Oconto\, Oneida\, Shawano and Vilas 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 November 8th\, 2021 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-newcap-sponsored/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Birmingham":MAILTO:stephanieb@optionsil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211104T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211123T203000
DTSTAMP:20210923T164437Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T164437Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (WCS-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in November of 2021!\nThis online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by Wisconsin Community Services (WCS) and organized by Access To Independence. \n  \nTraining dates: November 4th-5th (Thurs.-Fri.)\, 8th-9th (Mon.-Tues.)\, 11th-12th (Thurs.-Fri.)\, 15th-16th (Mon.-Tues.)\, 18th-19th (Thurs.-Fri.) 22nd-23rd (Mon.-Tues.) 2021. \nHours: 4:30pm-8:30pm CT \nTrainers: Marguerit Galindo & Michelle Laga \nTraining serves: Residents of Milwaukee and 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 Thursday\, September 9th\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Thursday\, October 7th\, 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 Milwaukee or 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 October 21st\, 2021 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-application-wcs-sponsored/
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:20211101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T203000
DTSTAMP:20210926T035120Z
CREATED:20210915T200011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210926T035120Z
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SUMMARY:Statewide\, Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Madison College-sponsored) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce a statewide\, online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in November of 2021!\nThis statewide\, online (Zoom-based) Certified Peer Specialist training is privately-funded by Madison Area Technical College (Madison College) and supported by Access To Independence. \n  \nTraining dates: November 1st-5th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 8th-12th (Mon.-Fri.)\, 15th-18th (Mon.-Thurs.) 2021. \nHours: 5pm-8:30pm CT \nTrainers: Dominique Christian & Lynn McLaughlin \nTraining serves: Residents of all 72 Wisconsin counties (you do NOT have to be a student of MATC) \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 20th\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Saturday\, September 25th\, 2021 \n\n  \nStatewide CPS Training Process (revised and updated as of September 2021): \nAs we seek to expand access to CPS trainings\, while navigating a very much changed WIPSEI as impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic\, we are reviewing and revising our statewide CPS training application process based on data\, feedback\, and capacity. \nThis revised process\, which includes a shorter application period\, no cap on the number of applications received\, and a full review of all applications received (new)\, is intended to allow sufficient time for interested applicants to apply (no 50 applicant cut-off/closing of applications)\, while still honoring our trainers’ capacity through the 5-day application window. It is designed to support both accessibility and equity. \n\nThe application period will be five days (see “When to Apply” on event listings).\nThere will be no cap on the number of applications received during the 5-day application period.\nAll applications submitted will be reviewed for basic eligibility (see “Determining Eligibility and Fit” on event listings).\nApplications not meeting basic eligibility will be removed from the pool of applicants.\nAll applications received meeting basic eligibility are reviewed in full by the training’s trainers with support from the WIPSEI as needed.\nTrainers review applications to invite no more and no fewer than 25 applicants to virtual interviews.\nFollowing interviews\, trainers select 14-18 interviewees to participate in the training.\n\nThis unique application process only applies to statewide\, CPS trainings not of a community-specific nature at this time. It does not apply to regional trainings\, community-specific trainings\, or trainings specific to a certain county or tribe. \nTrainers will submit a roster of selected participants to the WIPSEI at least two weeks prior to the training start date. Please do not contact the WIPSEI about your selection decision during this review process\, as we will not have updates for you. All applicants will be informed of their selection decision regardless of whether they were selected for a training or not. \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 first-hand\, personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\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 Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \n  \nApplying for this or any CPS 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 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  \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\nWe ask that you once again review our unique application process for statewide CPS trainings (click here). \nFinal selection decisions for this training may not be made until October 18th\, 2021 (two weeks prior to the training start-date).
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/statewide-online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-matc-sponsored/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T200000
DTSTAMP:20210809T023851Z
CREATED:20210603T173039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T023851Z
UID:10000836-1630513800-1632859200@wicps.uwm-citee.org
SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training Application (Access & North Country IL Service Area) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in September of 2021!\nThis online Certified Peer Specialist training is hosted by Access To Independence. \nTraining dates: September 1st-3rd\, (Wed.-Fri.)\, 8th-10th (Wed.-Fri.)\, 13th-14th (Mon.-Tues.)\, 17th(Fri.)\, 22nd-24th (Wed.-Fri.)\, 27th-28th (Mon.-Tues.) \nHours 4:30pm-8pm CDT \nTrainers: Tim Saubers & Dominique Christian \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply to 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\, Columbia\, Dane\, Dodge\, Douglas\, Green\, Iron\, Price\, Sawyer\, and 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. \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  \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 July 7th\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Wednesday August 4th\, 2021 \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\n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/90121-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-application-access-north-country-il-service-area/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210830T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210922T210000
DTSTAMP:20210809T023923Z
CREATED:20210702T024242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T023923Z
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (US Military Veterans community-specific) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in August and September of 2021!\nThis U.S. Military Veterans community-specific training is the fifth in a series of various community-specific Certified Peer Specialist trainings this year. \nA note on this community-specific training:\nThis CPS training is for those who have served any amount of time as a US military servicemember regardless of one’s character of discharge. Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria to apply as outlined below under “Determining Eligibility and Fit.” \nTraining dates: August 30th–September 3rd (Mon.–Fri)\, 8th–10th (Wed.–Fri)\, 13th–14 (Mon–Tues.)\, 17th (Fri.)\, 22nd (Wed.) (5pm-9pm all days)\n \nTrainers: Oliver Johnson & Tanya Kraege \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply to this CPS training: \n\nMust have served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in any Wisconsin county (this training is open statewide to U.S. military veterans regardless of character of discharge)\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 Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \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\, July 5th\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, August 2nd\, 2021 \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 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-us-military-veterans-community-specific/
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:20210816T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210907T200000
DTSTAMP:20210729T210716Z
CREATED:20210302T052012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T210716Z
UID:10000827-1629133200-1631044800@wicps.uwm-citee.org
SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Options IL Service Area) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in August and September of 2021!\nThis online Certified Peer Specialist training is hosted by Options for Independent Living.\n \nTraining dates: August 16th-20th\, 23rd-27th\, August 30th-September 3rd\, 7th (5pm-8pm all days)\n \nTrainers: Dave Zanon & Tamra Oman \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply to 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\, or Winnebago County and be a Wisconsin resident\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 Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \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\, June 21st\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, July 19th\, 2021 \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 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-options-il-service-area/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Birmingham":MAILTO:stephanieb@optionsil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210816T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T160000
DTSTAMP:20210706T143253Z
CREATED:20210607T151251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T143253Z
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SUMMARY:CPS Training of the Trainer - Marginalized Communities-focused - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:Apply to become a Certified Peer Specialist Trainer in Wisconsin!\nIn August 2021\, 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) with a focus on members of marginalized communities. \nTraining dates: August 16th-18th and 23rd-25th\n \nHours: 9am-4pm CDT (there will be breaks and 45 minutes for lunch as part of this structure) \nTrainers: Brittyn Calyx\, Tara Wilhelmi\, and Vic Welle \n  \nWhat are Certified Peer Specialist Trainers?\nCertified Peer Specialist Trainers are Certified Peer Specialists (CPS) who go on to co-facilitate the 48-hour CPS curriculum used in Wisconsin. They are CPS with skill and experience in both the role of a CPS and adult education and group facilitation who have successfully completed the Certified Peer Specialist Training of the Trainer. They are not employees of DCTS or Access to Independence and are currently paid at a rate of $35 an hour for the prep work and facilitation of CPS trainings they contract to co-facilitate. \n  \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\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 July 28th\, 2021\nMust reside in any Wisconsin county\nMust identify as a member of a marginalized community\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 8-12 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. \n  \nWhat are Marginalized Communities? \nMarginalized communities are those excluded from mainstream social\, economic\, educational\, and/or cultural life. Examples of marginalized populations include\, but are not limited to\, groups excluded due to race\, gender identity\, sexual orientation\, age\, disability\, language\, and/or immigration status. Marginalization occurs due to unequal power relationships between social groups. It can also take the form of systemic oppression when it is driven by institutions of the society\, including education systems\, health care systems\, justice systems\, housing systems\, and financial systems\, through laws\, customs\, or practices. \n  \nDesired skills and experience in applicants: \n\nDemonstrated skill and experience in supporting adult education\, community building\, group facilitation\, effective communication\, and skill development\nExperience in supporting equity\, accessibility\, and inclusion in communities\, programs\, training spaces\, or workplaces\nClear understanding of and experience related to the role of a Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist and peer support principles and frameworks\nExperience with online meeting platform facilitation for events (especially Zoom)\nBilingual or multilingual fluency a plus\, especially in English/Spanish\, English/Hmong\, English/Indigenous languages spoken by Wisconsin Tribal Nations\, English/ASL\n\n  \nReasonable Accommodations and Accessibility Support\nIf you require reasonable accommodations due to disability\, technology assistance\, or language accessibility supports for applying or participating in this CPS ToT if selected\, please reach out to Brittyn Calyx\, Peer Specialist Program Communications Assistant at brittync@accesstoind.org or (608) 416-3033. \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\, June 7th\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Monday\, July 5th\, 2021 \n  \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/cps-training-of-the-trainer-marginalized-communities-focused/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Training of the Trainer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brittyn Calyx":MAILTO:brittync@accesstoind.org
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Independence First Service Area) - Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in August of 2021!\nThis online Certified Peer Specialist training is hosted by Independence First. \nTraining dates: August 10th-12th (Tues.-Thurs.)\, 14th (Sat.)\, 17th-19th (Tues.-Thurs.)\, 21st (Sat.)\, 24th-26th (Tues.-Thurs.)\, 28th (Sat.)\n \nTime: 5pm-9pm on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, and Thursdays / 9am-1pm on Saturdays \nTrainers: Phillip Corona and Susie Austin \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply to 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\, or Waukesha County and be a Wisconsin resident\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 Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \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\, June 15th\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Tuesday\, July 13th\, 2021 \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 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-independence-first-service-area/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Phillip Corona":MAILTO:pcorona@independencefirst.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210820T200000
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SUMMARY:Online Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Training (Indigenous Peoples community-specific) -Applications Closed
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce an online Certified Peer Specialist training coming in July and August of 2021!\nThis Indigenous Peoples community-specific training is the fourth in a series of various community-specific Certified Peer Specialist trainings this year. \nA note on this community-specific training:\nThis training is not specific to a single tribe or nation\, nor is it specific to only federally-recognized tribes and nations. Some tribes have hosted Certified Peer Specialist trainings specific to a singe nation or group of nations. The purpose of this training being more broad in scope to Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (also known as North America) is part of the equity and justice initiatives of the Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative\, striving towards access and inclusion. \nTraining dates: July 30th and August 2nd-6th\, 9th-13th\, 16th-20th (5pm-8pm all days)\n \nTrainers: Cano Padilla & Mike Kelly \nDetermining Eligibility and Fit\nThe following are required to be eligible to apply to this CPS training: \n\nMust be Indigenous to Turtle Island (also known as North America) / Native American / American Indian / First Nations\nMust self-identify as having navigated personal lived experience of mental health and/or substance use challenges\nMust reside in any Wisconsin county (this training is open statewide to Indigenous communities)\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 Peer Specialist before applying. Click here to learn more about the role and work of a Certified Peer Specialist. \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\, June 4th\, 2021 \nApplication Deadline: 12pm (noon) on Friday\, July 2nd\, 2021 \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 
URL:https://wicps.uwm-citee.org/exam/online-certified-peer-specialist-cps-training-indigenous-peoples-community-specific/
LOCATION:Held Virtually
CATEGORIES:Peer Specialist
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brittyn Calyx":MAILTO:brittync@accesstoind.org
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