Successfully Employing Peer Specialist: A Framework and Tools | National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors

Successfully Employing Peer Specialist: A Framework and Tools | National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors

Successfully Employing Peer Specialists: A Framework and Tools Webinar 

February 6, 2018 | 2:30–4 p.m. Eastern Time 

This SAMHSA sponsored webinar is directed at provider management and supervisors. It will offer a framework for and specific tools on successfully employing peer specialists through:

1) Clarifying the peer specialist role;

2) Recruiting, hiring, and training of peers;

3) Educating and supporting non-peer staff;

4) Using the reasonable accommodation (Americans with Disabilities Act) Employee Assistance Programs to address job difficulties and support good performance;

5) Team building: Cross training and co-learning;

6) Key components/elements of organizational culture and infrastructure.