• Peer Support Professional

    Training Application
  • All sections of the form must be completed for the application to be accepted. The purpose of this form is to complete the screening process to begin the process to become trained as a Peer Support Professional. The purpose of its contents is to assess an applicant’s readiness and skills set to be an effective PSP. Please type or print clearly.

    The information you provide in this application will be shared with designated contractors for the purpose of improving and implementing training for the Peer Community in the State of Alaska. Unless otherwise indicated, upon certification your name will be included in local email distribution lists to communicate current job opportunities and other information specific to peer support.

  • PSP Application – General Instructions

    All questions and information must be provided to be considered for this PSS role. When answering the questions please use full sentences and your own thoughts, detailed content, understanding, and good writing skills. The information you provide in this application will be shared with designated contractors for the purpose of improving and implementing effective training for the Peer Community in the State of Alaska.

    Complete the Application by Yourself: You may not have anyone help you fill out the application or edit your writing. No person, including a job coach, counselor, or case manager may aid you in this process. If you need a specific reasonable accommodation for a verified disability, or have questions about assistance, please contact the Peer Support Program Manager team and will make appropriate arrangements with you.

    1. Email Release: Unless otherwise indicated, upon certification your name will be included in local email distribution lists to communicate current job opportunities and other information specific to peer support. If you do not want your email address to be on these lists, there is a box on the last page to choose to opt out of the distribution lists.

    2.  Required Education: High School Diploma or GED

    3.  Primary Language: Please list all languages you speak, read, and/or write fluently, beyond English

    4.  Race: Like in all opportunities to provide services, Race is a voluntary disclosure and used for the sole purpose of understanding future needs.

    5.  Current Situations: Like any other opportunity, verifiable work and volunteer experience are important, but also remember the value of your lived experiences when sharing in this application.

    6.  Future Goals/Interests in PSP Work: Peer Work is largely funded through Medicaid at this point, so individuals wanting to train to go in the field and work will be a higher consideration than someone wanting to train for a personal interest. For what it takes to be a successful PSS, please place strong considerations around how it will impact you and your future should you take on this professional journey.

    7.  Recovery: No one but you can say whether or not you are in recovery. This is something you must consider carefully. The PSP role requires being able to help others and work consistently, in addition to a strong understanding of recovery concepts. Make sure to include skills and attitudes learned that help maintain your recovery. This area reflects recovery strengths and one’s current success in recovery.

    8.  Leadership: While it takes many forms, PSP work requires it. Formal leadership experience includes participating on local committees, boards, or organizations. Other opportunities include facilitating groups or teaching classes. Share whatever you believe to have helped you achieve those skills.

    9.  Skills in Sharing Your Story of Recovery & Wellness: This answer should describe how comfortable you are in sharing your story, what kind of experience you have doing so, and how long you have been sharing your story. If you are just learning to be comfortable with disclosing, write about that. Don’t share the details of your story in this application.

  • Program Requirements: In accordance with the spoken goals around behavioral health recovery and re-entry reform, all applicants being considered for PSP training are required at a minimum to:

    Be a self-identified individual (family member or consumer) with lived experience with behavioral health (mental illness and/or substance use and/or trauma)

    Or incarcerated for more than twenty-four months in addition to a behavioral health lived experience working toward re-entry.

    AND, the individual must possess the following skills:

    • Leadership skills
    • Reading comprehension
    • Writing skills
    • A strong knowledge specific to modeling recovery and wellness
    • An ability to learn to effectively document Medicaid Services provided to consumers

    AND an informal understanding of SAMHSA Core Competencies.

    Principles & Values (all services provided must be)

    • Recovery-Oriented
    • Person-Centered Voluntary
    • Relationship-Focused
    • Trauma-Informed

    Core Competencies (all PC-PSS will work in the following manners) Engage peers in a collaborative and caring relationship

    • Provide Support
    • Share lived experiences in recovery Personalize peer support
    • Support recovery planning
    • Link to resources, services, and supports
    • Provide information about skills related to health, wellness, and recovery Help peers manage crises
    • Value communication
    • Support collaboration and teamwork Promote leadership and advocacy Promote growth and development 

    This application is designed to demonstrate whether candidates meet the minimum criteria for this position.

    Because of that, please CHECK for complete and detailed sentences, spelling, and punctuation.

  • PLEASE READ – Sign below to indicate that you have read and agree with the following statements:

    • I have completed this application myself with no assistance and understand that this is a test of my reading comprehension and writing skills.
    • I understand that training slots are limited and therefore submission of this application does not guarantee admission.
    • I understand that by completing the State of Alaska approved 40-hour classroom Pre-Certification training, I am eligible to apply for formal Certification through Alaska Commission on Behavioral Health Certification.
    • I understand that this training as a Peer Support Professional does not guarantee employment.
    • I understand that a criminal justice background check may in some cases prevent employment with Behavioral Health Agencies.
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