Peer-Workforce Foundations Informational Session
Are you curious about what it means to work in the peer support field? Do you want to learn more about the values, principles, and practices that guide peer work in Massachusetts? Are you considering taking the next step toward becoming a CPS—or do you support or supervise peers and want to deepen your understanding of the role?
If so, we invite you to join our Peer-Workforce Foundations Informational Session!
This session is ideal for:
- Individuals interested in exploring a path toward peer support work
- Applicants currently preparing for the CPS program
- Supervisors, team leads, and hiring managers looking to better understand the role, scope, and training of Certified Peer Specialists
- Organizations interested in strengthening their peer support workforce
You’ll gain insight into:
- The core values and principles of peer support
- The variety of roles and settings where peer support is practiced
- A sneak peek at the CPS training content
- A step-by-step walkthrough of the CPS application process
- How peer roles align with recovery-oriented systems of care
PLEASE NOTE: This is not the CPS Certification course. It is an informational session only designed to build foundational knowledge about peer work.