CPRS and CHW Information Form

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) program

Provides:

50 Hours of Training (10 in Advocacy, 16 in Ethics, 10 in Mentoring/Education, 10 in Recovery/Wellness, 4 in Harm Reduction)
500 Hours in the role of a Peer (either as an Intern or a paid employee)
30 Hours of Supervision by a Registered Peer Supervisor
Assistance with completion of the Application for the CPRS exam
Resume and job search assistance

Requirements:

18 years of age or older

High School Diploma or GED

2 years in Recovery

Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) program

Provides:

All 101 Hours of training Curriculum approved for the CHW Credential
40 hours required internship in the role of a CHW. Students will be appropriately placed in accordance with goals.
Supervision in the role of a CHW under a Registered Peer Supervisor at VoH.
Exam preparation, fees and Application Assistance
Proctored Exam
Job Search, resume assistance, interview preparation

Requirements:

18 years of age or older

High School Diploma or GED

No recovery time requirements; but must be in recovery

Please provide information about Community Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) and Community Health Workers (CHW) for The Jude House.

First name

Last name

City, State, ZIP code

Program of Interest

Community Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

Community Health Worker (CHW)

Both CPRS and CHW

Are you 18 years or older?

Yes

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

Yes

How much recovery time do you have?

If you answered other, please describe here:

I have the time and desire to commit to this program - CPRS Program takes approximately 6 months to complete.

Yes

Do you have access to a laptop or tablet?

Yes

No, I would need assistance obtaining a device.

Do you have transportation to get to the Internship or Practicum?

Yes

No, I would need assistance with transportation.

I understand that the trainings are offered in the mornings during the work week and will be able to attend them to complete the requirements.

Yes

Are you willing to reach out to your local workforce center, complete their program and get funding for the program?

Yes

Why are you interested in obtaining the credential?

What does recovery mean to you?

Please list the skills that you have that would be beneficial as a CPRS and/or CHW.

Rate your computer skills

Advanced

Average

Beginner

I will do my best to attend each class that I register for and will communicate with The Jude House if I am unable to attend a training I signed up for.

Yes

I understand that if I am a No Show/No Email(Call) for a training that I will be unable to take additional trainings for a period of 90 days.

Yes

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