Peer Training: 75-hours of mandatory peer specialist training. Three training vendors are authorized to provide the 75-hour mandatory peer specialist training. No other peer trainings are acceptable other than trainings from one of the authorized training vendors. All education/training must be documented.
Peer Training: 75-hours of mandatory peer specialist training. Three training vendors are authorized to provide the 75-hour mandatory peer specialist training. No other peer trainings are acceptable other than trainings from one of the authorized training vendors. All education/training must be documented.
Participation Requirements: Applicant must complete Delaware Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training Application. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED. Applicant must have direct personal experience living with mental illness and/or addiction and recovery.
Becoming a certified PRS (CPRS) is a three-step process: Take the DBHDS 72-Hour PRS Training. Provide at least 500 hours of direct, supervised peer support, including 25 hours of supervision. After completing the 72-hour training and your 500 hours, you are ready to fill out the application for the IC&RC PRS Exam.
For individuals to become a CRS, they must meet the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB) requirements which include: High school diploma or GED. Successful completion of the Certified Recovery Specialist – 78 Hour Training Curriculum. 18 months of sustained, personal lived recovery.
Participation Requirements: Applicant must complete Delaware Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training Application. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED. Applicant must have direct personal experience living with mental illness and/or addiction and recovery.
The average peer recovery specialist salary in New Jersey is $41,040 per year or $19.73 per hour. Entry level positions start at $37,375 per year while most experienced workers make up to $48,436 per year.