[NFBC-SFV] Fwd: FREE Peer Specialist Training - ENROLL TODAY! (With a link to the application)

[Nancy Urquilla]


Hello everyone,

Below please find the email announcement from the Disability Community Resource Center (DCRC) regarding the peer specialist training discussed during the chapter meeting.

Please feel free to contact John if you have any questions. His contact information is in the announcement below.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Nancy

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> From: Disability Community Resource Center
> Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 6:15:13 PM
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> Subject: FREE Peer Specialist Training - ENROLL TODAY! (With a link to the application)
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> Free Employment Training as a Peer Specialist
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> DCRC's Peer Specialist Training (PST) is a certificate program by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. A free class for adults who have lived experience with mental health disabilities wanting to begin a career in the social services field. It includes training on evidence-based practices and the 12 core competencies required by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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> Now Registering for the May 3rd – June 24th, 2021 Training 
> The PST program is tentative to begin Monday, May 3 through 
> Thursday June 24. Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays over a 8 week period. Students will spend 5 hours a day in class totaling 120 class hours followed by a non-paid internship at a local social service agency for a total of 96 hours. Because our office is not open for our regular hours of operation due to the COVID-19, the sessions will be provided virtually through Zoom.
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> Program Eligibility
> Adults age 18 or older who:
> have achieved wellness with their mental health disability and/or recovery from alcohol or substances for a minimum of 2 years,
> have a high school diploma or GED, and,
> Can demonstrate basic computer literacy/proficiency and have a working computer, laptop or tablet.
> US Veterans encouraged to apply
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> Need More Information?
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> Please email john at dcrc.co to RSVP and all additional required forms will be emailed to you to complete before the training starts. All completed forms and documents must be submitted by April 16, no later than 5:30pm.
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> To process enrollment you must also provide the following:
> 1) Complete PST application
> 2)  Valid CA ID/ DL
> 3)  Proof of income (bank statement, SSI/SSDI award letter, notice of action letter)
> 4)  Resume
> 5)  Certificates/Degrees
> 6) All additional forms that will be emailed to you once you RSVP
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> Link to the Application:
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> Here is a link to the application: PST Application. Please email all documents to john at dcrc.co. Please try to send everything is PDF format for easy accessibility.
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> Questions? Contact John Albarran, Peer Specialist Coordinator at 310-390-3611 Ext.230 or email: john at dcrc.co
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