Thank you for considering CAPS Academy as your choice for your Peer Support Specialist Certification Training, we are honored to support your learning journey!
October 30, 2023 - November 30th. Classes meet online via Zoom Monday - Thursday from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM for 4 weeks. There are no classes the week of November 20th - 24th in observance of the holiday. The deadline to apply is October 17th.
Applicants apply to the Academy via online application. Because we have ongoing cohorts, you can submit an application anytime for an upcoming cohort. Applying does not guarantee an interview, however; all students will be notified of the status of their application. If applicants are accepted into the program, scholarships will be available.
The interview:
We conduct interviews using a panel format so you may be interviewing along side other applicants. Treat this as you would a job interview. After the panel interview we will break off for one on one time and get to know you individually. At this point we will also be asking you to demonstrate your knowledge of basic Zoom features such as naming yourself, raising your hand and using reactions.
Those who identify as a Peer in recovery who are age 18 or older and who have personal lived experience with a mental illness, addiction, justice involvement and/or a close family member with lived experience. A GED or HS Diploma is not required to participate, however; you will need this to be eligible to take the State Exam.
All CAPS applicants are required to take the Digital Literacy Assessment. Please go to http://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org . Click on Take An Assessment under Test Your Digital Literacy and click on Basic Computer Skills. Once you receive your score, please attach it below. A passing score is 85% or above. You can take the test as many times as you’d like before submitting your score.
If you are interested in attending CAPS virtually on a Saturday, please email Georgie Sullivan at gsullivan@prpsn.org
If you are interested in participating in CAPS Academy, we invite you to add your name to our interest list.
https://forms.office.com/r/CLTTPFcLEL
For questions or to learn more information about the training, contact:
Georgie Sullivan, Training Assistant. (323) 772-9732 gsullivan@prpsn.org
Click on California Peer Certification for additional information about the certification process.
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