The Great Lakes MHTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.
Managing on-the-job stress is a challenge for any human services worker and Peer workers have an extra focus: to model success for the people they support. The resilience needed to navigate a lived experience of a mental health or substance use disorder, and work in a field that sees a high-burnout rate, means Peer workers need that extra focus on their self-care and their work environment. This session will discuss how a Peer Specialist can help improve their own resilience profile and be a role model for the people seeking services and the whole care team.
Registrants who fully attend this event or training will be eligible to receive 2.0 continuing education hours provided by the Minnesota Board of Social Work. Certificates are disseminated by People Incorporate to all qualifying individuals after the conclusion of the event or training.
Raymond Young, CPS, BA, has 15 years of experience training diverse groups of adult, youth, and adolescent learners prior to joining the Training Institute at People Incorporated Mental Health Services. He has trained mental health workers, police officers, transportation professionals, business partners, and clients. Ray received his certification as a Certified Peer Specialist from the Minnesota Department of Human Services in 2017 and has since worked with individuals with various mental health conditions and behavioral health concerns. He has also studied Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Ray has a passion for working with youth in Youth Leadership Programs and as a mentor in the community.
