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Prerequisite
- High school or higher education level
- At least 18 years of age
- Read and write English
Step 1
Pass the International Certification Examination for Alcohol & Other Drug Use Counselors - Peer Recovery written exam
- Pass exam
Step 2
Complete 500 hours of paid or volunteer work experience
- Complete at least 500 hours
Step 3
Become employed as a Youth Peer Support Specialist
- Become employed
Step 4
Complete requirements within the set timeframe
- Complete the following Within 30 days of employment Online modules 1-9 Cultural Linguistic Competence online module Family Driven and Youth-Guided Practice online module System of Care in Children's BH online module Stress, Trauma, and the Brain online module NHCBHC Core Competencies online module Strategic Sharing pre-recorded webinar from Pathways RTC
  or
  Face to face training on site at hiring organization Strategic Sharing Online Resource Every 30 days and bi-weekly thereafter These activities will be coordinated by the worksite Receives & tracks at least 2 hours / month of coaching from a trained Youth Peer Support Specialist Coach Regularly attends & tracks monthly group coaching with trained Youth Peer Support Specialist coach and other Youth Peer Support Specialist staff Within 90 days Activities will be coordinated by the worksite Minimum of 15 hours observing youth peer supporter specialists with lived experience as they work with youth or young adults Within 6 months Completed 6 hr Initial Training on Addictions & Recovery and 3.5 hr Families and Addiction training (NH DHHS)
  Face to Face Training Schedule posted Online
  To register, or for more information, please contact Shannon Quinn Phone 603-271-5889 Completed 1 day Diversity and Cultural Competence in the Workplace training
  To register contact Ellen Macneil (603) 271-9249 or Shawn Blakey 271-0845
  or visit Equitynh.org Completed NH mandated reporting training Within 18 months Assembles and submits a portfolio to apply for Youth Peer Support Specialist Certification to be reviewed by the NH Wraparound Certification Panel
Step 5
Apply for YPSS Certification
- Apply
Earn Youth Peer Support Specialist Certification
- Finish

Become a Youth Peer Support Specialist

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This certification is a job specific certification and must be acquired while actively employed at NFI North. It is not transferable outside of the organization or it's partners.

Please visit, https://www.nfinorth.com/careers if you would like to check if there is a position open for a Youth Peer Support Specialist.

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