CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST CORE COMPETENCIES COVERED Domain Item Description 1.4 Believes in the importance of empathy and listening to others 1.5 Believes in and respects all forms of diversity 1.6 Believes in the importance of self-awareness and self-care 1.7 Believes in lifelong learning and personal development 1.9 Believes that recovery is a process 1.11
Believes and understands there are a range of views regarding mental health and substance use disorders and their treatment, services, supports, and recovery Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and their impact on recovery Knowledge that recovery and wellness involves the integration of the whole person including spirituality; physical, vocational, and emotional health; sexuality; gender identity; and community Knowledge of person-centered care principles Knowledge of strengths-based planning for recovery Knowledge of the impact of discrimination, marginalization, and oppression Knowledge of the impact of internalized stigma and shame Knowledge of the scope of practice of a certified peer specialist Knowledge of ways to encourage safe, trauma-sensitive environments, relationships, and interaction Ability to be self-aware and embrace and support own recovery Ability to assist people in exploring life choices, and the outcomes of those choices Ability to listen and understand with accuracy the person’s perspective and experience Knowledge of ethics and boundaries Knowledge of cultural competency Ability to draw out a person’s perspective, experiences, goals, dreams, and challenges Effective written and verbal communication skills Ability to locate appropriate recovery resources, including basic needs, medical, mental health and substance use disorder care; supports, including social support and mutual aid groups; and to facilitate referrals Ability to facilitate and support a person to find and utilize resources Ability to set, communicate, and respect personal boundaries of self and others Ability to utilize own recovery experience and skillfully share to benefit others Ability to recognize and affirm a person’s strengths Ability to foster engagement in recovery
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