CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST CORE COMPETENCIES COVERED Domain Item Description 1.2 Believes in and respects people's rights to make informed decisions about their lives 1.3 Believes that personal growth and change are possible 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 1.10 Believes in the healing power of healthy relationships 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 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 the impact of discrimination, marginalization, and oppression Knowledge of scope of practice of a certified peer specialist Knowledge of ways to encourage safe, trauma-sensitive environments, relationships, and interactions Ability to bring an outlook on peer support that inspires hope and recovery Ability to be self-aware and embrace and support own recovery Ability to listen and understand with accuracy the person’s perspective and experience Knowledge of cultural competency Ability to problem-solve Ability to draw out a person’s perspective, experiences, goals, dreams, and challenges 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 foster engagement in recovery 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 balance own recovery while supporting someone else’s
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