Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

33050.4.12 Required Peer Support Program Training

• New Member Basic Peer Support training shall be completed prior to the employee assuming their PSP duties. Training shall be documented and provided to OEW.

• New Member Basic Peer Support Training

  • A one time, minimum of 24 course hours, of New Member Basic Peer Support Training is required for employees prior to utilization in their capacity as Peer Supporters. Training shall occur within three months of approval as a PST member. Within 12 months of completion of the new member training, and annually thereafter, the following is required:

    • A minimum of eight hours of PSP member training.

    • 12 hours of on-the-job training or other Peer Support-related training.

• Peer Support Team Leader Training

  • PST Leaders shall complete the following:

    • A one time, minimum of 24 course hours of New Member Basic Peer Support Training is required prior to utilization in the capacity as a Peer Support Team Leader.

    • A minimum of 12 hours of leadership and advanced Peer Support training per calendar year.

    • 12 hours of on-the-job training or other Peer Support-related training per calendar year.

• Peer Support Team Administrator Training

  • PST Administrators shall complete the following:

    • A one time, minimum of 24 course hours of New Member Basic Peer Support Training is required prior to utilization in the capacity as a Peer Support Team Administrator.

    • A minimum of 12 hours of leadership and Advanced Peer Support Training per calendar year.