Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

33050.4.4 Peer Support Team Administrator

• The PST Administrator shall be appointed by the worksite Hiring Authority or designee. This is a secondary volunteer position with no expectation of remuneration. PST Administrators may serve up to a three-year tenure and may, upon completion of that term, apply for an extension up to an additional three years of tenure. Additional extensions may be granted after a review with the worksite leadership and the OEW Statewide PSP Coordinator.

  • In addition to the requirements for all PST members, PST Administrator applicants or those selected shall meet the following eligibility criteria:

    • Be employed by CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation;

    • Be at the managerial level;

    • Not be on probation; and

    • Receive an endorsement from their supervisor.

  • PST Administrators shall:

    • Assume the role of the PST Leader when the Team Leader is unable to do so.

    • Ensure PSP is available to all employees.

    • Oversee the PST Leaders’ activities related to the program.

    • Ensure updates to the PST roster are maintained on a monthly basis and submitted to the Statewide PSP Coordinator.

    • Sign and adhere to the Peer Support confidentiality participation agreement and adhere to all policies and procedures.

    • Communicate with the Statewide PSP Coordinator as necessary for assistance, clarification, or support.

    • Adhere to the OEW PSP Manual.

    • Ensure new PST members receive Basic Peer Support training as identified inDOM section 31040.4.12. prior to assuming PST member responsibilities, including call-outs.

    • Ensure PST members receive required annual training as listed inDOM section 31040.4.12.

    • Utilize the standardized selection process outlined in DOMDepartment Operations Manual section 31040.4.7 for selecting team members.

    • Oversee the management of the PST in accordance with PSP policies, procedures, and processes.

    • Ensure the PST Leader organizes and conducts, at a minimum, quarterly team meetings covering team issues and relevant peer support content areas.

    • Ensure a smart device/cellphone is available for the PSP Team Leaders.

    • Adhere to proper utilization of the SharePoint site.