[NYAPRS Enews] We Can Work No Country Peer Facilitator Aug 31-Sept 1 Training

[Harvey Rosenthal]

Peer Facilitator Core Training for the North Country 

August 31st and September 1st, 2010 (Westport, NY)

 

BECOME A

WE CAN WORK and WE CAN SAVE PEER FACILITATOR and...

*	Represent the "We Can Work" and "We Can Save" Campaigns 
*	Help others by sharing your personal story in ways that build
hope and inspire 
*	Gain experience presenting and facilitating "We Can Work"/"We
Can Save" forums, workshops and peer employment support meetings
*	Learn techniques to hold conversations about employment and
support individuals in ways that are recovery-oriented and
person-centered
*	Increase demand for employment and utilization of services 
*	Establish new connections with organizations and individuals in
your community 

 

What is the role of the Peer Facilitator?

WE Can Work/We Can Save Peer Facilitators are volunteers with a personal
experience of mental health recovery and employment. We build hope and
inspire others to go back to work, share our experience of overcoming
unemployment and using services, share information about work incentives
and rights in the workplace, provide support, and help others develop
new social connections. We are trained to lead forums and workshops, and
in time develop the skills to facilitate peer support groups.
Facilitators make a commitment to conduct at least one campaign activity
every 3 months. In some cases we have a sponsoring organization, which
enables us to dedicate time to the campaign as a formal part of our job.
The Campaign provides training, mentoring, and access to DVDs, printed
and online materials free of cost.

 

How can I apply to become a Peer Facilitator?

Send your Peer Facilitator Application by August 20th 2010 (North
Country deadline). The Campaign will select individuals with a hopeful
vision about employment and recovery, and strong commitment to carry on
"We Can Work"/"We Can Save" activities.  

 

When will the core training take place? 

The We Can Work/We Can Save Peer Facilitator Core Training for the North
Country will take place on August 31st and September 1st, 2010 in
Westport, NY (MHA in Essex).  Upon successful completion of the training
and requirements, participants will receive a We Can Work/We Can Save
Peer Facilitator Certificate. This core training will also be offered in
New York City and Buffalo during the 2010 summer/fall (Dates to be
announced). 

 

To receive a Peer Facilitator Application or more information, contact:

Oscar Jimenez (NYAPRS) at (518) 436-0008, ext. 21 or oscarj at nyaprs.org 

Mira Bowin (NYAPRS) at (518) 436-0008, ext. 18 or mirab at nyaprs.org 




WE CAN WORK/WE CAN SAVE CAMPAIGN 

PEER FACILITATOR APPLICATION 

 

SECTION A: General information about yourself 


Your name:    

 


Your mailing address:

 


 

Street Address              Apt # 


 

 


 

City                                   Zip


Your phone:

 


Your email address:

 


Do you currently work or volunteer?

Paid work        Volunteer        Don't work or volunteer


 

                 (Circle of check one)


What is your job title?

 


What is the name of your employer?

 


Sponsoring organization (if applicable):

 


 

 

(a sponsoring organization is an employer willing to have you dedicate
time to conduct "We Can Work... We Can Save" activities as a formal part
of your job)

 

SECTION B: Answer the following questions in 1 to 2 pages (Please attach
them):

 

1.      Have you ever been unemployed? What impact did being unemployed
have on you and your recovery?

2.      How has work/volunteering contributed to your recovery and
overall wellness?

3.      Why do you want to  become a "We Can Work/We Can Save" peer
facilitator?

4.      Do you think people with psychiatric disabilities can work and
become economically self-sufficient? What is your experience about this?

5.      What type of activities would you like to carry on in your
community (e.g., give workshops/presentations, provide one-on-one peer
support, facilitate peer support groups)

6.      How many hours per month would you be able to dedicate to
campaign activities? 

SECTION C: Statement of commitment 

 

I have a job and my employer is supportive of me dedicating _____ (#)
hours per month to conduct "We Can Work/We Can Save" campaign activities


_______________                                   _________

Your Signature                                Date 

 

I don't have a job that supports me to dedicate time to "We Can Work/We
Can Save," but I commit to dedicate _____ (#) hours per month to
campaign activities.

_______________                                   _________

Your Signature                                Date 

 

Please send the completed application to: Oscar Jimenez, NYAPRS, One
Columbia Place, Albany NY 12207, or oscarj at nyaprs.org, or fax it at
(518) 436-0044 

 

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