About
Trainings & Certification
- To receive certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist, peers must complete a week-long training which covers a variety of topics related to being a peer support specialist. To receive certification as a Community Health Worker, individuals must complete a three day training which covers a variety of topics related to working as a Community Health Worker.
- CHW & CRS Training Schedules
  
  CHW/CRS Application
  
  CRS Reference Form Download
  
  Certification Renewal Instructions
  
  CHW & CRS Renewal Application
  
  Special Endorsements
  
  CHW/CRS Train the Trainer Application
- Payment Options
  application fee
  
  late renewal fee
Continuing Education
- To maintain certification, Certified Recovery Specialists must obtain 14 Continuing Education Units (CEU) by May 31^st of each year. CEUs can be obtained by attending trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars, and by self-studying.
- Continuing Education Opportunities
  
  CEU Tracking Sheet
  
  Archived Webinar Survey
Resources
- Working as a peer support specialist can be a tiring and emotionally taxing job. Check out the resources and supports available here to help you maintain recovery and support others as they continue their own journey to recovery.
- Resources
  
  Seeking Employment
  
  CHW/CRS Code of Ethics
CHW/CRS Annual Conference
Contact

About
Trainings & Certification
- To receive certification as a Certified Recovery Specialist, peers must complete a week-long training which covers a variety of topics related to being a peer support specialist. To receive certification as a Community Health Worker, individuals must complete a three day training which covers a variety of topics related to working as a Community Health Worker.
- CHW & CRS Training Schedules
  
  CHW/CRS Application
  
  CRS Reference Form Download
  
  Certification Renewal Instructions
  
  CHW & CRS Renewal Application
  
  Special Endorsements
  
  CHW/CRS Train the Trainer Application
- Payment Options
  application fee
  
  late renewal fee
Continuing Education
- To maintain certification, Certified Recovery Specialists must obtain 14 Continuing Education Units (CEU) by May 31^st of each year. CEUs can be obtained by attending trainings, conferences, workshops, webinars, and by self-studying.
- Continuing Education Opportunities
  
  CEU Tracking Sheet
  
  Archived Webinar Survey
Resources
- Working as a peer support specialist can be a tiring and emotionally taxing job. Check out the resources and supports available here to help you maintain recovery and support others as they continue their own journey to recovery.
- Resources
  
  Seeking Employment
  
  CHW/CRS Code of Ethics
CHW/CRS Annual Conference
Contact

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Indianapolis | Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-Acute Care/Inpatient (Days) | Full-Time | Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition | 02-11-2022 | LINK

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Indianapolis | Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-Walk-in Clinic (Days) | Full-Time | Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition | 02-11-2022 | LINK

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Indianapolis | Certified Peer Recovery Specialist-Acute Care/ Inpatient (Nights) | Full-Time | Indiana Addictions Issues Coalition | 02-11-2022 | LINK

By MHANI Staff|February 11th, 2022|Job Opening|

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