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In summer of 2022, the PR CoE and National Family Support Technical Assistance Center came together to create an animation that takes a look at the roles of peer recovery specialists and family peer specialists. In this video, each role is defined as well as a discussion on their similarities and differences.

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In 2021, the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence conducted an extensive national needs assessment regarding capacity building needs for Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs). The study found that a common barrier to sustainability is the absence of solid organizational infrastructure, often driven by a lack of funding and understaffing.

This learning series focuses on key tools and resources RCOs, RCCs, and other peer-run organizations need to develop a solid foundation from which to grow. Check out the materials and recordings of each session below!

Series Learning Objectives:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session Topics:

• January: Building a Work Plan
• February: Appreciative Inquiry Approach to Strategic Planning
• March: The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Inventory for RCOs
• April: Data Management, Choosing What Works
• May: Managing Nonprofit Financial Operations
• June: Effective Budgeting for Nonprofits
• July: Grant Writing Basics

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Learning Objectives:

• Discover the importance of operating a nonprofit with a financial focus
• Understand how to read balance sheets and make decisions
• Recognize how nonprofit professionals utilize financial operations to promote sustainability
• Understand the importance of data in building capacity for peer run organizations

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

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In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 4 focused on data management. Learning objectives were:

• Understand how to use data inventories to select the right sized data management system
• Review current data management systems strengths and deficiencies
• Select a data management system that will facilitate better reporting and decision-making with accurate and accessible data
• Describe how to utilize data for sharing, governance, and sustainability

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

Part 1 Recording

Part 2 Recording

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 3 focused on how to utilize the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Inventory. Learning objectives were:

• Define diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within recovery community organizations.
• Identify two (2) ways in which to engage with BIPOC recovery community members and providers.
• Identify practice considerations for realignment with the stated goal of DEI&B. Learning outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with BIPOC recovery community members and BIPOC providers within an interdisciplinary context.
• Engage responsibly and sensitively with cultural, historical, and interdisciplinary contexts in the synthesis of ethical and sustainable practice solutions.
• Evaluate concepts of race, culture, identity, and diversity with regards to creating an inclusive recovery community.
• Critically reflect on professional knowledge and skills, incorporating DEI&B subject knowledge and perspectives.

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

Part 1 Recording

Part 2 Recording

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 1 focused on building a work plan. Learning objectives were:

• Gain insight into the rationale and basic components of a work plan
• Be able to tie your work plan to the organizational mission and strategic priorities
• Identify tasks, milestones, deliverables, resources, budgetary requirements, and timelines to include in your own plan

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

Part 1 Recording

Part 2 Recording

In late 2022, Tim Saubers, who leads our workforce development team, hosted a 6-month Skill Development Series for Peer Recovery Support Specialists. The series was so well attended and in demand, that we also offered it in early 2023. In this podcast series, Tim sits down to have a conversation with each facilitator to have a deeper discussion with them about their presentation and what it means for the field.

In this sixth and final episode of the series, Tim speaks with Jessi Davis about understanding and supporting mental health experiences. Jessi is an experienced Program Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the Peer Support, Mental Health, and Substance Use Recovery fields. Jessi is known for work surrounding Youth and Young Adult Peer Support training, technical assistance, and leadership. Currently working at the South Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center, Jessi works to provide support, technical assistance, and training to the peer workforce throughout the 5 states and all tribal communities within Region 6. They have spent much of their career focused on Youth and Young Adult Peer Support and are currently the President of the National Association of Peer Supporters.

In late 2022, Tim Saubers who leads our workforce development team, hosted a 6-month Skill Development Series for Peer Recovery Support Specialists. The training series provided recurring opportunities for peer recovery support specialists from across the country to build foundational skills that are necessary for effective peer support service provision. The series was so well attended and in demand, that we also offered it in early 2023. In this podcast series, Tim sits down to have a conversation with each facilitator to have a deeper discussion with them about their presentation and what it means for the field.

In 2023, our RCO capacity building team hosted a learning series on nonprofit basics. The series aimed to:

• Offer practical skills and foundational elements needed to run, operate, and grow a healthy nonprofit organization
• Educate nonprofit leaders on the importance and elements of building proper infrastructure
• Build community and share resources among RCO, RCC, and peer-run nonprofit leaders

Session 7 focused on grant writing basics. Learning objectives were:

• Learn techniques essential for obtaining grants
• Review examples of funded grants and consider areas for improvement
• Describe the requirements for submitting a federal grant application using a checklist approach such as SAMS or DUNS approvals, and other submission requirements
• Review a SAMHSA RFA and understand the essential information presented
• Draft a proposal outline for the SAMHSA RFA for your organization
• Discuss challenges and solutions to writing a federal grant and the capacity and resources necessary

You will find the recordings of the 2-part session below. You can download the slides and handouts by clicking the image to the left.

Part 1 Recording

Part 2 Recording

In this episode, our host spoke with Scott Breedlove and Melanie Cobb of Landmark Recovery, and Rabbi Ilan Glazer of Our Jewish Recovery. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field!

Well-crafted job descriptions are an essential part of the recruiting, hiring, and onboarding process. Developing the job description helps a team to clarify the specific needs of your program, ensuring that the position you are hiring fits the program design. Pre-hire, an effective job description lets candidates know exactly what the position they are applying for will entail. It also helps the hiring committee to create an effective interview process. Post-hire, the job description helps new hires to be clear on their roles and tasks, guides the delivery of services, and
promotes best practices in peer support work.

This tool will help you to:

• Define what peer practice means for your organization.
• Identify the specific competencies, core tasks and responsibilities for the peer support worker(s) in your program.
• Consider some unique challenges in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding
  peer support workers.