Virtual CRSS/CPRS Orientation March 19, 2025
We welcome you to join us on March 19, 2025, for our next CRSS/CPRS Orientation. These sessions provide basic information on the roles of Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) and a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPRS). It includes an overview of the certification process and CRSS/CPRS ethics.
The training is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about becoming a CRSS/CPRS as well as those who are currently working towards their certification or renewal. We also encourage supervisors of CRSS/CPRS positions to attend to better understand the CRSS/CPRS role and certification process.
ABOUT THIS CRSS/CPRS ORIENTATION TRAINING
DATE: March 19, 2025
TIME: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
TOPIC: CRSS/CPRS Orientation
OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the definitions of recovery used by the CRSS and CPRS credentials.
- Explain the requirements of earning & maintaining the CRSS/CPRS credentials.
- Identify resources available to support individuals seeking to earn or renew their CRSS or CPRS credential.
REGISTRATION: To Register, click this link: March CRSS/CPRS Orientation
WEBEX TITLE: CRSS/CPRS Orientation
SPEAKERS: Christina Ancira and Nicolette Rivera
HANDOUTS:
Handouts will be emailed to those who are registered no later than the day before the training. They will also be available to download from the Webex page for the training session once registered.
About CRSS/CPRS Orientation:
This orientation was developed in response to needs expressed in training evaluation feedback from attendees of other sessions offered by our Wellness & Recovery Services Team. We hope that participants in this session will also fill out our evaluation survey after attending, so that we can continue to improve all trainings offered by our team.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs): Two (2) CEUs have been applied for through the Illinois Certification Board.
To Ask a Question: Each session will include a Q&A portion. Following the training, participants can also send questions to our team email at: dhs.dmhrecoveryservices@illinois.gov
Reasonable accommodations may be provided upon request. Requests should be submitted to training contact Nicolette Rivera at Nicolette.Rivera@illinois.gov.
