The PRSS Supervisor Foundational Training is brought to you by the Accelerate Career Pathways for Substance Use, Problem Gambling Treatment, and Recovery Services Project (ACP) with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Description

The PRSS-S Coaching Academy is being offered at no cost to qualified applicants that are interested in becoming a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist Supervisor (PRSS-S) by the Nevada Certification Board (NCB).

Apply to the 2026 PRSS-S Coaching Academy here: https://casatunr.wufoo.com/forms/kny41z51jh1jb7/

Once your application is approved, you will receive the password to complete your registration for this event.

A certified peer recovery and support specialist supervisor (PRSS-S) is an individual who supervises PRSS workers with lived experience in recovery from substance use, problem gambling, mental health and/or other co-occurring challenges. As of August 1st, 2023, anyone supervising Peer workers needs to be certified in Nevada. Supervisors will develop an understanding of the role of peer workers, the responsibilities of a supervisor, and effective supervision strategies.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will:

• Clearly define the role of a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS).
• Gain familiarity with the Domains and Guiding Principles of Recovery.
• Understand the process of becoming a Certified PRSS in Nevada.
• Apply supervision techniques and strategies to effectively support peer-based recovery supports. Acquire knowledge on the steps involved in becoming a Certified PRSS Supervisor.

Presented by:

Jordan Baez, MS

Continuing Education Units:

6 CEUs

Certification Board Information

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here. Additional specifications can be found below.

NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)

This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for the below # of CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

CEUs: 6

Skills Groups

This course applies to the following Client Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC

• Case Management
• Legal/Ethical and Professional Development

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. (Continuing education hours and CEU's are synonymous for purposes of issuing CEU's from CASAT Learning)

Qualifies for NBCC Credit: Yes

NCB (Nevada Certification Board)

            This course is approved by the Nevada Certification Board for the following professional certifications:

• Peer Recovery and Support Specialist Certification and PRSS Supervisors (PRSS(-S)

Presentation materials are not for reproduction or distribution without specific written authorization. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of CASAT.

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