certified recovery support specialist (crss): understanding the what, why and how of the new...
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Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS): Understanding
the What, Why and How of the New Credential
Consumer Education and Support Statewide Call-In: October 25, 2007
Welcome!
Thank you to all who participated last month! Thank you to all who have joined in for today’s
call! Report on previous Statewide Consumer Calls CEU’s for today’s call Plan for Future Calls: 11/29 and beyond
Objectives for Today’s Call
1. Participants will have a basic understanding of the new credential for Certified Recovery Support Specialists (CRSS)
2. Participants will know how to apply for a CRSS
3. Participants will understand the purpose and benefits of the CRSS credential
4. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and offer suggestions regarding these topics
Guidelines for Today’s Call
All Speakers Will Use Person-First Language All Acronyms Will Be Spelled Out and Defined Diverse Experiences Will Be Heard and
Validated
CRSS: What is It?
CRSS stands for Certified Recovery Support Specialist
CRSS is a new professional credential– For individuals whose primary professional
identification is peer-provided services – For persons in recovery from mental illness or dual
diagnosis of mental illness and substance use disorders.
CRSS: What is It?
Competecy-Based– vs --
Curriculum-Based
CRSS: What is It?
The CRSS competencies are specific to:– effective utilization of unique insights – gained through one’s personal experience in
recovery – from mental illness or from dual diagnosis of mental
illness and substance use disorder– provided to support other individuals with such
conditions
CRSS: Competencies
Advocacy Professional Responsibility Mentoring Recovery Support
CRSS Competency: Advocacy
Promote consumer-centered services Serve as the consumer’s individual advocate Assure that the consumer’s choices define and
drive the recovery planning process
CRSS Competency: Professional Responsibility
Maintain confidentiality Document service provision Communicate personal issues that impact
one’s ability to perform job duties
CRSS Competency: Mentoring
Serve as a role model of a consumer in recovery
Teach consumers how to self-advocate Encourage consumers to develop independent
behavior, based on choice rather than compliance
CRSS Competency: Recovery Support
Help the consumer develop problem-solving skills
Help the consumer access services and supports to achieve their recovery goals
Serve as an active member of the consumer’s recovery-oriented team
CRSS: What is the Purpose? What are the Benefits?
If you are a person who wishes to utilize your personal experience in recovery to support others– You will have further training and education to
develop your skills– You will increase your hiring potential
CRSS: What is the Purpose? What are the Benefits?
If you are an agency who is hiring persons in recovery – Your employees will have demonstrated
competency, through an independent organization/process, to utilize their life experiences to help others
– The independent credentialing process enhances the ethics of hiring persons in recovery within your organization
CRSS: What is the Purpose? What are the Benefits?
With the next revision of Rule 132, both the agencies hiring, and those who have the credential, will benefit because:– CRSS will be included in the revision– Agency billing capacity will increase– Employee hiring potential will increase– Employee rate of pay will increase
CRSS: How Do I Get It?
Granting of Equivalency Phase Requirements– Ends October 31st, no exceptions– Statement of Self-Disclosure – Notarized Code of Ethics– Documentation of Education
WRAP Facilitator’s Training CRSS Pilot Course PRCP (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Certificate Program) College courses, trainings and in-services – see page 6 of the
Model for certification– $100 fee (can set up payment plan)
CRSS: How Do I Get It?
Granting of Equivalency Phase– Work Experience Form not required– Supervised Practical Experience Form not required– Education Form not required– Exam not required
CRSS: After Nov. 1st
Training & Education: 100 clock hours Supervised Practical Experience: 100 clock hours Work Experience: 2000 hours (one year) CRSS Exam Fees:
– Application $75– Exam $125– Certification $60
CRSS: How Can I Get More Information?
Information is Available on the Web at: www.iaodapca.org , click on “Download Your
Forms,” then “Illinois Model for Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)”
Email contact: [email protected] Phone: 1-800-272-2632
Guidelines for Q & A
All Speakers Will Use Person-First Language All Acronyms Will Be Spelled Out and Defined Diverse Experiences Will Be Heard and Validated Each Individual Will Ask One Question, then Pass to
the Next Person When Finished Speaking, Conclude With “Thank You” Written Questions Can Be Sent To:
– [email protected] (fax: 309-693-5101)– [email protected]
Thank You!