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Certified Family
Peer Specialists and
Parent Teaming
Trainers - Putting
LIFE Experience
To Work
Minnesota Department of
Human Services Recognizing
an Untapped Resource
Valuable Partners
Years of experience working with our system of care
Years of experience helping other families in formal and informal settings
Interested in making the journey easier for others
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Working with DHS
Since 2007 parents have been training those who work with children with mental health disorders
Deliver training on how to partner effectively with families
Giving an inside view of life and it’s impact on all members of the family
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Seven Years of Success
Evaluations have been excellent
Attendees state: Their understanding of the impact on
the family is greater
They will be less judgmental of what they see and hear
It will change how they work
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Parents Advising DHS
Trainers have helped DHS on grant proposal reviews
Trainers are sitting on the State Advisory Council on Mental Health
Trainers are helping DHS with the implementation of the Olmstead Act
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Family Peer Specialists
Across the country family members are working with other families to make their journey easier
In response to this evolving direction the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health has created a certification process to ensure quality service to families
DHS will soon be implementing Family Peer Specialists
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Purpose of Moving This Direction
Families have been doing this work on a mostly informal basis for many, many years
It has proven to be useful to both caregivers and the children they’re raising
Caregivers have a better understanding of the system they must navigate and work more collaboratively with providers
Caregivers receive the support only one who has traveled a similar journey can provide
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Family Peer Specialists and Medial Assistance
Here in Minnesota this will be a Medical Assistance reimbursable service
This service will not be tied to any other service
The work of the Family Peer Specialist will be tied to the child’s treatment plan
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Implementation
Minnesota’s chapter of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health will work with MACMH to offer their certification to qualified family members
Additional support, training and guidance to employers and Family Peer Specialists will also be available through MACMH
15 Minnesota parents are already certified
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Hiring and Supporting Parents on Your Staff
You will want to ensure your entire staff understands and values the work the Family Peer Specialists bring to the families you serve
Current staff who also have children with mental health disorders have a job to do and it differs from that of the Family Peer Specialist
MACMH will be available to support and assist employers
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Get Onboard
This is a service that is proving valuable around the country
This service will make your work easier and lighter
Your families will be grateful to have more help and support and will be in a better position to meet the needs of their children
Minnesota Department of Human Services
FROM PARENT TO TRAINER TO CPSP
My process of becoming a DHS Parent Teaming
Trainer and now a Certified Parent Support Provider Partner with child and family serving systems to
improve family outcomes and strive to eliminate stigma and discrimination
Based on peer-to-peer interaction, not clinical consultation
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Where I Began
Become familiar with the Core Competencies found on the National Federation of Families website at www.ffcmh.org
Read the Candidate Handbook and Code of Ethics
Establish contact with MACMH for help with the application process, to become involved in state level training, and ongoing support while in the field
Minnesota Department of Human Services
PSP APPLICATION INFORMATION
Agree to the terms and conditions noted in the Application, which includes agreement to the Code of Ethics and be able to articulate the benefits of lived experience.
Applicants must document that in the five years prior to the application they have:
A minimum of 1000 hours of employment or volunteer experience in line with the PSP job description
A minimum of 88 contact hours of training involving core knowledge skills
A minimum of 20 hours of supervision/consultation/mentoring by another parent support provider.
MACMH can be a wonderful asset in helping applicants document and meet the above requirements
Minnesota Department of Human Services
CERTIFICATION EXAM INFORMATION
Applications received will be processed and an email sent
within 10 business days of receipt. Once approved, applicant will receive an eligibility status letter and will be able to make an appointment to take the test
Exams are taken at Pearson VUE testing sites. Exams are
120 multiple choice questions and take approximately 120 minutes
You will know immediately if you pass or fail the exam.
The current passing score is 69 out of 100. Your certificate arrives in the mail. If you fail the exam you may be eligible to take the test two more times
Minnesota Department of Human Services
FINAL THOUGHTS TO BECOMING A CERTIFIED FAMILY PEER SPECIALIST
Take a self assessment of your readiness:
Experience Ability to do the tasks of a Certified Family Peer
Specialist Eligibility
Take a practice test on the National Federation’s website. Additional resources are included on the website
Renew or re-certify every two years. MACMH can help
with meeting some of these requirements
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Parent Teaming Training
Who I am - parent, foster care social worker & trainer
- where I am from
How I learned about being a trainer for DHS - case manager
Why I choose to do this - opportunity
Minnesota Department of Human Services
Parent Teaming Training
What this training is
- allows a glimpse into our lives
Where we train
- all over
What this opportunity has done for me
- provide networking, resources, and support
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Parent Teaming Training
What this opportunity has done for me
- provide me with unconditional support from someone who knows
…and my family
- allow the opportunity to educate
My extended family
- allow the opportunity to educate
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Parent Teaming Training
How this has changed my life
- offers support
This opportunity and my children
- …very proud
What would I change?
- nothing
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Any questions?
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