June 2025 CPS & CPPS Supervisor Community of Practice
Kaeden Watford (He/Him) is a black trans man, son, dad, partner, and friend. Due to the harm that has been caused to him throughout his life by various systems he has developed a passion for harm reduction, community, and healing. It is important to him to use his seat at the table to advocate for equity and inclusive spaces for marginalized and historically oppressed communities. His journey began while still being a resident in the Wisconsin prison system and he has been determined to create safe spaces for collective healing in the communities that he belongs to ever since.
Join us for an insightful and interactive presentation focused on hiring Certified Peer Specialists and Certified Parent Peer Specialists who have been justice-impacted. These invaluable team members offer unparalleled lived experience in supporting adults navigating mental health and substance use challenges. This webinar is designed specifically for employers and supervisors of Certified Peer Specialists and Certified Parent Peer Specialists. We will provide a comprehensive overview of:
Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools to confidently build a diverse, skilled, and resilient workforce that truly reflects the communities you serve. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to enhance your team’s capacity and foster a supportive environment for all.
Feedback Survey/CEH Information:
We invite you to please fill out the evaluation survey link (click here) if you attended this community of practice gathering or if you watch the recording. The survey will close at 4:30pm on Thursday, July 10th. Certificates of Participation will be sent to those completing the evaluation form by 4:30pm on July 17th, 2025. No evaluation surveys will be accepted for CEH credit after the evaluation survey’s closing date/time.
This website is managed and maintained by staff at Access to Independence working on the Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative. The words, views, and values presented herein are not necessarily representative of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
July 2022 Supervisor’s of CPS & CPPS Community of Practice:
“Peer Support Values and Documentation”
July 28th, 2022 from 1:30pm-3pm CT
Facilitator:
Victoria (Vic) Welle: Vic is peer support trainer who brings many years of experience providing peer support in diverse settings. Vic’s work experience includes community-based peer support, supervising peer supporters in a peer respite program, and working within the Comprehensive Community Services program in Wisconsin. Vic is a statewide trainer for the Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative, a national trainer for Intentional Peer Support, and serves on the board of the peer-run organization Wisconsin Milkweed Alliance (WIMA).
Description:
Documentation, how do we complete this required task while holding true to our peer support values? Guest Facilitator, Vic Welle explored the topics, “Peer Support Values and Documentation,” with hope and engaged us in a broader conversation about values and advocacy around documentation on Thursday, July 28th, 2022. The Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative’s goal is to continue to provide mutually collaborative spaces where we all learn together to deepen our values in peer support while holding fidelity to the peer support framework.
We would love for you to share space with us each month, for our Communities of Practices as we will continue explore topics aligning with our work, supporting others and deepening our values. If you would like to stay informed or would enjoy receiving a reminder, please sign up to receive email updates by clicking About Us, then, scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up for updates on the latest news. We hope to engage with you soon!
We invite you to please fill out the evaluation survey link (click here) if you attended this community of practice gathering or if you watch the recording. The survey will close at 4:30pm on Thursday, August 11th. Certificates of Participation will be sent to those completing the evaluation form by 4:30pm on August 18th, 2022. No evaluation surveys will be accepted for CEH credit after the evaluation survey’s closing date/time.
This website is managed and maintained by staff at Access to Independence working on the Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative. The words, views, and values presented herein are not necessarily representative of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
February 24, 2022
February 2022 Supervisors of CPS & CPPS Community of Practice:
“A Brief Introduction to Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace” ~ February 24th, 2022 from 1:30pm-3pm CST
Guest facilitator:
Heather Mroch (she/her and they/them)
Certified Peer Specialist & Parent Peer Specialist
Peer Specialist Trainer, Yoga Teacher, Consultant, Facilitator
Owner, PEERspecitve Wellness
website: www.peerspectivewellness.ppcbrands.com
email: peerspectivetraining@gmail.com
phone: 414-793-6582
Description:
This Supervisors of CPS & CPPS Community of Practice Session will aim to give a general overview of defining neurodivergence, exploring where neurodiversity fits in with a disability justice framework, and addressing how intersectionality can be a barrier to navigating neurodivergence in the workplace. Participants will experience an introduction to the topic and leave with practical tools and resources for further exploration, self advocacy and to support systems transformation.
We invite you to please fill out the evaluation survey link (click here) if you attended this community of practice gathering or if you watch the recording. The survey will close at 4:30pm on Thursday, March 10th. Certificates of Participation will be sent to those completing the evaluation form by 4:30pm on March 17th, 2022. No evaluation surveys will be accepted for CEU credit after the evaluation survey’s closing date/time.
This website is managed and maintained by staff at Access to Independence working on the Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative. The words, views, and values presented herein are not necessarily representative of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
January 20th, 2022 – Accessibility note: Many apologies, as the recording did not accurately follow the spotlighted ASL interpreters. We will make sure that this is corrected for future gatherings.
January 2022 CPS & CPPS Community of Practice:
“Empowered Job Seeking in Peer Support Roles” ~ January 20th, 2022 from 1:30pm-3pm CST
Guest facilitators: Tim Saubers, CPS Trainer and Program Coordinator for Workforce Development of the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence
Description:
As new and existing peer specialists seek jobs, there are so many considerations to finding the right fit for you. Come and discuss with others resume basics, as well as understanding the ins and outs of what a job description is saying to determine how find the right peer support job that aligns with your skills, passions, and values. This will be an interactive discussion that makes use of breakout rooms and activities.
Empowered Job Seeking for Certified Peer Specialists (PowerPoint)
We invite you to please fill out the evaluation survey link (click here) if you attended this community of practice gathering or if you watch the recording. The survey will close at 4:30pm on Thursday, February 3rd. Certificates of Participation will be sent to those completing the evaluation form by 4:30pm on February 10th, 2022. No evaluation surveys will be accepted for CEU credit after the evaluation survey’s closing date/time.
This website is managed and maintained by staff at Access to Independence working on the Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative. The words, views, and values presented herein are not necessarily representative of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
