“Hiring Justice Impacted CPS/CPPS”- June 2025 Supervisors Community of Practice
June 2025 CPS & CPPS Supervisor Community of Practice
“Hiring Justice Impacted CPS/CPPS”
with Kaeden Watford
Thursday, June 26th, 2025 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm CT
Facilitator:
- Kaeden Watford
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.
Description:
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:
- The Rehabilitation Review Process: Understand its intricacies and the significant impact it can have on employees.
- Adopting a Trauma-Informed Approach: Learn how to support your justice-impacted employees throughout this process with sensitivity and effectiveness.
- Innovative Funding Strategies: Discover alternative funding sources to help you establish and sustain these vital peer positions.
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.
