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SHARE!'S Supervision Of Peer Workforce Conference Set for Apr. 17
Recovery nonprofit seeking proposals for its third online conference by Apr. 5
CULVER CITY, CA (Mar. 20, 2024) — Proposals are invited for the third online Supervision of Peer Workforce Conference on Wednesday Apr. 17, 2024. The conference is co-sponsored by SHARE! the Self-Help and Recovery Exchange, a peer-run organization, and SCRA, the Society for Community Research and Action, Division 27 of the American Psychological Association.
The conference will highlight best practices on supervision, hiring, training, retention, scope of practice, wellness and resilience, and career ladders. Previous presenters have included representatives from Yale, UC Berkley, University of Texas, Rutgers University, George Mason University, American University in Bulgar, Central Queensland University and the Rand Corporation.
“The Supervision of Peer Workforce Conference strengthens our behavioral health system through evidence-based practices,” said SHARE!’s Director of Training, Libby Hartigan. “Great supervision is key to empower, motivate and increase peer worker satisfaction.”
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"By casting a wide net of participants, we amplify the resonance of our message: the imperative of effective supervision in empowering and sustaining peer support initiatives,” said CEO Brian Ulf.
Proposals are due Apr. 5. To submit one or to register for the conference, please visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4fsrfhv.
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About SHARE!
Since 1993, SHARE! the Self-Help and Recovery Exchange has served Los Angeles through self-help support groups and building communities which provide recovery and social support. Participants at SHARE!’s community self-help centers, peer respite and SHARE! Collaborative Housing develop skills to cope with substance use, trauma, mental health disorders and dysfunctional relationships. SHARE! Collaborative Housing contributes to ending homelessness in Los Angeles by providing its successful model of housing those in need within the first couple of days of contact, and ensuring they are aware of the services available to them including self-help support groups. This proven formula provides homeless people a pathway out of poverty and a way back to becoming full participants in society. For more information visit shareselfhelp.org.
