Peer Specialist Role

Phase 2: On-Site (November-December)

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Phase Overview

In this training phase, Peer Specialists will continue integrating into the school culture and developing relationships to support the school as a Center of Wellness. They will further develop their understanding of the Peer Specialist Intern role and responsibilities, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, and integrate COST principles and the universal referral process if applicable. Collaboration with their task supervisor and field instructor will ensure ongoing personal and professional development, while continuing to support clients by facilitating Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports as instructed.

Phase Objectives

  1. Continue integration into school culture and develop school relationships as needed to support development of school as a center of wellness

  2. Further develop understanding of peer specialist intern and responsibilities in supporting development of school as a center of wellness

  3. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, integrating COST principles and use of universal referral process into school site process if applicable

  4. Collaborate with task supervisor and field instructor to ensure ongoing personal and professional development as well as progress towards identified learning goals

  5. Continue supporting clients including developing a caseload and facilitating Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports as instructed

Resources

STEP 1

School Engagement

Gain skills in actively participating in school activities and events, and seek opportunities to assist with Tier 1 (school-wide), Tier 2 (group), and Tier 3 (individual) interventions. This includes contributing to school-wide initiatives, community events, workshops, and individual counseling.

    • Proactively participate in school activities and events

    • Seek opportunities to assist with implementation of Tier 1 (school-wide), Tier 2 (group), and Tier 3 (individual) interventions, including school-wide initiatives, community events, workshops, groups, and individual counseling

STEP 2

Learning and Development

Complete the Mid-Year Assessment and engage in professional development trainings. Continue attending individual and group supervision with your task supervisor and field instructor, reflecting on experiences and planning for future progress. Seek feedback on your goals from your field instructor and share your culminating project plan to ensure alignment and support throughout your role.

    • Complete Mid-Year Assessment

    • Attend professional development trainings

    • Continue to attend individual and group supervision with task supervisor and field instructor

    • Continue attending regular meetings with supervisor(s) to reflect on experiences and ask questions

    • Meet with field instructor to obtain feedback and discuss progress toward goals outlined in learning agreement

    • Share culminating project plan with field instructor and task supervisor

STEP 3

Student Support and Intervention

Explore how to manage a caseload by scheduling and conducting 1:1 check-ins with students and performing ongoing assessments to monitor progress. Learn to respond to referrals as directed, effectively facilitate group workshops, and provide impactful presentations and psychoeducation. Integrate Mental Health and Wellness services through a Multi-Tiered System of Support, utilize resources for preparing student interventions, and implement early learning and prevention services as needed. Additionally, assist with student enrollment in services and engage in the Coordination of Services Team (COST) if applicable.

    • Continue to schedule and conduct 1:1 counseling sessions with
      non-MediCal students

    • Complete assessments to determine extent of progress and effectiveness of counseling

    • Respond to referrals as directed by supervisor

    • Effectively facilitate group workshops

    • Effectively provide presentations and/or psychoeducation

    • Provide SEL lessons

    • Continue to integrate mental health and wellness services into school setting

    • Explore various resources and materials in preparation for student encounters and interventions (including but not limited to consulting with task supervisor, field instructor, school staff, books, guides, and online resources)

    • Implement early learning and prevention services as appropriate

    • Participate as a member of a coordination of services team (COST) if applicable