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    Cape Cod Community College
    • 2240 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA 02668
    • 508-375-5013
    • Vocational Skills Training
    Peer Support Worker
    Program activities:

    This program will train students to become Peer Support Workers. Through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment, peer support workers help people become and stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse related to trauma and/or mental health conditions. Students will build foundational skills and practices with a focus on career coaching and navigation, mental health, addiction, advocating for people in recovery, sharing resources and building skills, building community and relationships, leading recovery groups, and mentoring and setting goals.

    Career coaching, professional skills, job search strategies, and resume assistance will be provided and contextualized to the human service field.

    Participants usually have lived experience of recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both. They provide support to others experiencing similar challenges

    Program is offered in: English
    Participant demographics:

    Unemployed, underemployed, marginalized populations.

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 6
    Total hours: 11
    Information About Program Hours: We understand that emergencies happen. Attendance is expected at all modules to receive credit for the program. Excused excused absence will be at the discretion of the instructor
    Program duration: 16 weeks
    Rolling Admission: No
    Number of cycles: 1
    Program start dates: January 2025 Winter/Spring Semester Information sessions will be held late Fall 2024
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    6-9pmInstruction via Zoom✓✓
    Varies Peer Coaching
    Other Schedule Information: Students should expect to have classes 2 to 3 evenings per week for 2-3 hours each
    Is the program offered remotely? Yes
    Is public transportation available? No

    Location information:

    Additional information about location:

    Program is offered virtually using Zoom

    Program requirements: High school diploma/GED/HiSET
    Program is CORI friendly? Yes
    Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Basic skills gain

    Participant Supports:

    Participant Support CategoryAll participantsAs needed
    Test/License Fees✓
    Books/Supplies✓
    Loaner Laptop✓
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral✓
    DTA SNAP Transportation Support✓
    Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
    Do participants receive any pay? Not applicable

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: Steve McLeod
    Telephone: 508-375-5004
    Email: smcleod@capecod.edu
    Program code: CCC-VT-PSW
    ABAWD Qualifying? No