Peer Supervision Application

Peer Supervision Application

Please note, completion of this application does not guarantee acceptance.
The Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Helath (VPGH) is part of the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling, housed in the College of Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University. Peer Recovery Specialists with VPGH function as a role model to peers, exhibit competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, serve as an advocate, provide consumer information and peer support to individuals with gambling issues, including connecting them to other support services. The PRS performs a wide range of tasks to assist peers of all ages, from young adult to old age, to regain independence within the community and mastery over their own recovery process. As part of the 500 hours of peer supervision o satisfy the requirements of PRS certification, the volunteer position provides services under the supervision of a CPRS and other staff at VPGH.
- Typical Duties can include the following:
  - Connect support seekers to treatment/recovery services
  - Provide ongoing support and follow up with treatment/recovery plans
  - Assist in peer support groups with assigned support seekers on a regular basis
  - Support/assist support seekers in decision making and resolution of minor problems
  - Assist clients by finding resources, advising the support seeker of processes, and encouraging follow through with proposed resolutions, locating social activities, or provide other assistance as needed
  - Accompany support seekers to meetings and participate in meetings of community groups to advocate for support seeker needs, leading recovery dialogues/self-help sessions with clients
  - Model effective coping and self-help techniques to individuals or groups of support seekers
  - Inform clients on community resources and how to use them appropriately and provide information to support seekers and families on specific topics as assigned
  - Assist with development of community resources
- Minimum Requirements
  - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
  - Completion of the 72-hour Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) training.
  - Must complete a minimum of fifteen (15 hours of problem gambling specific training (provided by VPGH)
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Gender*
Race*
If other race, please specify
County/Independent City*
Available work hours*
Education history*
Have you taken the DBHDS 72 Hour PRS Training?*

YesNo
This training is a mandatory prerequisite for becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) in Virginia. The training is offered by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
Length of time in recovery*
What do you believe are the best ways to help motivate and support people who are in recovery from gambling addiction?*
Tell us your recovery path, including challenges and obstacles you've overcome.*
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