Welcome to ASAP-Peer Workforce Initiative.
Founded to support development of the recovery-oriented skills of the peer recovery professional workforce, ASAP-PWI offers a catalogue of original role trainings leading to award of advanced professional certifications.
These certifications are designed for individuals with significant role experience utilizing foundational certifications (CARC and/or CRPA, or a recognized equivalent from outside of NYS). For information on foundational CARC and CRPA, please see our homepage at https://www.asapnys.org/ny-certification-board/. Applications for all certifications are available on the Certification Applications page - https://www.asapnys.org/apply-here/
Please click on the following links to access the ASAP-PWI trainings and further information, including details of eligibility and requirements, and application instructions, for the associated certifications.
ALL ASAP-PWI TRAINING IS APPROVED FOR ROLE CERTIFICATION TRAINING OR CONTINUING EDUCATION (one-time use only). For details of our Certification Renewal Program, please see the program page at https://www.asapnys.org/renewal-program/.
ASAP-NYCB Originals (Standalone, not "CRPA" suite)
Peer Supervision Professional (PSP):
For individuals from any professional background or discipline who supervise peer professionals in any service setting. This is a foundational certification for a non-peer role. The training is open to all.
Role Delineation Study click here
Role Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities) click here
Training: 20-hour role training for PSP has been approved, with first role trainings offered in March 2024. Connect with the following trainers to confirm dates and registration:
Lori Drescher: lori@recoverycoachuniversity.com
Theresa Knorr: tknorr12@gmail.com
Toby Haskins: recoverytechnyc@gmail.com
Lisa Nichols: lnichols758@gmail.com
Debra Rhoades: deb@rhoadesrecovery.com
Tawana Rowser-Brown: trbconnections@gmail.com
Ethical Framework click here
Certification Standards/Requirements click here
Exam: Instructions will be emailed to candidates by the certification team when PSP certification applications are approved by the Board.
Application: Now available on the Certification Applications page - https://www.asapnys.org/apply-here/
Criminal Justice Supported Recovery (CJSR)
A peer recovery specialized certification
Role Delineation Study click here
Training: 20-hour role training for CJSR has been approved for certification or continuing education. Email co-trainer Deb Rhoades for further information and to be added to the wait list for upcoming dates, deb@rhoadesrecovery.com
Ethical Framework click here
Certification Standards/Requirements click here
Exam: This certification requires a recognized foundational peer certification to qualify. As an advanced peer certification, there is no exam.
Application: Now available on the Certification Applications page - https://www.asapnys.org/apply-here/
- Veteran Supported Recovery (launched 2021):
Designed for individuals working with Veterans in any service setting.
Training: Specialized training is linked on the dedicated VSR webpage at https://www.asapnys.org/veteran-supported-recovery/. Training is offered online in two self-paced, asynchronous parts: Orientation (prequisite 5 hours) for non-Veterans and Core Role Training (20 hours) for Veterans and Orientation graduates. Training is offered with Closed Captioning.
Exam: There is no exam for VSR certification
Certification: See dedicated program page for details of the certification, required training and other application standards.
Application: Now available on the Certification Applications page - https://www.asapnys.org/apply-here/
CRPA-parenthetics (must be full CRPA to qualify for certification)
CRPA-parenthetics are advanced certifications designed to confirm practitioner competence in Medicaid-reimbursement eligible roles in New York State. Only pre-existing CRPA certificants in good standing are eligible to apply for parenthetic certifications. Other restrictions, including a role-specific “lived experience” requirement, may also apply:
- CRPA-Youth (launched September 2023):
The CRPA-Youth training program was developed in association with Families Together in NYS.
Training:
Training must be completed in the following order:
- 10 hours online prerequisite (asynchronous), click here for instructions on how to access this training (now available);
- 9 hours online training (asynchronous); click here to register
- 1 hour in-person (online): CRPA-Youth Ethics module with an authorized facilitator - click here for details
Certification: See dedicated program page for details of the certification, required training and other application standards - https://www.asapnys.org/certified-recovery-peer-advocate-youth/
Application: Now available on the Certification Applications page - https://www.asapnys.org/apply-here/
- CRPA-Family (introduced 2019):
The CRPA-Family training program was developed in association with Families Together in NYS.
Training: Training must be completed in the following order:
- 10 hours online prerequisite (asynchronous), click here for instructions on how to access this training;
- 10 hours training (synchronous, online or in-person), click here for the training page;
Certification: See dedicated program page for details of the certification, required training and other application standards - https://www.asapnys.org/certified-recovery-peer-advocate-family/
Application: Now available on the Certification Applications page - https://www.asapnys.org/apply-here/
For information about additional foundational and standalone certifications offered by the New York Certification Board, please visit https://www.asapnys.org/ny-certification-board/.
