| Understanding and knowledge of relevant research, resources, and issues in peer helping |
Demonstrating, modeling, and facilitating the interpersonal skills trainees are expected to acquire |
Managing and structuring group process, including personal growth, task and goal achievement of group participants |
Knowledge of and experience in successful peer program development and implementation |
| Provide evidence to support: 1) a contribution to the literature on peer helping by publishing articles, training manuals, or videotapes; 2) knowledge of the variety and types of peer resources and practices in the field; 3) ability to integrate research results into consultation process; 4) ability to apply principles of peer helping to a variety of specific situations; and 5) knowledge of consultation and negotiation skills as well as adult learning principles. |
Provide evidence, including letter of recommendation from Level III Certified Trainer to document: 1) co-leadership with Level III Certified Trainer of a Level I or Level II Trainer's course; OR work as a Training Assistant for a peer trainer preparation or advanced training course; AND 2) ability to effectively assess skill levels of participants and provide specific feedback regarding skill levels and options for improvement to each participant. |
Provide evidence, including a letter of recommendation from Level III Certified Trainer to document: 1) ability to observe and give feedback to adult training group members; AND 2) ability to read group and determine needs through both formal and informal methods; AND 3) ability to assess skills levels and needs of participants and provide specific feedback regarding group skills to each participant. |
Provide evidence to support the following: 1) a minimum of three years experience as a peer program leader/trainer; 2) ability to use adult learning principles in trainer training; AND 3) ability to design training programs to meet specific needs of groups. |
