- About this Guide
- The Case for Peer Support on Campus
- Environment preparation
- Recruiting peer supporters
- Training ideas
- Supervision and support
- Case Studies
- Program operation
- Evaluation
- Appendix
- Appendix A: Additional resources
- Appendix B: Sample needs assessment
- Appendix C: Sample peer supporter job postings
- Appendix D: Interview questions to ask
- Appendix E: Campus staff training outline
- Appendix F: Reflective practice framework for peer supporters
- Appendix G: Self-reflective practice: tips for peer supporters
- Appendix H: Peer support case note template
Home Campus Peer Support Training ideas Training for the management team
Training for the management team
Training for the management team
It is best practice to ensure campus staff who will be overseeing peer supporters also receive training. Supervising peer supporters involves particularities unique to this position, and as such, clinical supervisors should ensure they are equipped to support individuals working in this role. It is also
a good idea for supervisors or managers to attend the peer support training program to gain an in-depth understanding of what is expected of peer supporters. Additionally, supervisors should receive guidance and feedback from the peer support organization about best practices in overseeing those in a peer support role.
An example of supervisor-specific peer support training program is the Centre for Innovation in Peer Support’s peer staff supervisor training.
Another useful resource is the Supervising Peer Workers toolkit.