Are you interested in:
- Supporting the health of people in our community?
- Helping children, youth, and families that have been impacted by substance use?
- Building your professional public health skills and beginning a career as a Community Health Worker/Peer Recovery Specialist?
- Rowan College of South Jersey, in partnership with Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, is offering free Community Health Worker/Peer Recovery Specialist training programs.
Rowan College of South Jersey in partnership with Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine to offer the Community Health Worker and Peer Recovery Specialist Certificate Training Program. A Community Health Worker/Peer Recovery Specialist (CHW/PRS) plays an important role in meeting the health care needs of people with the navigation of social supports including: substance use, treatment, harm reduction, medical and behavioral health referrals, housing support, food supports, health insurance, transportation and more.
Program Benefits
- No cost tuition
Earn industry recognized credentials
Gain knowledge and hands-on skills
Students will receive a $7,500 stipend during their participation in the training
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine has received a federal grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration's (HRSA) that is funding this program.
