title: A review of the constructs, curriculum and training data from a workforce development program for recovery support specialists.
abstract: The theoretical underpinnings, training content and initial training data of a workforce development program are described. The program was designed for people with psychiatric and/or substance use disorders, and provides skills to improve their employability in the behavioral health system. Trainees rated their knowledge, skills and attitudes as improved after training. Supervisor ratings of participants after three months of employment are consistent with the participant's self-ratings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson 85719, USA. bstoneki@u.arizona.edu
authors.forename: Beth C
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Stoneking
authors.forename: Beverly A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: McGuffin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001130:Arizona; D001525:Behavioral Sciences / Q000193:education*; D003479:Curriculum; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010379:Peer Group; D011361:Professional Competence; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D012648:Self Care; D012944:Social Support; D013192:Staff Development; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*