Peer Worker Training
PWLE Shelter Worker Basic Training Requirements
To work in the shelter system, these are minimum training requirements:
First Aid and CPR
Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)
Harm reduction training (Naloxone training)
Managing and addressing aggressive behaviourÂ
Sexual harassment, and Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training
Peer Worker & Peer Training Pathways
Harm Reduction
Apart from the above mentioned training and certification requirements, we will teach you all the harm reduction resources and peer support programs.
Mental Health
Apart from the above mentioned training and certification requirements, we will teach you all the mental health resources and peer support programs.
Refugee Experience
Apart from the above mentioned training and certification requirements, we will teach you all the refugee resources and peer support programs.
