Pathway to a Youth Peer Advocate Professional Credential

When: Thursday, February 27 - 11:00 AM

Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes

Location: Zoom

Event Details:

Join us while we provide a detailed overview of the Youth Peer Advocate (YPA) credentialing process. During this webinar, we will walk together through the 6-steps to a YPA Professional Credential. Attendees will learn about  the qualifications, required training, and the application process. We will cover frequently asked questions, common mistakes, and technical assistance available through Families Together in New York State to support you on your journey of becoming a YPA and receiving the Professional Credential. 

This webinar is a resource for those interested in becoming credentialed as a Youth Peer Advocate. In addition, program directors and supervisors interested in hiring Youth Peer Advocates will find this webinar informative in understanding the required credentialing process.

                                                                               About the Presenter:

                                                                         CarrieAnn Rollier, FPA-C

                       Director of Training & Workforce Development, Families Together in New York State

CarrieAnn Rollier, FPA-C has been a Family Peer Advocate since 2015, first working at a community-based program providing Family Peer Support, training and supervising program staff.  Her passion for peer support and supporting its workforce is what led to her holding a seat on the FTNYS Board of Directors for 2 years, becoming an FPA credential trainer in 2021, and serving on the FPA Credential Advisory Committee before accepting the position of Director of Training & Workforce Development at Families Together in New York State in 2022  Ms. Rollier leads a team of skilled experienced trainers that oversees the credentialing process and training of Family Peer Advocates and Youth Peer Advocates across the state.  

As a mother of three young adults with Autism, she struggled navigating the complicated children's systems and watched as her children struggled during their childhood without the support and services they deserved.  Ms. Rollier is dedicated to building an abundant, strong, highly trained Family and Youth Peer workforce throughout the state to support as many families and youth as possible who are experiencing similar challenges.