Specifications include, but are not limited to: 2.1.1. The selected Vendor must plan, organize, and facilitate ECHO trainings for the peer workforce to address quality training development utilizing Department approved training standards. 2.1.2. The selected Vendor must ensure the sessions administered using the Echo Model™: 2.1.2.1. Are designed with the ability to cross train SUD and MH peer workers; 2.1.2.2. Include sessions for both the SUD and MH peer workforce to gain knowledge on co-occurring disorders; 2.1.2.3. Are centered on practical application of skills and system overview; 2.1.2.4. Provide specialized knowledge and skills from each of the peer support systems; 2.1.2.5. Foster information and resource sharing among the peer workforce; and 2.1.2.6. Are comprised of multiple learning sessions in a series, to be more accessible to staff that are facing staffing shortages. 2.1.3. The selected Vendor must: 2.1.3.1. Design courses that are tiered for differing skill levels. 2.1.3.2. Offer ongoing refresher courses or bursts to maintain and/or strengthen skills. 2.1.4. The selected Vendor must identify peer workforce subject matter experts (SMEs) and peers to serve as presenters and panelists for the series. 2.1.5. The selected Vendor must recruit participants from the peer workforce, including but not limited to: 2.1.5.1. Recovery Community Organizations; and 2.1.5.2. Peer Support Agencies. 2.1.6. The selected Vendor must recruit participants from other agencies and programs that employ SUD or MH peer workers, which may include, but are not limited to:
