2.1.1. The selected Vendor must serve as the Disaster Behavioral Health (DBH) Training Officer and work in close collaboration with the Department’s DBH Program Administrator, DBH Liaison, and the EPRR Bureau Chief to provide training and technical assistance including, but not limited to: 2.1.1.1. Reviewing and updating training materials to ensure information is relevant and accurate to current DBH and trauma-informed field knowledge. 2.1.1.2. Developing and presenting new training materials and professional development sessions in multiple forms of media and interactive learning opportunities at the following trainings including, but not limited to: 2.1.1.2.1. Quarterly psychological first aid trainings. 2.1.1.2.1.1. Trainings must be conducted across New Hampshire via in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats. 2.1.1.2.1.2. Didactic and skill sessions may be required, at the request of the Department. 2.1.1.2.2. Disaster Behavioral Health training, as directed. 2.1.1.2.2.1. Trainings must be offered at least twice per state fiscal year. 2.1.1.2.2.2. Trainings must be conducted across New Hampshire via in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats. 2.1.1.2.2.3. Didactic and skill sessions may be required, at the request of the Department. 2.1.1.2.3. An annual volunteer conference. 2.1.1.2.4. Peer Response Team Development training. 2.1.1.2.5. Other trainings, as directed by the Department. 2.1.1.3. Engaging in building collaborative relationships or partnerships throughout the State to encourage Disaster Behavioral Health Response Team (DBHRT) member recruitment, increase local preparedness and response capacity, and outreach to new target populations to close gaps in providing crisis interventions following disasters and critical incidents. 2.1.1.4. Identifying and participating in activities that help local partners further develop their DBH plans and implementation throughout all phases of emergency management to include preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. 2.1.1.5. Promoting behavioral health as an essential component of disaster and emergency planning and response activities. 2.1.1.6. Participating in the design and implementation of drills, simulations, and exercises during the contract period. 2.1.1.7. Participating in continuing education and training at the direction of the Department.
