How to Become a FPSS Supervisor

In Nevada, all FPSS must work under a certified supervisor. Supervisors may be lived‑experience leaders or clinical supervisors—but either path requires supervisor certification through the Nevada Certification Board (NCB) to ensure quality, fidelity, and accountability.

FPSNN partners closely with the Nevada Certification Board so that our training, technical assistance, and guidance align with Nevada’s certification standards. We’re here to help individuals and organizations succeed at every step of the certification path

FPSS Training Endorsement Course

Effective supervision is essential to the success of a lived‑experience workforce. Family Peer Support Supervisors must be able to guide, coach, and support FPSSs in ways that honor their lived experience, strengthen their professional skills, and ensure fidelity to the practice model. Our NCB‑approved FPSS Supervisor Training equips leaders with the specialized knowledge and developmental approach required to supervise and grow a confident, skilled, and resilient family peer support team.

This Training Endorsement course emphasizes reflective supervision, role clarity, ethical practice, workforce sustainability, and strategies for supporting staff who draw from their personal journeys to serve families. Supervisors learn how to cultivate a supportive environment that promotes professional growth, well‑being, and high‑quality service delivery.

Who Can Apply & What You’ll Need

To apply for the FPS Training Endorsement Course, individuals will need to meet the following certification requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED, or HiSET 
• Minimum age – 18 years  
• Live or work in Nevada at least 51% of the time
• Work for a mental health provider or agency that provides family peer support services
• Must meet one of the following requirements:
• Family member who has lived experience raising a child/youth with emotional, developmental, behavioral, substance use, or mental health care needs. Families can include natural parents, stepparents or partners, adoptive parents, foster parents, kinship caregivers or other family/friends chosen by the family to be the primary caregiver
  • Have worked as a Family Peer Support Specialist for at least a year and provided at least 1,000 hours of family peer support service under a Certified Family Peer Support Supervisor
  • Hold a current Family Peer Support Specialist Certification

OR

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree and two years working in the field of behavioral health, or a master’s degree and one year working in the field of behavioral health

The applicant will need to provide:

• Current job description
• Current resume
• Number of hours of Family Peer Support you have provided (if applying as a lived experience supervisor)
• Description of your supervisory experience and supervision style

What the Training Endorsement Course Includes:

• Parent Peer Support Practice Model Supervisor Curriculum – 18 hours (live training) 
  A comprehensive, supervisor‑specific curriculum developed by FREDLA, drawing on their national expertise in family‑run organizations and best practices in Family Peer Support. The course focuses on reflective supervision, clear roles, ethical practice, and sustainable workforce support. Supervisors learn practical, encouraging strategies to support staff who use their lived experience to help families—creating a positive environment where everyone can grow and provide high‑quality care.
  The training includes an exam that must be passed to earn the training endorsement and move forward with state certification.
  This training helps supervisors feel confident and well‑prepared to lead with compassion, clarity, and accountability. It strengthens both their teams and the overall impact of family peer support across Nevada.

• Ready to Take the Next Step and Join the Family Peer Support Workforce? 
  To learn more about how to apply and upcoming training opportunities, submit the form below to connect with our team, or call us directly at 702‑388‑8899, 775‑448‑9950, or 800‑216‑5188. We look forward to talking with you soon!