1.D. Develop Staff Abilities

NARR Standard 3.0 Core Principle: D. Develop Staff Abilities

It is important to find the social model reflected in the administration and operations of a recovery residence. Operators prepare staff members to reflect the social model and serve as examples for residents. Formal preparation of staff to exemplify and apply the social model, from tasks outlined in the job description to ongoing training and assessment, are expected to be an operational concern of the residence operator. Staff training and assessment will not only build needed skills, they will reinforce existing skills that are consistent with the model and explain why what’s being done is beneficial to residents. In addition, staff trained in the social model become a resource to build the personal and community recovery capital for residents.  — NARR Standard 3.0 Compendium

This principle is upheld through the following standards:

• 1.D.9. Staff model and teach recovery skills and behaviors
• 1.D.10. Ensure potential and current staff are trained or credentialed appropriate to the residence level
• 1.D.11. Staff are culturally responsive and competent
• 1.D.12. All staff positions are guided by written job descriptions that reflect recovery
• 1.D.13. Provide Social Model-Oriented Supervision of Staff