Certified Peer Support Specialist Resume Example Amara Wellness

CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Professional Summary

Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 5 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through the use of proper services. Considered a smart professional with a high commitment to support and assistance.

Work History

Certified Peer Support Specialist02/2019 to Current
Amara Wellness – Charlotte, NC

Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills
Directed client service with emphasis on reducing dependency on public assistance and increasing client self-sufficiency
Monitored progress of interventions provided
Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed
Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions
Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
Referred families to shelters, legal resources and educational programs
Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs
Researched relevant resources to assist members as needed, identified member representation needs, and troubleshoot next steps to provide optimal support for member
Provided individualized peer support services to a case load of 40 residents living with dual diagnosis of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
Facilitated psycho-educational groups
Adapted and developed existing group education curricula to better meet the needs of clients
Documented services including progress notes, referrals, follow-ups, and group notes

Housing Coordinator09/2015 to 08/2019
Palmetto House Of Hope – Charlotte, NC

Closely collaborated with CEO to make necessary improvements and satisfy resident needs
Helped individuals set realistic goals based on personal life situations and strengths
Used skills such as modeling, education and implantation to teach daily living and coping skills
Maintained the organization's social media accounts and websites, adding new, exciting content on a consistent basis
Directed client service with an emphasis on reducing dependency on public assistance and increasing client self-sufficiency
Identified and addressed clients' barriers to self-sufficiency such as substance abuse and educational deficiencies
Conducted rounds of rooms and building to check on compliance and safety issues, including unlocked windows, propped open doors
Conducted weekly meetings with directors and assessed and advocated resident needs; recommended solutions and strategies to improve resident care and satisfaction
Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to ensure resident needs were met
Led meetings every week to receive resident concerns and educate on changes to policies and procedures

Facility Assistant09/2016 to 03/2019
Charlotte Rescue Mission – Charlotte, NC

Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose
Provide information and assistance towards school, work or social services needs
Adhered to all facility, company,and legal guidelines
Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order
Administered UA and accurately recorded and reported test results according to established procedures
Administered medication to residents as scheduled logging results using Kipu
Administered residents' BAC when entering facility, and upon suspicion
Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility
Managed discharges to ensure that all documentation is signed and completed
Provided safe and reliable transportation to individuals for support meetings and medical appointments
Learned to recognize behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognize signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs
Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays
Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations of clients
Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities

Certified Peer Specialist04/2017 to 09/2018
Infinite Beginnings LCC – Gastonia, NC

Used skills such as modeling, education and implantation to teach daily living and coping skills
Helped individuals set realistic goals based on personal life situations and strengths
Used personal experienced in Addiction and Mental Health to help clients understand issues and move toward recovery
Identified and addressed clients' barriers to self-sufficiency such as substance abuse and educational deficiencies
Set goals with clients related to employment and financial planning and worked with them to track progress
Provided emotional support while with residents to develop long term plans and goals
Directed client service with an emphasis on reducing dependency on public assistance and increasing client self-sufficiency

Skills

Exemplary communication
Issue resolution abilities
Communication abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Skilled multi-tasker
Dependable

Detail-oriented
Self-starter
Extensive knowledge of 12-step programs
Crisis Prevention and Intervention training (CPI)
Focus group facilitation

Education

Associate of Applied Science: Substance Abuse2020CPCC- Charlotte, NC

Certifications

Certification in Whole Health Action Management
Certification in Mental Health First Aid
Certification in CPR and FIrst Aid
Certification in Wellness Recovery Action Planning
Certification in W.R.A.P as a facilitator
QPR Training for Suicide Prevention
Certification in Bloodborne pathogens

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Amara Wellness
Palmetto House Of Hope
Charlotte Rescue Mission
Infinite Beginnings LCC

School Attended

CPCC

Job Titles Held:

Certified Peer Support Specialist
Housing Coordinator
Facility Assistant
Certified Peer Specialist

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Substance Abuse 2020

Certified Peer Support Specialist Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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