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PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Professional Summary
Empathetic mental health professional  and peer support specialist, highly accomplished with an undergraduate degree in psycology and a certification in human services.Trained in crisis intervention and treatment analysis and planning.Insightful professional with knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests, as well as learning and motivation.  Knowledge of assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.  Successful at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong work ethic and exhibiting a positive attitude. Strong advocate in facilitating the most accurate screening and intake of client information to outside agencies about patient care.  Committed to working with the community for people. Exceptional motivation, patience, an ability to perform the job  with consistency and persistence, focus, and follow through.
Skills
  • Exceptional listener/learner in relationship-building 
  • Strong leader and teacher
  • Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
  • Culturally diverse
  • Skilled in intake interviewing
  • Adept at treatment and discharge planning
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialetial Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Case management proficiency
  • Adept at conflict resolution
  • Knowledge of the specialized population
  • Comprehensive Treatment Plans
  • Exceptional Problem Solver
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, and Power point
  • Excellent Communication Skills, written and oral
  • Dual diagnoses qualified
  • Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
  • Public speaking ability
  • WRAP (wellness Recovery Action Plan) Facilitator
  • Mental Health Youth First Aider
  • CPR certification
  • Group Fitness Exercise Instructor
Education
  • Forsyth Technical Community College – Winston-Salem, NC

        Certification in Human Services- Social Services – 2014  

  • University of North Carolina at Wilmington – Wilmington, NC

            Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - 2009  

Work History
Peer Support Specialist, 10/2014 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Give other peers the belief that recovery is possible by bringing hope
  • Peer supporters demonstrate that recovery is real , we are the evidence that people can and do overcome the internal and external challenges that confront people with mental health, traumatic or substance abuse challenges
  • Peer supportors open mind "meet people where they are at" in their own personal recovery experience
  • Model goal-oriented psycho educational and activity therapy  to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • peer supporters do not judge or critize
  • empathy and compassion is tthe tool that we use too ensure each unique individual feels accepted and safe
  • Offers and documents treatment consent forms in patient health records.
  • Embrace diversity of cultures  as means of personal growth for their clients and themselves
  • Led educational seminars and lectures at local community mental health centers to expand awareness of mental health symptoms and issues.
  • Improved outcomes of patients with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
  • Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Intake Interviewer, 01/2015 to 08/2017
Company Name – City, State
  • Interviewing clients in crisis and in need of assistance (financial, food, medication, and helpful community resources).  .
  • Conduct financial, current, past and future screening during intake for all clients
  • Perform case management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals of the assistance to the outside agencies that best meet their needs.
  • Provide monitoring, training and guidance to interns, as appropriate.
  • Works closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain
  • Engaging during the interview with my client while documenting their crisis, their finances and history
  • Advocate their case to ensure an informed decision is  made about what type of asssistance will be provided to them
  • Reviews, files and maintains charts.
  • Maintains compliance with CSI, NASW, and NCSAPPB Codes of Ethics.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with area treatment centers, shelters, the community at large, the court system and other homeless programs..
  • Ensures confidentiality regarding sensitive material including employee and service user's individual rights to privacy, and protected health and finacial information.
  • To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty efficientlly and accuratley.
  • Client Care Services
  • Case Management Services
  • Client Files
  • Case Management Proficiencyy
  • Social Services Agencies
Group Fitness Instructor, 08/2015 to 08/2017
Company Name – City, State
  • Consistently met daily group fitness class attendance goal of participants
  • Cultivated positive relationships with class participants by teaching a variety of challenging and entertaining group fitness classes.
  • Served as a point of reference for fitness expertise within the club.
  • Developed safe and effective exercise programs for all members.
  • Taught a variety of group exercise classes, including POUND Fit and Circuit.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with them during group fitness classes.
  • Traveled to businesses and schools to promote and do demos of our classes the YMCA has to offer. 
District/ Regional Trainer, 01/2006 to 01/2011
Company Name – City, State
  • Responsible for training new employees.
  • Managed monthly inventory for sales positions.
  • Prepared daily sales reports for management.
  • Responsible for checking out and handling all servers' cash and sales reports and reconciliation functions.
  • Accomplishments: Awarded Bronze and Silver Pin from my immediate supervisor and the regional director for "going above and beyond expectations" and "providing outstanding service and attention to guests." Awarded the Senior Vice President Gold Pin as a certified trainer.
  • Consistently recognized for my achievements, professional development, and exceptional ability to teach and serve as a leader for my peers and management staff.
  • Recognized for ability to quickly establish rapport with customers.
  • Developed floor plans for servers and bartenders.
  • Outcomes included faster service, improved efficiency and enhanced guest satisfaction scores.
Certifications
Certified WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Facilitator: May 2016
Center Point Human Services - City, State
Crisis Intervention Trainer (CIT): Mental Heath Association- 2015 - City, State
Certified Peer Support Specialist: October 2014
Center Point Human Services - City
Certified Adult Mental Health First Aider- May 2016: Center Point Human Services - City, State
Certified Youth Mental Health First Aider- March 2016: Center Point Human Services - City, State
Certificate in Human Services- Social Services: Human Services- Social Services, Substance Abuse and Domesti, 2014
Foryth Technical Community College - City, State
Volunteer

  • Mental Health Association of Forsyth County          2014- current                            Memeber of the Peer Support panel for trainings and seminars

  • Superior Martial Arts- Bulley Prevention Camp         2017

  • YMCA Children's Soccer                                                  2014-present

         Responsible for coordinating and implementing activities for 8-10 players          of  3-5 year olds  

  • YMCA Annual Giving Campaign                                         2015


  • Winston-Salem Housing Authority                                2012-2013

       Assistant to the Coordinator of Section 8 Compliance with special tasks               involving clients   



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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Center Point Human Services
  • Mental Heath Association- 2015
  • Foryth Technical Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Peer Support Specialist
  • Intake Interviewer
  • Group Fitness Instructor
  • District/ Regional Trainer

Degrees

  • Certified WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Facilitator : May 2016
    Crisis Intervention Trainer (CIT) :
    Certified Peer Support Specialist : October 2014
    Certified Adult Mental Health First Aider- May 2016 :
    Certified Youth Mental Health First Aider- March 2016 :
    Certificate in Human Services- Social Services : Human Services- Social Services, Substance Abuse and Domesti , 2014

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