peer support specialist resume example with 19+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Results driven individual who encourages individuals towards personal and spiritual success. Driven to help others overcome personal obstacles; including drug addiction, and behavioral management. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting. Helping individuals who have recovered from drugs, or who need behavioral enhancement to emerge successfully back into society. Compassionate and comforting approach with deep understanding of related issues and intervention options.
Skills
Adaptable
Superior negotiation skills
Results-oriented
Safety-oriented
Determined
Exceptional problem solver
Strong communication skills
Safety Orientation training
Natural leader
Leadership development
Discipleship
Program development
Crisis management
Preparing weekly sermons`
Strong communicator
Compassionate and active listener
Self-starter
Coaching and counseling
Volunteer organizations
Drugs in the Workplace seminar
Analytical thinker
Child abuse and criminal history clearance
Program implementation
Community relationships
Family and children's programs knowledge
Outreach programs
Behavior management
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience
01/2021 to CurrentPeer Support SpecialistAcadia Healthcare | Williamson, WV,
Interacted with family members of individuals and shared information regarding available community support services.
Helped individuals overcome discrimination, stigmas and trauma by providing encouragement and community resources.
Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
Helped individuals overcome harmful drug and alcohol addictions.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Fostered relationships with patients that encouraged self-awareness and emotional expression.
Empowered clients to tackle challenging situations with better and more diverse coping skills.
Adhered to federal and state documentation mandates regarding records and file management.
08/2007 to CurrentWarehouse Team LeaderAbb Ltd | Vega Baja, PR,
Recorded unit quantities and handled or moved materials with equipment.
Safely operated all necessary equipment in the work area such as the order picker.
Contributed ideas on ways to improve or optimize warehousing procedures.
Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to supervisor.
Accurately placed materials on shelves, in racks or other designated storage areas in an orderly manner.
Attached identifying tag or labels to materials or marked information .
Unloaded cargo with the order picker equipment, maintaining clean, safe, and organized warehouse.
Exceeded specific team goal by partnering with staff to share and implement best practices.
Optimized project completion time by multitasking duties using heavy equipment.
Team Leader
09/2019 to 09/2020Peer Support SpecialistAda County - Idaho | Boise, ID,
Interacted with family members of individuals and shared information regarding available community support services.
Instilled hope by promoting positive self-disclosure and actively listening to client needs.
Helped individuals overcome harmful drug and alcohol addictions.
Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
Empowered clients to tackle challenging situations with better and more diverse coping skills.
01/2003 to 08/2012Direct Support ProfessionalMrci Worksource | Savage, MN,
Completed data entries in charts and log books to document clients' progress with accuracy.
Maintained a clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety.
Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
Ensured clients’ well-being, safety and comfort in adherence with physicians’ orders.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with each client to facilitate best care possible.
Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety.
Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Education and Training
Expected in 2012 to to Master of Arts | TheologyNorth Carolina School of Theology, North Carolina , GPA:
Expected in 2010 to to Bachelor of Arts | TheologyNorth Carolina School of Theology, North Carolina, GPA:
Expected in 1987 to to High School Diploma | Austin High School, Decatur, ALGPA:
Certifications
(CPSS-4-29-19-1) Certified Peer & Family Support Speciealist
Alabama State Therapeutic Foster Care Certification
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