Leslie Underwood
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 4 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services. Dedicated Peer Support Specialist with expertise helping others with positive reinforcement. Resourceful and enterprising with deep understanding of community resources. Known for strengths in sincerity and experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
West Haven Drug Rehab
West Jordan, UT
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
Peer Support Specialist
7th Street Alcohol And Drug Center
South Salt Lake, UT
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
- Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Building Construction Technology
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT04.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT04.2005
Skills
- Effective Listening
- Community Resources and Education
- Wellness Checks
- Community Outreach Programs
- Crisis Situations
- Group Facilitation Support
- Dynamic Communication Skills
- Staff Meetings
- Treatment Recommendations
- Relationship Issues Management
- Emotional Support
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Arranging Transportation
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
West Haven Drug Rehab
01.2022 - 03.2022
Peer Support Specialist
7th Street Alcohol And Drug Center
01.2021 - 10.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Building Construction Technology
Salt Lake Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Architectural Drafting Technology
Salt Lake Community College
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