Victoria Aguilar
Flint,MI
Summary
Dynamic Certified Peer Support Specialist with extensive experience at the State of Michigan Department of Corrections. Expert in wellness strategies and relapse prevention, fostering strong client relationships to enhance mental health outcomes. Proven ability to provide behavioral guidance and advocate for mental health, ensuring clients achieve their personal goals effectively.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients in developing and maintaining personalized wellness plans, guiding them in setting achievable goals for improved mental health outcomes.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment to encourage open communication about personal challenges and goals.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional and practical support in both group and one-on-one settings.
- Improved the quality of care for clients by actively participating in treatment planning meetings and offering insights from a peer perspective.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions according to organizational guidelines, protecting confidentiality while ensuring thorough documentation for continuity of care purposes.
Prisoner Observation Aide
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
09.2019 - 09.2023
- Established trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.
- Supported patients'' mental well-being by engaging in meaningful conversations and offering emotional support.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress through detailed documentation of care provided during each shift.
- Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere by creating friendly interactions between fellow aides and the nursing team members.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Mentor
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
06.2016 - 09.2019
- Enhanced mentee performance by providing personalized guidance and support.
- Served as role model for mentees by demonstrating strong values and ethical standards.
- Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
- Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
- Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
- Promoted positive relationships between mentees and other peers and adults to encourage social resilience and connection.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
- Adapted mentorship style based on individual mentee needs, enabling tailored interventions that drove better results than one-size-fits-all approaches.
- Empowered mentees to take responsibility for their learning and development, fostering self-confidence and resilience.
- Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect, or threats identified.
- Collaborated with fellow mentors to exchange best practices, ensuring continuous improvement of mentoring strategies.
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
Special Activities Clerk
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Jackson College (Corrections Education Program)
Jackson, MI12-2024
Skills
- Peer Support Advocacy
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Wellness Strategies
- Stress Management
- Relapse Prevention Strategies
- Behavioral Guidance
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
09.2023 - 02.2025
Prisoner Observation Aide
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
09.2019 - 09.2023
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Mentor
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
06.2016 - 09.2019
Special Activities Clerk
State Of Michigan Department Of Corrections
01.2012 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts -
Jackson College (Corrections Education Program)
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