Adrianna Castro
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Hands-on peer support specialist with more than six months of recovery and a passion for helping others achieve success in recovery and mental health. Highly empathetic and committed to creating a safe and positive environment towards the path of wellness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Community Bridges Inc.
Yuma, AZ
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitate morning and afternoon group.
- Schedule appointments and screenings for the clients.
- Transport clients to their necessary appointments.
- Engage with clients.
Peer Support Specialist
Transitional Living Center Recovery
Yuma, AZ
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Enhanced member's recovery by promoting emotional support and practical guidance
- Led group's for vocational training and performed hands on training to gain employment skills.
- Provide services in the home where I do walk throughs, facilitate group, and make sure the members are kept up with their chores.
- Assisted members in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
Unemployment Adjudicator
STATE OF ARIZONA
Yuma, AZ
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Prepared comprehensive reports detailing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for further determination on benefit eligibility
- Reduced case backlogs by effectively managing workload and meeting strict deadlines for resolution
- Evaluated claims by analyzing case files, conducting interviews, and reviewing relevant documentation
- Successfully completing 10 plus cases a week as assigned by supervisor
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ12-2026
High School Diploma -
Gila Ridge High School
Yuma, AZ08.2014
Skills
- Ability to build rapport
- Privacy and confidentiality skills
- Wide knowledge of community resources
- MS office suite (Excel, word)
- Setting boundaries
- Active listening
- Coping skills
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
Peer support certification, Present
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Community Bridges Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
Transitional Living Center Recovery
05.2024 - 10.2024
Unemployment Adjudicator
STATE OF ARIZONA
11.2020 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Behavioral Sciences
Glendale Community College
High School Diploma -
Gila Ridge High School
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