Aislinne Langston
Hanahan,SC
Summary
Intuitive Peer Support Specialist with 4 years of experience in recovery. Skilled at understanding needs and supporting others in the tri-county area. Known for strengths in time management, community organizing and leadership.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Dorchester Alcohol And Drug Commission
Summerville, SC
01.2021 - Current
- Build relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Increase awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Provide ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Demonstrate extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Observe strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
- Assist individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
- Participate in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Foster relationships with partner agencies and other interested parties to build pipeline of supportive services.
- Display sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Develop goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Help clients to deal with realities of substance use diagnoses and develop coping skills.
- Run individual therapy and group therapy sessions for clients.
Outreach Coordinator
Oxford House
Charleston, United States
12.2020 - Current
- Work with realtors, investors and local landlords to obtain properties to generate 21 new Oxford Houses within 18 months.
- Coordinate with tri-county organizations as well as private donors to acquire furniture, decor, kitchen necessities, linens and appliances for newly established Oxford Houses.
- Develop network relationships with local treatment centers, detox facilities and addiction professionals to enhance community awareness and promote services and recruit new residents.
- Increase education and awareness of opioid overdoses through Narcan training.
- Establish and implement sustainable and diverse funding strategies to support financial and operational objectives of organization.
- Conduct presentations to expose and increase awareness of individuals needing housing who suffer from substance use to local law enforcement, hospitals and treatment centers.
- Coordinate individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
- Refer residents to alternative housing, legal resources and educational programs.
- Oversee resident development through in-depth trainings of Oxford House Model, Chapter Officer workshops, and other learning opportunities.
- Partner with DAODAS to obtain grant funding for new residents.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05.2022
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Community Resources and Education
- Project Requirements
- Group Facilitation Support
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Community Outreach Programs
- Independent Living
- Treatment Recommendations
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Community Activities
- Effective Listening
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Community Integration
- Grief Support
- Living Skills Assistance
- Meeting Support
- Peer Interaction
- Best Practices and Standards
- Wellness Checks
- Arranging Transportation
Certification
Certified Peer Support Specialist through APSC
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Dorchester Alcohol And Drug Commission
01.2021 - Current
Outreach Coordinator
Oxford House
12.2020 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Trident Technical College
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