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ALEEKA STODDARD

Riverside,CA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Certified Peer Support Specialist with 1 year lived experience in recovery and mental health advocacy. Skilled in motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, active listening, crisis de-escalation and promoting wellness through empowerment and peer-centered strategies. Seeking to support individuals on their recovery and mental health journey while contributing to a collaborative care team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavior Technician

I-CAN B
04.2025 - Current
  • Working with young children who have developmental disabilities, teaching them to live more independently.
  • ABA- Applied Behavior Analysis early childhood therapy
  • ProfesionalCareManagementAssociation certified

House Manager

U Can Feel Better; TPABP Karley Way
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
  • Implemented policies to ensure proper engaging of residents.
  • Coached managers on strategies to enhance performance of daily tasks and improve resident relations.

12 Step Volunteer

Gibson House For Women
03.2024 - 12.2024
  • Attended 12 Step AA& NA meetings, as well as guided recovery groups pertaining to sobriety.
  • Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events and helped clients through transition to independent living within the community.
  • Participated in team-building exercises to strengthen relationships among volunteers.
  • Member of VALOR Alumni Association

Customer Service Representative

Manpower; UPS
03.2017 - 08.2017
  • Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Conferred with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services and take orders.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Psychobiology

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Peer mentoring & support
  • Crisis intervention &de-escalation
  • Goal setting & recovery planning
  • Group facilitation & one-on-one support
  • Advocacy & community resource navigation
  • Strong communication & active listening
  • Trauma-informed and person-centered care
  • Problem solving
  • Time-management
  • Analytical thinking
  • Customer service
  • Individual and group therapy
  • Data entry
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Data collection
  • Active listening
  • Documentation skills
  • Prompting and fading strategies
  • Behavior treatment plans
  • Social skills development

Certification

  • CALMHSA Medi-cal Peer Support Specialist Certificate Loyola Marymount University-2025
  • Human Resources Certificate Cal State San Bernardino- 2018
  • Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate Everest College- 2015

Timeline

Behavior Technician

I-CAN B
04.2025 - Current

House Manager

U Can Feel Better; TPABP Karley Way
05.2024 - 01.2025

12 Step Volunteer

Gibson House For Women
03.2024 - 12.2024

Customer Service Representative

Manpower; UPS
03.2017 - 08.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Psychobiology

University of California, Los Angeles
ALEEKA STODDARD