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Amanda Arthur
Barbourville
Summary
A dynamic Peer Support Specialist, I excelled at Hope City Rehabilitation for Women by leveraging my recovery guidance and exceptional communication skills to foster resilience and growth in clients. My approach, blending motivational interviewing with strict confidentiality, significantly enhanced client recovery journeys. Committed to continuous learning, I also expanded my expertise in substance abuse awareness and peer support ethics.
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Hope City Rehabilitation for Women
01.2021 - Current
- Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by maintaining confidentiality, respect, and non-judgmental attitudes.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to engage in healthy behaviors.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
- Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of equipment and operating systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY08-2026
Graduate Certificate - Community Health Worker
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY06-2025
Graduate Certificate - Peer Support
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY06-2024
Skills
- Peer support ethics
- Recovery guidance
- Boundary setting
- Substance abuse awareness
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills
- Communication
- Data confidentiality
- Team collaboration
- Social work
- Teamwork
- Time management
Interests
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Hope City Rehabilitation for Women
01.2021 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Somerset Community College
Graduate Certificate - Community Health Worker
University of Louisville
Graduate Certificate - Peer Support
University of Louisville
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