Amanda Bloomer
Louisville,KY
Summary
Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 3 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services.
Understanding Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with more than 3 years of expertise providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively.
Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers.
Hardworking Peer Support Specialist committed to coaching peers through life challenges. Develops customized plans for individual issues. Engaging and outgoing with strong communication skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Reclaim Recovery Louisville
07.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment to encourage open communication about personal challenges and goals.
- Led engaging support groups tailored to participants'' unique needs, promoting healthy coping skills and strategies for maintaining wellness.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and services, increasing their access to valuable support networks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans based on clients'' individual strengths, needs, and preferences.
- Mentored new peer support specialists, sharing best practices and modeling effective techniques for supporting diverse client populations.
Education
GED -
Iroquois High School
Louisville, KY05.2007
Skills
- Relapse Prevention
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Behavioral Management
- Public Speaking
- Emotional Intelligence
- Goal Setting
- Peer Advocacy
- Mental Health Awareness
- Team Collaboration
- Boundary Setting
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Family Support
- Stress Reduction
- Active Listening
- Crisis Intervention
- Self-Care Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Planning Skills
- Recovery Guidance
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Family Assistance
- Arranging Transportation
- Leadership Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Effective Collaboration and Interaction
- Relationship-Building Skills
- Rapport Building
- Communication Abilities
- Providing Direction
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Referral Coordination
- Schedule Management
- Patient Advocacy
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Reclaim Recovery Louisville
07.2023 - Current
GED -
Iroquois High School
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