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Amina Sturgeon

Muskegon,MI

Summary

Recovered individual uniquely equipped to help others rebuild their lives from the inside out. Combines lived experience with professional boldness to challenge, encourage, and empower individuals through accountability, trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, and practical life skills. Committed to helping people find lasting purpose—not just temporary change.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Recovery Coach / Victim Advocate / Housing Manager

The Hope Project
Muskegon, MI
03.2025 - Current

RECOVERY COACH

  • Developed personalized recovery plans
  • Facilitated group sessions
  • Monitored client progress and documented appropriately
  • Administered Drug tests
  • Implemented Relapse prevention and harm reduction plans
  • Educated clients on coping strategies and life skills for sustained recovery.
  • DBT Certified
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, connecting clients with appropriate emergency resources as needed.

VICTIM ADVOCATE

  • Supported victims in navigating the criminal justice system and accessing resources.
  • Conducted needs assessments to develop tailored support plans for individuals.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to enhance service delivery for victims.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation and reported on client progress regularly.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.

HOUSE MANAGER

  • MARR / NARR Certified Housing Manager
  • Program curriculum development
  • Assisted in budget preparation and expense tracking
  • Trained new staff members on policies and procedures for housing safety
  • Facilitated participant meetings to address concerns
  • Managed participant disciplinary processes, including incident documentation, written warnings, behavior contract plans, and program dismissals.

Recovery Coach / Program Manager

My House Ministry
Muskegon, MI
11.2023 - 03.2025

RECOVERY COACH

  • Performed the full scope of duties at The Hope Project while supporting a new program and participant population.

PROGRAM MANAGER

  • Managed operations across 3 Residential Recovery Homes, overseeing a total of 30 residents.
  • Managed participant accountability through coaching, corrective action plans, written warnings, and program violations.
  • Ensured full compliance with MARR/NARR standards.
  • Trained and supported staff on program policies, documentation standards, and accountability procedures.
  • Managed safe and accurate distribution of prescribed medication

Care Support Specialist

Greater Outcomes
Wyoming, MI
09.2023 - 01.2024
  • Provided peer mentoring to foster skill development and improve team dynamics.
  • Led Recovery focused groups
  • Conflict resolution management and trainings
  • DBT skills classes

Assistant Director at CFP and RHC

70 X 7 Life Recovery
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2020 - 11.2023
  • Developed individualized treatment plans to address inmates' needs.
  • Developed strong rapport with inmates, fostering trust and open communication.
  • Enhanced inmate connections by providing individual and group sessions.
  • Connected inmates with outside peers to ensure a safe and secure mentorship match
  • Team lead for 19 volunteers and 3 Case Managers
  • Sought out and maintained partnerships with churches to further reach those incarcerated
  • Community speaking engagements to reach donors and peer supports

Education

DBT Skills Group Facilitator Training -

Pine Rest

GED -

Lowell High School

MARR/NARR -

Certificates

Advanced CCAR And Ethics Certified -

Certificate

Peer Recovery Support Specialist -

Certificate

Certified Safe Drug Test Administer -

Identity Health

SME With Lived Experience -

TES Training Center

Certified Anti - Human Trafficking Trainer -

Saginaw Valley State University

Skills

  • Recovery program management
  • DBT techniques
  • Relapse prevention
  • Documentation
  • Client education
  • Trauma informed care
  • Behavior modification
  • Boundary setting
  • Resource navigation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Advocacy and accountability
  • Ethical decision-making

Timeline

Recovery Coach / Victim Advocate / Housing Manager

The Hope Project
03.2025 - Current

Recovery Coach / Program Manager

My House Ministry
11.2023 - 03.2025

Care Support Specialist

Greater Outcomes
09.2023 - 01.2024

Assistant Director at CFP and RHC

70 X 7 Life Recovery
01.2020 - 11.2023

DBT Skills Group Facilitator Training -

Pine Rest

GED -

Lowell High School

MARR/NARR -

Certificates

Advanced CCAR And Ethics Certified -

Certificate

Peer Recovery Support Specialist -

Certificate

Certified Safe Drug Test Administer -

Identity Health

SME With Lived Experience -

TES Training Center

Certified Anti - Human Trafficking Trainer -

Saginaw Valley State University