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Andrea O'Brien

Warren,MI

Summary

Person in recover with over two years of sobriety (7/1/2020.) Current Peer Recovery Coach. Have personally worked with coaches and attended PR women's groups. Experience in narcotics anonymous 12-step program and MAT services. Attended and graduated drug/sobriety court. No felonies or open CPS cases. Objective is to assist in creating a supportive environment, establish proactive coping skills and to provide options/resources to clients. Hopes to obtain a bachelors degree in behavioral health social work within five years. Passionate and eager to help others achieve and maintain long-term sobriety. Quick study with strong critical thinking skills. Solution oriented person who is able to build rapport with wide range of personalities, temperaments and backgrounds. Able to multitask and works well under pressure.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Recovery Coach

Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
  • Initiate and sustain client engagement through regular outreach and handle scheduling coordination.
  • Encouraged clients sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention.
  • Coordinate care with clinical, medical, and supervising staff to ensure optimal support and appropriate course of action.
  • Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly using evidence-based assessment tools and adapted coaching strategies accordingly for optimal results.
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Achieved compliance with all required training programs during hire and annually.
  • Documented case notes for accurate, reliable records.
  • Assessed individuals needs and planned bespoke recovery programs to achieve personalized goals.
  • Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Provide positive and respectful work environment for people of all cultures, ages, spiritual beliefs, genders, including gender expression, sexual orientation, languages, and socioeconomic status.

Peer Recovery Coach

Families Against Narcotics FAN (Contracted)
01.2023 - 05.2023

Working with adult women with SUD. Initiate and maintain relationships with participants entering services for substance abuse and mental health disorders. Assist clients with obtaining GED/further education, housing, income, employment, government aid, clothing, hygiene products, food/nutrition, legal assistance, inpatient/outpatient therapy, primary care physicians, healthy habits/relationships, recovery maintenance/emotional support options, independence and overall self sufficiency. Provide participant hope, client advocacy and proactive, recovery focused engagement.

Responsible for keeping records and obtaining client signed legal documents. Work in compliance with HIPAA regulations, document each session with individual clients for program compliance and growth.

Front Desk Operations

Fitness International LLC
09.2020 - 05.2023
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Answer incoming calls and questions regarding membership details/rates, equipment usage and fitness goals.
  • Market add-on upgrade services and schedule appointments for personal training sessions.
  • Responsible for opening/closing gym, collecting payments, membership renewals, and resolving billing issues.
  • Assist club employees with cleaning/general maintenance when necessary or if directed to do so.

Unemployed

Unemployed
12.2017 - 08.2020

Dispatcher and Warranty Administrator

Galeana's Vandyke Dodge
09.2014 - 11.2017
  • Shop dispatcher position entailed Monitoring and coordinating shop capacity, parts availability, technician specific skill category repairs, all on an appointment and walk in based scheduling system.
  • Efficient in using Reynolds and Reynolds (blue screen).
  • Covered and Trained over 10 new employees for service cashier position.
  • Also have mild one step mopar oil change advising experience.
  • Certified Warranty Administrative position included ensuring proper documentation and punch time from technicians before submitting warranty claims to chrysler via dealer connect.
  • Responsible for making sure rejected claims were paid in a timely fashion to maintain dealership efficiency status and profit.

Dispatcher

Garfield and Canal Service
07.2013 - 09.2014
  • Coordinated and monitored towing Service through AAA dispatch system.
  • Also mild customer service, cashiering at repair shop store front and general office maintenance.

Education

High School -

Warren Woods Tower High School
27900 Bunert Rd. Warren, MI 48088
06.2008

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Documentation
  • Scheduling
  • Resource Referrals
  • Ethical Consideration
  • Written And Verbal Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Motivation Interviewing
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multi-Tasking Strength
  • Advocacy
  • Relationship Rapport Building
  • Patience
  • Cultural competence
  • Organization

Timeline

Peer Recovery Coach

Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current

Peer Recovery Coach

Families Against Narcotics FAN (Contracted)
01.2023 - 05.2023

Front Desk Operations

Fitness International LLC
09.2020 - 05.2023

Unemployed

Unemployed
12.2017 - 08.2020

Dispatcher and Warranty Administrator

Galeana's Vandyke Dodge
09.2014 - 11.2017

Dispatcher

Garfield and Canal Service
07.2013 - 09.2014

High School -

Warren Woods Tower High School
Andrea O'Brien