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Andrew Tripp

Peer Leader Coordinator
EL Paso,Texas

Summary

Helpful Peer Leader with strong clerical and supervisory skills. Friendly personality builds welcoming work environments for both peers and supervisors, creating space for questions and concerns. Experience with planning individual and group study sessions. I am a person in long term recovery and have not found it necessary to use a mind or mood altering substance since June 8th, 1992. I am also a convicted Felon who spent time in Monroe County Jail, Rochester City Jail and in several New York state Correctional Facilities. I have not been arrested or incarcerated since April 1991. I was homeless from 1988 to 1992 living on the streets pan handling. I have been an Ordained Deacon for a total of 10 years 8 in NY and 2 years in El Paso where I currently serve at Community Baptist Church

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Leader Coordinator

Recovery Alliance
EL Paso, United States
05.2022 - Current
  • Conducted individual supervision sessions.
  • Communicated with supervisor regarding issues related , resourcing, service collaboration and development of new resources.
  • Assisted and accompanied participants to court, legal appointments, health care, public benefits and social or community agencies relative to client short- and long-term stabilization goals.
  • Provided safety planning, crisis intervention to participants
  • Made appropriate referrals, monitored client services in appropriate time frames, sought supervisory guidance as required, documented services provided.
  • Informally mentored new Re-Entry coaches answering questions, offering opportunities to shadow and observe and explaining basic information about procedures.
  • Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
  • Provide coaching services to participants that are currently incarcerated with in person recovery sessions at the El Paso County Jail Annex and the Detention Center
  • Attend all meetings that I am required to and trainings

Peer Recovery Coach Specialist

Recovery Alliance
EL Paso, United States
03.2020 - Current

To provide social and emotional support to those who suffer from a Substance Abuse Disorder

Avocate

Build Rapport

Share our personal stories

Provide individual Peer coaching

Facilitate support groups, including education classes that focus on recovery topics.

Navigate the CMBH and Salesforce

Documentation/Progress Notes

Referrals

Knowledge of Community resources

Relationship with treatment providers

Housing information

12 step group schedules

Provide Transportation/Bus Passes

Provide Harm Reduction Kits

Help with Food

Provide access to Family counseling


CASAC/Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counsel

Syracuse Behavior Healthcare
Syracuse, NY
07.1993 - 06.2012
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Performance of the 12 Core Functions
  • Case Management

Education

GED -

East High School
Rochester NY
05.2001 -

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Genesseo Community Collge
Albion, NY
05.2001 -

No Degree - Substance Abuse

Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY
05.2001 -

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

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Timeline

Peer Leader Coordinator

Recovery Alliance
05.2022 - Current

Peer Recovery Coach Specialist

Recovery Alliance
03.2020 - Current

GED -

East High School
05.2001 -

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Genesseo Community Collge
05.2001 -

No Degree - Substance Abuse

Onondaga Community College
05.2001 -

CASAC/Credentialed Alcohol Substance Abuse Counsel

Syracuse Behavior Healthcare
07.1993 - 06.2012
Andrew TrippPeer Leader Coordinator