Barbara Allen
Sarasota,FL
Summary
As a person in long term recovery, I am able to get on the ground level with a person struggling and build them up. Skilled in relationship building, and dedicated to maximizing my abilities. Actively pursuing goal of becoming a CRPS.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parent Partner Volunteer
NAMI Sarasota Manatee
Sarasota, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Advocates for clients' rights within the system and ensured their voices are heard.
- Navigated systems, such as local and government agencies, on behalf of clients to access needed services.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Applied personal knowledge of child welfare system to better serve and educate families.
- Build relationships with clients to provide ongoing support to parents navigating the child welfare system, to help them overcome obstacles and achieve successful outcomes without fear of judgment.
Facilities Specialist
Harvest House
Sarasota, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Manage all aspects of facility maintenance, including scheduling repairs and preventive maintenance services.
- Coordinate event setup and clean up
- Manages a robust and active calendar of events
- Construction cleanup and staging to ensure they are move-in ready
- Coordinate food donation from local grocery organizations to the Harvest House food bank
Education
GED -
Lee County Board of Education
Fort Myers, FL06-2001
Skills
Problem solving, networking, resource coordination, client advocacy, navigating challenges, professionalism, dependability, consistency and reliability
Affiliations
- AA Sarasota County Jail volunteer
- H&I volunteer Lightshare Detox
- Harvest House Food Pantry volunteer
- Connect Team at Bayside Church
- Active member of the Suncoast recovery community
Accomplishments
- 2022 Harvest House Rookie of the Year
- Successfully completed Harvest House Freedom program
- Successfully completed Harvest House Home Again program transitioning into stable housing
Certification
- WRAP I
- PEER Training (Purposely Enriched Educated Recoery)
- Crisis Recognition and De-escalation
- Dare to Lead
- First Aid, CPR, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens Certified
- Nurturing Parents Program 16hr
- Substance Abuse Treatment 16hr
- FIT (Family Integrity Training)
- Financial Recovery Training
- Circles of Security via Forty Carrots
Timeline
Parent Partner Volunteer
NAMI Sarasota Manatee
05.2024 - Current
Facilities Specialist
Harvest House
10.2022 - Current
GED -
Lee County Board of Education
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