Bessie Fike
Mobile,Alabama
Summary
Dynamic Peer Support Specialist with extensive experience at Vets Recover, adept at fostering recovery through empathetic advocacy and effective communication. Skilled in motivational interviewing and resource navigation, I excel in building rapport and facilitating support groups, ensuring clients receive the guidance and encouragement needed for lasting change.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Vets Recover
Mobile, AL
04.2024 - Current
Aid clients through difficult times by giving support through lived experience. Lead and aid in classes. Document classes as well as wellness rounds. Ensure that clients needs are met. Bridge the gap between clinician and client when needed.
Peer Support Specialist
People Engaged in Recovery
Mobile, AL
10.2022 - 04.2023
Met peer where they were. Aided in advocacy and helped get into treatment. Provided transportation and documented encounters. Followed up and provided encouragement and resources as needed.
Education
Associate in Science
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, ALHigh School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA06.2021
Skills
- Peer support ethics
- Recovery guidance
- Boundary setting
- Substance abuse awareness
- Rapport building
- Self-care management
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building skills
- Mental health advocacy
- Stress reduction techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Mental health services
- Leadership skills
- Wellness recovery action plan
- Empathy development
- Relapse prevention
- Appointment scheduling
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Recovery planning
- Resource navigation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Providing direction
- Issue resolution
- Communication
- Positive environment facilitation
- Recovery assistance and support
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation and reporting
- Mental health support
- Coping methods
- Group facilitation
- Support group facilitation
- Data confidentiality
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
Accomplishments
Finished a year apprenticeship with university of Alabama. Have held my CRSS for almost 4 years now. Have been through extensive trainings. Background in military.
Certification
CRSS, Minds and Mentors apprenticeship
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Vets Recover
04.2024 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
People Engaged in Recovery
10.2022 - 04.2023
Associate in Science
Bishop State Community College
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School