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Bethanie Ashley

Ogdensburg,New York

Summary

Dynamic Certified Peer Specialist with a proven track record at Step By Step, Inc., advocating for mental health and substance abuse awareness. Skilled in motivational interviewing and fostering emotional understanding, I empower clients through resource utilization and collaborative teamwork, ensuring effective care transitions and tailored treatment plans.

Developed skills in collaborative and supportive environment, focused on mental health and peer support. Effective in building trust and fostering open communication, while navigating complex emotional situations. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging skills in empathy and conflict resolution to make meaningful impact.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified-peer-specialist

Step By Step, Inc.
01.2019 - Current
  • Empowered clients to make informed decisions about their care by providing education on available resources and wellness strategies.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between levels of care by coordinating referrals and collaborating with external providers when necessary.
  • Used skills such as modeling, education, and implantation to teach daily living and coping skills.
  • Connected clients with available resources to further treatment goals.
  • Advocated for client needs within mental health services systems, promoting access to appropriate care options.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients using shared lived experience as a foundation for meaningful connections.

Cashier

Little Italy
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.

Education

Chef

Paul Smith's College
Paul Smiths, NY
04-1990

High School Diploma -

Ogdensburg Free Academy
Ogdensburg, NY
06-1988

Skills

  • Mental Health Advocacy
  • Substance Abuse Awareness
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Relapse Prevention Strategies
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Experienced in Applying Motivational Interviewing
  • Target-Oriented Goal Development
  • Fostering Emotional Understanding
  • Emotional Management
  • Resource Utilization Advocacy
  • Asset Connection
  • Community Peer Assistance
  • Essential Life Skills
  • Health and Wellness Management
  • Wellness Practices
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Electronic Health Record Management
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Analytical Problem-Solving
  • Effective Multitasking

Certification

  • Certified Peer Specialist, Academy of Peer Services - Continuous education

Timeline

Certified-peer-specialist

Step By Step, Inc.
01.2019 - Current

Cashier

Little Italy
05.2016 - 12.2018

Chef

Paul Smith's College

High School Diploma -

Ogdensburg Free Academy

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