BRANDIE PURVIS
Herlong,USA
Summary
Dedicated peer support specialist committed to facilitating recovery-oriented programs and connecting clients to essential resources. Experienced in active listening, crisis intervention, and community outreach, enhancing overall client outcomes and engagement in their recovery journey.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Lassen County Housing & Grants
Susanville, California
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Educated family members and stakeholders on recovery-oriented care principles to enhance support for peers.
- Spearheaded peer-centered recovery plans instrumental to promoting dedication to recovery processes.
- Listened actively to peers' concerns, offering appropriate guidance and emotional support when required.
- Connected peers to community resources and facilitated referrals, streamlining access to essential support services.
- Assisted with support groups and individual therapy for participants.
- Guided clients through personal challenges and trauma recovery, fostering resilience and empowerment.
- Maintained confidentiality and records with sensitive information.
Eligibility Specialist
LASSEN WORKS
Susanville, California
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed client eligibility for various assistance programs, including financial aid and healthcare benefits.
- Reviewed applications for program eligibility, ensuring adherence to regulations and standards.
- Conducted client interviews to gather information for accurate program eligibility determinations.
- Maintained accurate records of client data, including income, assets, and other relevant factors.
- Managed high volume of cases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
- Executed various administrative tasks to support office operations.
Peer Support Specialist
Lassen County Behavioral Health
Herlong, California
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided crisis intervention services by assessing risk factors and coordinating necessary supports to ensure peer safety.
- Listened actively to peers' concerns, offering appropriate guidance and emotional support when required.
- Modeled healthy coping strategies and encouraged regular practice of self-care techniques to promote peer resilience.
- Facilitated workshops on social skills to enhance community engagement. for improved community integration and employment opportunities.
Peer Support Specialist
Sierra County Behavioral Health
Loyalton, California
06.2016 - 10.2022
- Promoted recovery, self-determination, and self-advocacy through a diverse schedule of peer-focused activities, enhancing participants' engagement in their recovery journeys.
- Facilitated group discussions that fostered open communication, empathy, and understanding among participants.
- Provided crisis intervention services, including assessing risk factors and coordinating additional supports.
- Assisted adults with mental health challenges in accessing resources and support services, improving their overall well-being and community integration.
- Connected peers with community resources and facilitated referrals, ensuring timely access to necessary support and services.
- Helped coordinate housing support, relationship guidance and community connections based on individual needs.
- Shared personal experiences of mental health recovery while maintaining appropriate boundaries within professional relationships.
Education
Heald College
Roseville, CASkills
- Case Management
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Recovery Planning
- Coping Strategy Development
- Community Outreach
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Organizational management
- Reporting documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability skills
- Computer Literacy
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Lassen County Housing & Grants
08.2023 - 09.2023
Eligibility Specialist
LASSEN WORKS
03.2023 - 08.2023
Peer Support Specialist
Lassen County Behavioral Health
11.2022 - 03.2023
Peer Support Specialist
Sierra County Behavioral Health
06.2016 - 10.2022
Heald College