Brandon West
Normal,Illinois
Summary
Passionate, motivated, and empathetic Bachelor of Science in Counseling in Behavioral Health with a specific emphasis on Substance Abuse and Addiction candidate seeking a position as a Recovery Support Specialist/Tech. A background in volunteering in mental health settings, beginnings in crisis prevention, and lived experience through the throes of addiction. Now after two years sober, I have personal knowledge of MAT treatment services, along with various recovery strategies and use of coping mechanisms that I still utilize daily. I wish to be transparent and honest using my own lived experience to ultimately induce confidence in clients to provide essential empathetic and comprehensive support to all those in need.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Home Sweet Home Ministries
10.2023 - Current
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
Volunteer
Integrity Counseling
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
Volunteer
Trevor Project
02.2022 - 01.2023
Crisis Intervention
- Helped clients navigate social services system and access needed resources.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science Counseling
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2026
Skills
- Resource Coordination
- Document Management
- Digital Media
- Clerical Support
- Data Confidentiality
- Professional Relationships
- Crisis Response
- Fundraising Experience
- Data Evaluation
- Professional Telephone Skills
- Church Programming
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Volunteer
Home Sweet Home Ministries
10.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Integrity Counseling
09.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Trevor Project
02.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science Counseling
Grand Canyon University
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