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Brenda Chambers CDAC, ASW
St. Helens,OR
Summary
Dynamic and motivated student actively seeking flexible part-time employment opportunities, particularly during weekends and evenings. Demonstrates strong communication skills and adaptability, thriving in fast-paced environments. Eager to contribute while balancing academic commitments.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Assessment and Treatment CenterPortland, US
Peer Support Specialist
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Followed strict regulations and procedures for each individual to ensure that personal and health information was kept private
- Communicated with people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds on a daily basis
- Provided emotional support while working with residents to develop long-term plans and goals
- Used active listening and dynamic communication skills to build relationships with others based on trust and honesty
- Demonstrated a thorough understanding of recovery and wellness principles and shared this knowledge with others in recovery
- Intervened to protect residents and others in times of crisis
Lifeline Connections Crisis Wellness CenterVancouver, US
10.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Checked on the wellbeing of the clients at designated times
- Charting
- Followed strict regulations and procedures for each individual to ensure that personal and health information was kept private
- Communicated with people of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds on a daily basis
- Provided emotional support while working with residents to develop long-term plans and goals
- Referred clients to the appropriate team members, community agencies, and organizations to meet treatment needs
- Used active listening and dynamic communication skills to build relationships with others based on trust and honesty
Urban Indian Center of Salt LakeSalt Lake City, US
HIV Program Specialist
10.2004 - 12.2011
Job overview
- Designed and implemented the program for American Indians
- Implemented marketing strategies that resulted in a 100% increase in the number of customers
- Developed and strengthened relationships with tribal nations in the state
- Copied, logged, and scanned supporting documents before filing everything in the client's files
- Oversaw the delivery of the volunteers in the outreach project, which resulted in the successful testing of thousands of clients
- I was asked to speak at a national conference regarding how I tested so many clients and removed the stigma from testing
- Assisted in writing grants for the program
- Assisted customers by answering questions, responding to inquiries, and handling phone requests in an average day
- Implemented a statewide program aimed at preventing and educating about HIV within the Native American population.
- Created engaging T-shirt design that reduced stigma associated with testing.
- Developed relationships with tribal leaders of the 5 tribes that live in Utah
- Supervised a team of 5 volunteers
Skills
English-speaking
- Medical chart documentation
- Service documentation
- Care planning
- Crisis intervention
- Written communication
- Case review
- Excellent communication
- Fast learner
- Team collaboration
- First aid training
- Supportive personality
- Emergency response
- Self-care training
- CPR certification
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Attention to detail
- Cultural sensitivity
- Time management abilities
- Medical appointment scheduling
- Infection control
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Center
11.2022 - Current
Lifeline Connections Crisis Wellness Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
HIV Program Specialist
Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake
10.2004 - 12.2011
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