Brian Verdoes
Peer Recovery Specialist
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Specialist
Meridian Behavior Health ( Twin Town )
Saint Paul, MN
01.2018 - 04.2022
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to defuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients served.
- Helped patients to deal with the realities of mental health diagnoses and develop coping skills.
- Assessed issues pertaining to depression, anxiety and physical abuse to resolve conflicts between peers.
- Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and aggressive or unusual behavior.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
Sorting Associate
Goodwill Easter Seals
Saint Paul, MN
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Opened incoming packages to sort according to sizes, batch numbers and types.
- Sorted and clearly marked products with indicators for grade or acceptance-rejection status.
- Assisted packed items to delivery pallets to assist loaders in loading and stacking pallets on delivery vehicles.
- Stacked items according to weights, sizes, types and picking priorities.
- Maintained cleanliness and order of conveyor belt and sorting line areas to reduce safety risks.
- Loaded, unloaded and transferred materials using standard warehouse equipment, taking additional precaution when moving fragile items.
J&S Small Engine
Jess Stolp
Milroy, MN
06.2012 - 11.2014
- Troubleshot malfunctioning equipment to resolve issues and prevent project stoppage.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Consulted with other disciplines and clients to resolve issues effectively.
- Assessed products and identified issues and potential delays.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Counseling
Century College
White Bear Lake, MNHigh School Diploma -
Tracy High School
Tracy, MN06.1994
Skills
- Group Facilitation Support
- Peer Coaching
- Crisis Response
- Violence Prevention
- Community Resources and Education
- Resource Recovery
- Patient Information
- Client Care
- Substance Abuse Treatment
Timeline
Recovery Specialist
Meridian Behavior Health ( Twin Town )
01.2018 - 04.2022
Sorting Associate
Goodwill Easter Seals
09.2016 - 11.2017
J&S Small Engine
Jess Stolp
06.2012 - 11.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Alcohol And Drug Abuse Counseling
Century College
High School Diploma -
Tracy High School
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