Preston Scott
Peer Recovery Specialist
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Focused and driven Certified Peer Recovery Specialist skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address addiction issues. Well versed in leading group counseling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. Long history of advocating for clients to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Adept at optimizing program operations to maximize support. Empathetic with proven ability to built trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for well-being of peers. Hands-on Peer known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 9 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services. Hardworking Peer Recovery Specialist committed to coaching peers through life challenges. Helped clients to identify and address substance issues through individual and group therapy sessions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
City Of Refuge Recovery Center
Hopewell, VA
03.2021 - Current
- Admirable experience working in a peer support role in a mental health care environment
- Expert experience with recovery process and symptom management
- Thorough knowledge and expertise in providing peer counseling and support
- Skilled in leading and coordinating activities and events related to mental health issues
- Sound ability to establish professional relationships with peers
- Ability to instill confidence and to advocate for patients and their family
- Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Superior communication and intrapersonal skills
Box Truck Driver
Talitha Williams
Petersburg
01.2021 - Current
- Take orders for delivery of items from one place to another.
- Maintained complete records and logs regarding the shipments of materials to their respective destinations
- Assist in loading the box truck with deliverable items and ensure that they are safely stacked inside.
- Plan appropriate routes by using conventional maps and GPS.
- Assist in unloading and placing items in recipient-desired areas.
- Keep in constant contact with the base area to provide information regarding time management and deliveries.
- Skillfully handled the loading and unloading of trucks, looked after the security of the boxes, and minimized the hazards
Education
GED -
09.1981 - 05.1984
Skills
Compassionate and empathetic regarding mental health issues and recovery
Excellent listening and oral communication skills
Good understanding of self-esteem building and managing negative self-talk
Strong understanding of ethics and client confidentiality
Extensive experience with creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans with client peers
Able to tell own story and use it to help people know they are not alone
Certification
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist , Arm & Arm Peer Institute
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist - City Of Refuge Recovery Center
03.2021 - Current
Box Truck Driver - Talitha Williams
01.2021 - Current
Hopewell High School - GED,
09.1981 - 05.1984