Cari Simpson
Harrodsburg,KY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Recovery Mentor seeking a Client Engagement Specialist position where I can utilize my experience in peer support, relationship building, client advocacy, and recovery-focused services to engage clients, build trust, connect individuals with appropriate resources, and support positive outcomes through effective communication and client-centered care
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Mentor
Isaiah House
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
05.2026 - Current
- • Guided clients in accessing sobriety resources and understanding program expectations.
- • Led peer support discussions and accountability check-ins.
- Fostered resiliency by assisting clients in identifying and leveraging their strengths.
- • Supported residents with daily recovery housing routines.
- Organized structured group sessions with clients to enhance recovery
- • Documented participant recovery updates in case notes.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate care for clients.
- Provided support during challenging times by teaching effective coping skills.
Peer Mentor
Brighton Recovery Center
Florence, KY
12.2025 - 03.2026
- Supported clients through recovery conversations at Brighton Recovery Center.
- Facilitated peer support groups for Brighton Recovery Center participants.
- Modeled healthy coping skills during daily recovery activities.
- Promoted active participation in treatment sessions in treatment and wellness planning.
- Facilitated skill building to enhance activities of daily living.
- Maintained accurate records of interactions with each mentee, including notes and progress reports.
- Guided new mentors through orientation and shadowing to ensure effective onboarding.
- Provided understanding and support to empower individuals in pursuing professional development paths.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mercer County Senior High
Harrodsburg, KY05-2002
Skills
- Case documentation
- Recovery planning
- Care coordination
- Workshop facilitation
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Boundary management
- Conflict management
- Peer mentoring
- Relapse management
- Daily living support
- Behavioral support
- Time organization
- Detail orientation
Certification
- Peer Support Certification-February 2026
- Recovery Dynamics Training-December 2025
Timeline
Recovery Mentor
Isaiah House
05.2026 - Current
Peer Mentor
Brighton Recovery Center
12.2025 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Mercer County Senior High