Certified Peer Support Specialist
Carol Groff
Certified Peer Specialist
Altoona,PA
Summary
Certified Peer Specialist versed in leveraging tactful and diplomatic communication to build rapport. Focused on fostering welcoming environments to foster development of life skills and healthy coping mechanisms. Successful at modeling behaviors, educating individuals and motivating change.
Overview
1
1
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Peer Specialist
Peerstar LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Used skills such as modeling, education and implantation to teach daily living and coping skills.
- Used personal experienced in my mental health journey to help clients understand issues and move toward recovery.
- Developed peers life skills such as time management and communication.
- Implemented strategies to help peers manage stress and difficult emotions.
- Connected clients with available resources to further treatment goals.
- Helped individuals set realistic goals based on personal life situations and strengths.
- Connected peers with available resources to further treatment goals.
- Met peers in-person and virtually to offer support.
- Assisted support to individuals with substance abuse disorder by using SMART goals.
Direct Care Worker
Community Resources For Independence
07.2010 - 07.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted individuals diagnosed with intellectual disorders and mental health disorders with personal care
- Taught and assisted with errands and household duties
- Finding resources to make healthier food and lifestyle choices
- Supported in advocating to providers
- Offered support at community and recreational events
- Connected to resources to support wellness, recovery and independence.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Shift Supervisor
Burger King
08.2007 - 06.2010
- Completed store opening and breakfast shift for the store.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Scheduled staff shifts to secure adequate coverage and productive workflows.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Clearfield, PAHigh School Diploma -
Clearfield Area High School
Clearfield, PA06.1991
Skills
- Resource Advocacy
- Social Skills
- Peer Support
- Living Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Life Support Technique Skills
- Coping Mechanisms
- Community Service Programs
- Relationship Issues Management
- Peer Interaction
- Substance Abuse Support
Timeline
Certified Peer Specialist
Peerstar LLC
04.2022 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Community Resources For Independence
07.2010 - 07.2020
Shift Supervisor
Burger King
08.2007 - 06.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Clearfield Area High School
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