Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers. Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 4 years of sobriety as well as lived experience, incarceration and overcoming mental health challenges. Im ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist/Case Lead
Cheyenne And Arapaho Tribes/Dept. Of Health-TOR
02.2022 - Current
Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
Communicated with individuals' family members, offering information and insight into support services available at community level.
Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
General Laborer
City Of Comanche
03.2021 - 03.2022
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
Worked alongside staff to discuss and implement best practices and exceed team objectives.
Followed written instructions to construct various types of equipment.
Kept parks and other properties cleaned, mowed and inspected.
Within in this position I worked in other departments such as; Golf course attendant and Cemetery crew wherever help was needed and adapted and learned each position.
General Laborer
Christian Helping Hands
07.2020 - 06.2021
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
Stock shelves and freezers
Helped cloe clients choose items from food pantry.
Also maintained and mowed other properties that belonged to Christian Helping Hands.
Landscaper and Groundskeeper
City Of Comanche
08.2020 - 10.2020
Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
Removed debris and waste from outdoor areas.
Cut trees and shrubs to shape and maintain landscape.
Maintained gardening tools by replacing blades and fluids.
Applied fertilizers and pesticides to outdoor areas according to safety standards.
Crew Member
Neptunes Sub Sandwiches
01.2020 - 05.2020
Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
Dishwasher/Cook
Weatherford Public Schools
08.2014 - 12.2015
Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Followed USDA guidelines to prepare and serve meals for about 250 students and faculty.
Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks.
Education
Class A Commercial Drivers License
CBM Driving Academy
Duncan, OK
03.2021
High School Diploma -
Weatherford High School
Weatherford, OK
05.2007
Skills
Peer Support
Planning Skills
Educational Programs
Crisis Situations
Leadership Skills
Punctual
Self-Starter
Certification
C-PRSS- Certified Peer Support Specialist #132894
Wellbriety: Warrior Down/Recovery Coaches Facilitator Training, Understanding the Purpose of Life:12 Teachings for Native Youth Facilitator Training, Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps Facilitator Training.
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
Are You OK? Modules 1 and 2.
Recovery Management and Support Training.
Completion of Seozemeo Reintegration, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist/Case Lead
Cheyenne And Arapaho Tribes/Dept. Of Health-TOR
02.2022 - Current
General Laborer
City Of Comanche
03.2021 - 03.2022
Landscaper and Groundskeeper
City Of Comanche
08.2020 - 10.2020
General Laborer
Christian Helping Hands
07.2020 - 06.2021
Crew Member
Neptunes Sub Sandwiches
01.2020 - 05.2020
Dishwasher/Cook
Weatherford Public Schools
08.2014 - 12.2015
Class A Commercial Drivers License
CBM Driving Academy
High School Diploma -
Weatherford High School
C-PRSS- Certified Peer Support Specialist #132894
Wellbriety: Warrior Down/Recovery Coaches Facilitator Training, Understanding the Purpose of Life:12 Teachings for Native Youth Facilitator Training, Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps Facilitator Training.
Counseling on Access to Lethal Means
Are You OK? Modules 1 and 2.
Recovery Management and Support Training.
Completion of Seozemeo Reintegration, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
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