Chad Smith
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Peer Support Specialist with experience in various types of recovery environments: managed care organization, mental health resource agency, drug and alcohol treatment center, and sober living home. I have years of personal recovery experience that I use when assisting clients and peers. I excel in building rapport and active listening while guiding individuals towards their recovery goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In-Reach Specialist
Partners Health Management
11.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Communicated with individuals' family members, offering information, and insight into support services available at community level.
Peer Support Specialist Team Lead/Employment Specialist
Promise Resource Network
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Efficiently supervised a fellow employment specialist to ensure quality of work, and that the needs of the agency and employee were met.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Assisted individuals in finding and maintaining meaningful employment.
Behavioral Health Technician
Carolina Center for Recovery
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Spent time with clients to offer experience, strength, and hope and encourage them to work towards their recovery goals.
Sober Living House Manager
Firebird Transformations
07.2021 - 02.2022
- Built relationships with clients to ensure their safety and success in the sober living program.
- Maintained relationship with parents and families of the residents for further recovery support.
- Collected payments from residents, and ensured the needs of the house were managed and maintained.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
08.2024
Skills
- Peer Support
- Recovery Experience
- Supervision
- Management
- Rapport Building
- Problem-solving skills
- Active Listening
- Psychology Knowledge
- Resource Navigation
Certification
NC Peer Support Specialist - (2022 - Present)
Timeline
In-Reach Specialist
Partners Health Management
11.2024 - Current
Behavioral Health Technician
Carolina Center for Recovery
08.2022 - 11.2023
Peer Support Specialist Team Lead/Employment Specialist
Promise Resource Network
03.2022 - 11.2024
Sober Living House Manager
Firebird Transformations
07.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
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