Cheyanne Daugherty
Chillicothe
Summary
At Community Action, I excelled as a Peer Support Specialist, leveraging my strong organizational skills and empathy to guide clients through recovery, significantly enhancing their resilience and success. My adeptness in motivational interviewing and creating trustful relationships underscored my commitment to mental health advocacy, leading to improved community awareness and client support.
Experienced with peer support and mental health advocacy, providing essential guidance and support to individuals. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to create trusting and supportive environment. Knowledge of mental health resources and strategies to assist individuals in their recovery journey.
Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven experience 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 5 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Community Action
08.2021 - Current
- Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
- Delivered consistent support to clients striving for objectives.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by maintaining confidentiality, respect, and non-judgmental attitudes.
- Supported case management by precisely documenting all client communications.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure access to appropriate resources and services within the community.
- Increased community awareness about mental health issues by participating in outreach events such as mental health fairs or informational presentations.
- Coordinated with treatment providers on individual client cases ensuring continuity of care throughout the entire process.
- Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of equipment and operating systems.
- Facilitated peer support groups, creating safe environment for sharing and growth.
- Served as role model for recovery, inspiring clients with personal success stories and resilience.
- Guided clients through mental health service pathways.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Advocated for clients' needs within mental health system, ensuring access to necessary services.
Education
Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA10.2022
Skills
- Peer support ethics
- Recovery guidance
- Boundary setting
- Substance abuse awareness
- Mental health advocacy
- Motivational interviewing
- Arranging transportation
- Mental health services
- Leadership skills
- Wellness recovery action plan
- Appointment scheduling
- Recovery planning
- Social activity planning
- Service navigation
- Recovery assistance and support
- Communication
- Community services information
- Emotional support
- Documentation and reporting
- Mental health support
- Support group facilitation
- Community resources specialist
- Referral coordination
- Case management
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Community Action
08.2021 - Current
Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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