Chinika Young
Fresno,CA
Summary
Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 2 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Amity Foundation
Fresno, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated peer support groups to promote recovery and personal development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized support plans.
- Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution for clients in distress.
- Educated clients on available resources and services within the community.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional support and practical guidance.
Caregiver
Angelicare In Home Companion
Fresno, CA
11.2018 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Daily detail charting.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Auspices Home Care Solutions
Fresno, CA
07.2013 - 09.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Daily detail charting.
Substance Abuse Aid
Ruby Valley Care
Fresno, CA
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Helped run groups in locked in facility with clients with mental health and substance abuse problems twice a week.
- Transported clients to AA/NA meetings.
- Tested clients when they returned from home passes and outings.
Education
Diploma - EKG Technician
UEI College
Fresno, CA07-2012
Diploma - General Education
Riverdale High School
Riverdale, CA06-2006
Skills
- Peer support ethics
- Motivational interviewing
- Empathy development
- Relapse prevention
- Recovery planning
- Behavioral health
- Crisis management
Certification
- Medi-Cal Peer Support Speciaslist Ceritification (PSSS)
- HIPPA
- OSSHA
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Amity Foundation
01.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Angelicare In Home Companion
11.2018 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Auspices Home Care Solutions
07.2013 - 09.2018
Substance Abuse Aid
Ruby Valley Care
06.2012 - 03.2014
Diploma - EKG Technician
UEI College
Diploma - General Education
Riverdale High School