Christopher Edwards
CHEROKEE,Kansas
Summary
Caring Certified Peer Specialist with 2.5-year background in individual support. Well-versed in related program resources and assistance strategies. Looking for a dynamic new role with a progressive organization. Knowledgeable addiction and recovery support professional helping individuals set goals and performing ongoing evaluations to assess strengths, treatment plans and responses to interventions. Top-notch planner and problem-solver with excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills. Background includes helping patients dealing with addiction and mental health issues by being a valuable and experienced resource. Adept at bringing personal history with the issue to teach and support patients. Skilled at behavior modeling, education, and motivation. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Peer Specialist/Behavioral Health Technician
Grand Falls Center For Recovery
Joplin, MO
03.2023 - Current
- Supported clients in understanding issues with addiction and taking steps toward recovery by pulling from personal background in this area.
- Assisted clients with determining goals, planning steps, and reaching treatment objectives.
- Modeled behaviors, educated patients, and motivated change to improving life skills and coping mechanisms.
- Provided supportive counseling and coaching to clients facing emotional challenges.
- Shared personal stories and experiences to provide hope, advocacy and one-on-one support to peers.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and capitalizing on personal interests, goals and strengths.
- Participated in conflict resolution and problem-solving to support healthy coping skills.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care to drive intervention strategy for participants in crisis.
- Provided emotional support to clients and patients dealing with difficult situations.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with clients, staff and public.
- Enforced rules and regulations pertaining to client and patient care while maintaining a safe environment.
Certified Peer Specialist
Ozark Center
Joplin, MO
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained accurate records of client progress in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided supportive counseling and coaching to clients facing emotional challenges.
- Modeled behaviors, educated patients, and motivated change to improving life skills and coping mechanisms.
- Assisted in creating individualized recovery plans for clients with mental health issues.
- Participated in team meetings regarding new initiatives or changes in policy and procedures.
- Assisted clients with determining goals, planning steps, and reaching treatment objectives.
- Actively listened to client concerns without judgment or bias while maintaining confidentiality.
- Performed outreach activities to connect individuals with available community resources.
- Expressed understanding and support to help individuals pursue paths to professional development.
- Participated in conflict resolution and problem-solving to support healthy coping skills.
- Performed tasks to assist and support individuals in regaining independence within community.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care to drive intervention strategy for participants in crisis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work/Psychology
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS05-2027
Skills
- Personal Assessments
- Goal Setting
- Education Assistance
- Social Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Trauma Experience
- Recordkeeping Understanding
- Boundary Setting
- Documentation Abilities
- Motivational Interviewing
- Living Skills
- Substance Abuse
- Resource Advocacy
- Community Resources
- Motivational Techniques
- Prescription Management
- Treatment Documentation
- Counseling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Peer Specialist/Behavioral Health Technician
Grand Falls Center For Recovery
03.2023 - Current
Certified Peer Specialist
Ozark Center
08.2022 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work/Psychology
Pittsburg State University
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