Chris Ennis
Donaldson,AR
Summary
I am a State Certified Peer Recovery Specialist who is currently enrolled in the Advanced Peer classes in August. My passion for helping others successfully reenter society, comes from lived experience with addiction and the troubles I have encountered upon my release from prison myself. Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 4 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Pivotal Point, LLC
04.2024 - Current
- I currently facilitate a Volunteer Faith based Peer support group every Saturday for Malvern and the surrounding area.
- 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.
Peer Support Specialist
Re-nu Life Hidden Creek Reentry Center
09.2023 - Current
- I am the current full time Peer Support Specialist
- I am in charge of facilitating groups, one on ones and helping the Peers with obtaining there drivers license
- I not only call the courts I take the peers to court and advocate for them as well
- I use my lived experience as hope and inspiration
- I also collect data for DHS and upload it daily or weekly to Good Grid
- Since being hired on here at Hidden Creek I have past my state certified exam for peer support and Iam currently enrolled in the advanced peer class in August.
Education
No Degree - Applied Science
NPC
State Certified Peer Support Specialist -
Arkansas Department of Human Servies
Skills
- Meeting facilitation
- Peer Advocating
- Case Management
- Data Collection
- Crisis Intervention
- Computer Networking
- Peer Support Ethics
- Substance abuse awareness
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- Relapse Prevention
- Leadership skills
- Recovery planning
Certification
Certified Recovery Specialist
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Pivotal Point, LLC
04.2024 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
Re-nu Life Hidden Creek Reentry Center
09.2023 - Current
No Degree - Applied Science
NPC
State Certified Peer Support Specialist -
Arkansas Department of Human Servies
Certified Recovery Specialist