Certified Peer Specialist versed in leveraging tactful and diplomatic communication to build rapport. Focused on fostering welcoming environments to foster development of life skills and healthy coping mechanisms. Successful at modeling behaviors, educating individuals and motivating change.
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Christopher Edwards
Certified Peer Specialist
Cherokee,KS
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ozark Center
Certified Peer Specialist
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Promoted positive behavior and responsibility among mentees by modeling appropriate social skills.
- Implemented strategies to help mentees manage stress and difficult emotions.
- Used personal experienced in Addiction to help clients understand issues and move toward recovery.
- Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Connected clients with available resources to further treatment goals.
- Encouraged mentees to develop strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Addiction Treatment Center Of Southeast Kansas
Mental Health Technician
10.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervisor.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
A&A CAB
Taxi Cab Driver
06.2019 - 07.2021
Job overview
- Followed road rules to protect passengers and prevent accidents.
- Helped passengers with questions or area information such as points of interest and entertainment options.
- Transported high-value clients with professionalism and discretion.
- Calculated rides costs, received money, and returned change.
- Managed preventive maintenance on vehicle to maintain optimal condition.
- Picked up and transported passengers to destinations by following fast and safe routes to provide good customer service.
- Offered above-and-beyond service to every rider to encourage repeat business.
- Communicated frequently with dispatch to obtain new pickup information and share delays or other important details.
- Maximized passenger satisfaction by keeping vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
- Checked oil, fuel and other fluid levels to keep vehicles in good working condition and avoid breakdowns.
- Accepted payments and provided receipts for fares to keep accurate records of transactions.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and service.
Education
Pittsburg State UniversityPittsburg, KS
No Degree from Social Work And Psychology
University Overview
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Independent Living
- Relationship Issues Management
- Mental Health Awareness
- Peer Interaction
- Resource Advocacy
- Community Service Programs
- Treatment Recommendations
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Social Skills
- Coping Mechanisms
- Recovery Planning
- Peer Support
- Recordkeeping Understanding
- Documentation Abilities
- Prescriptions Management
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Substance Abuse Support
- HIPAA Requirements
Certification
CPI and CPR certified, Level One Med Aide
Timeline
Certified Peer Specialist
Ozark Center
08.2022 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Addiction Treatment Center Of Southeast Kansas
10.2021 - 06.2022
Taxi Cab Driver
A&A CAB
06.2019 - 07.2021
Pittsburg State University
No Degree from Social Work And Psychology
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