Cindy Walter
Recovery Peer Support Specialist
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Compassionate Peer Recovery Specialist with background in aiding individuals battling substance abuse and mental health issues. Strong experience providing one-on-one support and facilitating recovery groups. Skills include crisis management, motivational interviewing, and behavioral intervention techniques. Impactful history of fostering resilience and promoting long-term recovery based on each individual's strength and potential for change.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician/Group Facilitator
First City Recovery Houston
Conroe, Texas
02.2024 - 09.2025
- Monitored patient behavior and mental health status throughout daily activities.
- Supported therapeutic group sessions by facilitating discussions and activities.
- Documented patient progress and observations in electronic health records accurately.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during interactions with patients.
- Documented behavioral incidents to keep accurate records.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress and treatments received.
Residential House Manager
Journey Way for Women
Conroe, Texas
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed daily operations of residential housing facility for diverse residents.
- Facilitated resident meetings to address concerns and promote community engagement.
- Assisted residents with personal needs while promoting independence and dignity.
- Provided support to tenants during their stay in the residential house.
- Oversaw the intake and discharge processes, which included filling out paperwork, for individuals.
House Manager
HIS House for Her
Splendora, Texas
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of supportive housing environment for women in need.
- Managed intake process for new residents, ensuring compliance with policies.
- Established standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness throughout the house.
- Offered positive reinforcement and taught life skills regarding chores and cooking techniques.
Group Facilitator/ RSPS, MHPS
First City Recovery Houston
Conroe, Texas
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed workshop materials to support learning objectives and activities.
- Assisted participants in sharing experiences to foster a supportive environment.
- Monitored group dynamics to promote inclusive participation from all attendees.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage participant engagement and collaboration.
Home Mom
Recenter
Houston, TX
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
- Monitored building entrances and exits during the evening hours of activity while enforcing policies.
- Provided support and guidance to residents in order to help them adjust to recovery life.
- Performed administrative duties such as answering phones, filing paperwork.
- Conducted room inspections for safety purposes.
- Administered UAs at admission and randomly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHAssociate of Science - Computer Science
Lamar University- Orange
Orange, TXSkills
- Life skills training
- Housekeeping management
- Group facilitation
- Behavior modeling
- Grocery shopping
- Patient monitoring
- Documentation management
- Life skills coaching
- Behavioral observation
- Facilitation techniques
- Meeting facilitation
- Icebreakers
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- Effective communication
Certification
- Recovery Peer Support Specialist 1448-0322
- Mental Health Peer Support initial certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Residential House Manager
Journey Way for Women
11.2024 - 05.2025
House Manager
HIS House for Her
06.2024 - 07.2024
Behavioral Health Technician/Group Facilitator
First City Recovery Houston
02.2024 - 09.2025
Group Facilitator/ RSPS, MHPS
First City Recovery Houston
11.2022 - 01.2024
Home Mom
Recenter
06.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Lamar University- Orange
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