Coco E Lavan
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers. Understanding Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with more than [Number] years of expertise providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively. Hardworking Peer Support Specialist committed to coaching peers through life challenges. Develops customized plans for individual issues. Engaging and outgoing with strong communication skills. Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than [Number] 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
Community Bridges Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
Supervisor
Power Recovery
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jennings High School
Jennings, LA05.1999
Skills
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Peer Interaction
- Staff Meetings
- Family Assistance
- Effective Listening
- Emotional Support
- Peer Support
- Recovery Guidance
- Planning Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Service Navigation
- Relationship Issues Management
- Life Support Technique Skills
Certification
CPR/First-Aid/AED,National CPR Foundation-2022-2024
Certified Peer Support Specialist-2022
Certified July 17th 2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Community Bridges Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Power Recovery
06.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Jennings High School
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