Coleen Mimnagh
Ashley,Pennsylvania
Summary
Motivational and energetic individual experienced in driving community support with proactive approaches. Focused on helping to service delivery to handle growing demands. Reliable team player committed to quickly learning new concepts and skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
New Roots Recovery center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
02.2020 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to fellow volunteers during their shifts.
- Provided assistance to staff in the daily operations of the organization.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Offered support and assistance to community members.
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events.
- Greeted guests and offered assistance in finding specific departments or personnel.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
- Empowered members and families to negotiate with resource providers and make decisions on own behalf.
- Engaged in groups and activities with fellow members.
- Created groups and facilitated groups in recovery center.
CRS Training
New Roots Recovery Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Certified Recovery Specialist
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
Mary Ellen
Ashley, PA
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Performed light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting and vacuuming.
- Assessed environment for safety hazards and took steps to reduce potential risks.
- Transported client to medical appointments using own vehicle when necessary.
- Encouraged socialization among peers through activities such as group outings or visiting friends and family members.
- Accompanied client on doctor visits or other errands outside of the home.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on their needs and preferences.
- Provided daily assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Responded promptly to all requests made by patient regarding care needs.
- Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary team members such as nurses, therapists and physicians.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
New York Certified Peer Specialist
11.2015 - 11.2017
- Coached and bridge individuals with recurring mental health and substance abuse issues by sharing with them a wellness plan; accompanied individuals to programs such as 12 Step meetings and linked them to different community supports
- Assist with social service matters; SSI, DSS, etc
Peer Support Specialist
NYAPRS
11.2003 - 10.2016
- Educated community and hospital staff about the fundamentals and value of peer support through presentations and interactions with a variety of audiences
- Met with hospital administration to develop strong and viable relationships at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center so that multiple wards have Peer Support weekly meetings.
Downstate Peer Support Specialist Peer Bridger Peer wellness coach
NYAPRS
05.2010 - 10.2016
- Successfully enrolled referred people to participate in the Peer Bridger Program with NYAPRS and Optum Health through my organizational work in the community; report progress daily to my team; attend weekly staff meetings with my Supervisor; maintain activity logs and records of outreach attempts
- Coached and bridge individuals with recurring mental health and substance abuse issues by sharing with them a wellness plan; accompanied individuals to programs such as 12 Step meetings and linked them to different community supports
- Assist with social service matters; SSI, DSS, etc
Peer Health Care Coach
NYAPRS
06.2009 - 10.2016
- Successfully enrolled large numbers of people to participate in the Live Healthy Care Management Program by Optum Health through my organizational work in the community; report progress daily to my team; attend weekly staff meetings with my Supervisor; maintain activity logs and records of outreach attempts
- Coached individuals with recurring mental health and substance abuse issues by sharing with them a wellness plan; accompanied individuals to programs such as 12 Step meetings and linked them to different community supports
Research Assistant
Columbia University School of Social Work
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Human subject matters and Peer integration and study
- W.R.A.P; ,Trauma Support,; Communication,; Engagement; Listening & Group Skills.
Peer Bridger
NYAPRS
07.2003 - 03.2010
- Developed and facilitated peer support groups in the hospital and community
- Taught community adjustment and wellness self-management skills and completed obtainable Goals
- Mentored and guided individuals 1:1 in their recovery by helping them set goals and find resources; helped with leisure time and reintegration into the community.
Certified Peer Wellness Coach
06.2009 - 08.2009
Peer Leadership and Supervision Course
11.2014
Certified Recovery Coach
03.2013
Education
GED -
Beach Channel High School
Rockaway Park, NY06-1992
Skills
- WRAP
- Trauma Support
- Communication
- Engagement
- Listening & Group Skills
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive Attitude
- Community Outreach
- Organized and Efficient
- Recordkeeping and Confidentiality
- Relationship Building
- Volunteer Coordination
- Reliability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Public Speaking
- Computer Skills
- Leadership Qualities
- Cross-cultural understanding
Certification
- Certified Wellness Coach
- Certified Recovery Coach
- Certified Peer Support Specialist
- Certified Recovery Specialist
- Leadership and Supervision
Timeline
CRS Training
New Roots Recovery Center
05.2024 - 05.2024
Volunteer
New Roots Recovery center
02.2020 - Current
Live-In Elderly Caregiver
Mary Ellen
01.2020 - 02.2024
New York Certified Peer Specialist
11.2015 - 11.2017
Peer Leadership and Supervision Course
11.2014
Certified Recovery Coach
03.2013
Research Assistant
Columbia University School of Social Work
06.2010 - 09.2010
Downstate Peer Support Specialist Peer Bridger Peer wellness coach
NYAPRS
05.2010 - 10.2016
Peer Health Care Coach
NYAPRS
06.2009 - 10.2016
Certified Peer Wellness Coach
06.2009 - 08.2009
Peer Support Specialist
NYAPRS
11.2003 - 10.2016
Peer Bridger
NYAPRS
07.2003 - 03.2010
GED -
Beach Channel High School
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