Play the piano and paint with acrylics in Bob Ross style
ALAN HAINES
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Lebanon,PA
Summary
Dedicated and caring Certified Peer Support Specialist providing emotional support and guidance to individuals facing mental health challenges, leveraging personal lived experiences and an empathetic approach to facilitate recovery and resilience.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Peer Support Specialist
Compeer of Lebanon County
01.2024 - Current
- Provide friendship and socialization opportunities for individuals living with mental illness within Lebanon County PA area
Paratransit Wheelchair Driver
First Aid and Safety Patrol
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided transportation in a wheelchair SUV to individuals who were wheelchair-bound to and from medical appointments
Community Service Worker
SCSEP Foundation
11.2020 - 09.2023
- Served as a bridge to supporting communities in work-based training
- Completed assignments to the YMCA, the Lebanon Historical Society and Volunteers In Medicine
Worship Director
Piney Grove United Methodist Church
02.2002 - 02.2015
- Served as adult choir director and worked with pastor to determine congregational hymns and special music
- Also served as church organist and pianist
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - Mass Communicattion
State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL05.1980
Skills
- Understanding Mental Health
- Ability to Overcome Challenges
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Peer mentoring
- Interpersonal skills
- Coping strategies
- Empathy development
Accomplishments
Achieved success through effectively helping with personal issues by motivating individuals to achieve personal success at their own discretion.
- Documenting and encouraging resolution of anger issues, abandonment issues and self destructive issues which when resolved by them led to their peace of mind and improved mental health through their self-directed approach to improvements.
- Staying in dedicated contact with supervisors regarding the progress of assigned individuals under my care and oversight.
Certification
- Certified Peer Specialist from Pennsylvania Certification Board in December of 2024
Timeline
Volunteer Peer Support Specialist
Compeer of Lebanon County
01.2024 - Current
Paratransit Wheelchair Driver
First Aid and Safety Patrol
03.2023 - 04.2024
Community Service Worker
SCSEP Foundation
11.2020 - 09.2023
Worship Director
Piney Grove United Methodist Church
02.2002 - 02.2015
- Certified Peer Specialist from Pennsylvania Certification Board in December of 2024
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - Mass Communicattion
State College of Florida
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeContract WorkInternshipGig WorkWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balancePaid sick leaveWork from home optionPersonal development programsQuote
"The secret to my success is the ability to go from failure to failure with undiminished enthusiasm."
Teddy Roosevelt and Winston Churchill
Interests
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