DAN BRIGHTWELL
MAYODAN,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic NC Certified Peer Specialist with a proven track record at Rockingham County DSS, excelling in client advocacy and recovery planning. Skilled in active listening and motivational interviewing, I empower individuals to build support systems and achieve wellness goals, ensuring comprehensive care through effective collaboration and documentation management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NC Certified Peer Specialist
Rockingham County DSS
Wentworth, North Carolina
10.2022 - Current
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends, and other natural supports to build a support system.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles, and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving, and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Collaborated with case managers to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Assisted clients in accessing community services and support networks.
- Advocated for client needs within multidisciplinary team meetings and discussions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes regularly.
Team Member
Press Glass
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Unload glass from machines and place on designated racks for shipment
- Other duties as required.
Slitter Operator
Applied Felts
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Operated slitting machines to cut materials to specified dimensions.
- Monitored production processes for quality and consistency.
- Adjusted machine settings to accommodate various material types.
Education
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Program) - Peer Support
State of North Carolina
Greensboro, NC08-2022
High School Diploma -
Madison-Mayodan High School
Mayodan, NC1990
Skills
- Certifications and licenses
- Active listening
- Recovery principles
- Client advocacy
- Care planning
- Documentation management
- Recovery planning
- Skill teaching
- Living skills
- Documentation
- Substance abuse education
- Boundary setting
- Motivational interviewing
- Recovery support services
- Life skills coaching
- Substance abuse support
- Relapse prevention
- Community resources
- Counseling
Certification
CADC (Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor)
NCCPSS (North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist)
NCCPSS (North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist)
Timeline
NC Certified Peer Specialist
Rockingham County DSS
10.2022 - Current
Team Member
Press Glass
05.2021 - 10.2022
Slitter Operator
Applied Felts
12.2018 - 10.2020
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Program) - Peer Support
State of North Carolina
High School Diploma -
Madison-Mayodan High School