Danna Nightingale
Unadilla,NY
Summary
Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 2 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Friends Of Recovery Of Delaware And Otsego Counties
Oneonta, New York
05.2022 - 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 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.
- Facilitated transportation whenever needed.
- Attended classes and trainings to enhance my skillset and knowledge.
- Maintain confidentiality (HIPPA) with individuals information.
- Ensured timely completion of all required paperwork.
- Coordinated and consulted with co-workers about issues and progresses of individuals.
Peer Advocate
The Addiction Center of Broome County
Norwich, NY
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked with 25-50 clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
- Educated potential participants on available services and processes to engage in Intensive Outpatient program and peer support.
- Improved clients' coping with routine life activities such as food budgeting and rental payments.
- Identified service gaps and located needed housing and work placement resources for individuals.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Coordinated referrals and direct support for Drug Treatment and City Court clients.
- Facilitated Education group of IOP.
Server
Pizza Hut
Sidney, NY
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adair Co. High School
Columbia, KY06.2001
Skills
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Community Outreach
Certification
CRPA-September 2020
Training and hours completed, awaiting certification test.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Friends Of Recovery Of Delaware And Otsego Counties
05.2022 - Current
Peer Advocate
The Addiction Center of Broome County
04.2021 - 05.2022
Server
Pizza Hut
10.2019 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Adair Co. High School
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