Danyell Kennedy
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Dynamic Certified Recovery Specialist with Aspire Health, skilled in crisis intervention and recovery planning. Proven ability to develop individualized strategies that empower clients, enhance emotional intelligence, and foster trust. Adept at multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring comprehensive support for clients navigating behavioral health challenges. Committed to advocacy and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Recovery Specialist
Aspire Health
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized recovery plans in collaboration with healthcare providers and clients.
- Coordinated referrals to community resources and services for client needs.
- Educated clients about coping strategies and techniques for maintaining sobriety.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted support strategies as necessary.
- Documented client interactions and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care and support services.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support during high-stress situations for clients.
- Created an atmosphere of trust and respect while maintaining professional boundaries with clients.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices through activities like nutrition counseling and exercise classes.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by providing a safe space for them to express their feelings without judgement.
- Facilitated educational workshops focusing on topics such as relapse prevention, coping mechanisms, medication management.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as physicians, psychiatrists, social workers, and family members to ensure the best possible care for clients.
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-help groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous.
- Monitored client progress on a regular basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisors.
- Assisted clients in recognizing triggers that lead to relapse and developing strategies to manage them.
- Conducted outreach efforts within the local community to raise awareness about substance abuse issues.
- Participated in weekly case reviews with clinical staff to discuss client progress towards recovery goals.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to confidentiality of health information.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
Peer Recovery Specialist
Sandra Eskenazi Health
Indianapolis, US
07.2024 - Current
- Work with patients to help them address mental health disorders, substance abuse, medical conditions, and disabilities.
- Providing ongoing, individualized support, coaching, and encouragement
- Helping patients access personal and community resources, and developing formal and informal community supports
- Helping patients increase their social support networks with friends, family, and significant others
- Protecting patients' rights and reducing stigma associated with their behavioral health problems
- Working with other providers, family members, and significant others involved in the patient's recovery plan
- Monitoring patients' behavior, schedules, medications, and activities, and reporting any unusual behavior or conflicts
- Conducting support meetings and responding to emergencies as needed
- Developing recovery strategies and arranging medical appointments, therapy sessions, and support groups
Triage and Intake Specialist
THE JULIAN CENTER
Indianapolis, US
05.2022 - Current
- Triage and Intake Specialist serves as the first point of contact for survivors entering our emergency shelter, provides referrals to those who do not require shelter, and sees to the immediate needs of our shelter residents
Case Manager
Children's Bureau
Indianapolis, US
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Coordinating and providing care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered.
- Handling case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure.
- Helping clients achieve wellness and autonomy.
Shift Supervisor
CVS Health
Indianapolis, US
01.2018 - 12.2019
- A shift supervisor assigns tasks to subordinate employees, makes sure that all sales and operations run smoothly, responds to customer inquiries and complaints, balances drawers and accounts and the end of a shift, and reports to middle or upper management with any ongoing issues or problems.
Education
Postsecondary - Cosmetology
Pulse Beauty Academy-A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Salt Lake City, UT07.2012
Associate's degree - Dental Hygiene
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT06.2010
High school diploma -
Horizonte Instr & Trn Center
Salt Lake City, UT06.2008
Associate of Science - Physiology
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, INSkills
- Hospital Experience
- Recovery planning
- Crisis intervention
- Client education
- Documentation accuracy
- Community resources
- Behavioral health awareness
- Coaching and support
- Case management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Resource allocation
- Emotional intelligence
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Trust building
- Advocacy skills
- Family support
- Self-care strategies
- Peer support
- Professional boundaries
- Relapse prevention
- Empathy development
- Continuing education
- Behavioral health
- Client advocacy
- Case Management
- Social Work
- Crisis Intervention
- Intake Experience
- Motivational interviewing
- Resource navigation
Certification
- Volunteer, 06/01/07, Present, Completing tasks assigned by the supervisor, upholding the organization's values, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism with all stakeholders.
- CPR & First Aid, 05/01/19, Present
Additional Information
Gaps in resume due to parenting and pandemic will discuss if employer needs more understanding.
Awards
Cpsp, 10/01/24, A person with 'lived experience' who has been trained to support those who struggle with mental health, psychological trauma, or substance use
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Certified Recovery Specialist
Aspire Health
01.2025 - Current
Peer Recovery Specialist
Sandra Eskenazi Health
07.2024 - Current
Triage and Intake Specialist
THE JULIAN CENTER
05.2022 - Current
Case Manager
Children's Bureau
03.2020 - 02.2022
Shift Supervisor
CVS Health
01.2018 - 12.2019
Postsecondary - Cosmetology
Pulse Beauty Academy-A Paul Mitchell Partner School
Associate's degree - Dental Hygiene
Salt Lake Community College
High school diploma -
Horizonte Instr & Trn Center
Associate of Science - Physiology
Indiana Wesleyan University
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