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David Grams

Peer Support Specialist
Oil City,PA

Summary

Hardworking Peer Support Specialist committed to coaching peers through life challenges. Develops customized plans for individual issues. Engaging and outgoing with strong communication skills. Understanding Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with more than 24 years of expertise providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively. Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers. Reliable employee seeking remote position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Support Specialist

UMPC Northwest
Seneca, PA
02.2019 - 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 assessment, 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.
  • Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
  • Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Helped patients to deal with realities of [Type] diagnoses and develop coping skills.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Led several individual sessions per week and 1 group therapy meetings.

Education

Associate of Science - Electronic& Computer Technology

Electronic Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1979

High School Diploma -

Meadville Area Senior High School
Meadville, PA
06.1972

Skills

  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Staff Meetings
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Individual Counseling
  • Dynamic Communication Skills
  • Crisis Situations
  • Group Facilitation Support
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Community Resources and Education
  • Emotional Support
  • Peer Interaction
  • Effective Listening
  • Cognitive Behavior Practices
  • Mental Health Support
  • Communications Strategies
  • Grief Support
  • Safety Protocols
  • Life Skills Education
  • Planning Skills
  • Community Activities
  • Creative Solutions
  • Group Oversight
  • Patient Interaction
  • Rehabilitation Planning
  • Data Integrity
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Coping Methods
  • Treatment Plans
  • Patient Intakes

Certification

  • NCPS - National Certified Peer Specialist

Timeline

Peer Support Specialist

UMPC Northwest
02.2019 - Current

Associate of Science - Electronic& Computer Technology

Electronic Institute

High School Diploma -

Meadville Area Senior High School

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