Demetrio Begay
Certified Peer Support Worker
Smith Lake,NM
Summary
Accomplished individual specializing in data analytics and fostering relationships within Hozho Center for Personal Enhancement. Passionate about empowering individuals in recovery, I effectively facilitated support groups and encouraged goal achievement. Bilingual and dependable, I excel in problem resolution and thrive in collaborative environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C.P.S.W
Hozho Center for Personal Enhancement
Gallup, USA
03.2022 - Current
- Collect HIPAA-compliant interview data for SAMHSA.
- Provide peer support for individuals who have a substance use disorder, and/or co-occurring mental health challenges.
- Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on information related to individuals.
- Assisted others through dynamic relationships built on trust and utilized effective listening and interpersonal skills.
- Aided individuals by developing wellness plans and advance directives to achieve goals.
- Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
- Helped individuals overcome harmful drug and alcohol addictions.
- Helped individuals overcome discrimination, stigmas and trauma by providing encouragement and community resources.
- Transported individuals safely to support meetings and medical appointments.
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
Firefighter
BIA Forestry
Ft. Defiance, USA
05.2012 - 08.2012
- Educated and trained new wildland firefighters in tactics, safety, and equipment use.
- Informed and educated local community members about fire prevention and safety.
- Performed wildfire suppression duties, including constructing firebreaks, and deploying water and retardant.
- Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
- Organized fire caches and positioned equipment for most effective response at emergency calls, which resulted in quicker action times.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of fire management plans and policies.
- Engaged in post-fire operations, including mop-up and rehabilitation of affected areas.
Welder’s Helper
Dome Technology
Idaho Falls, USA
09.2006 - 05.2007
- Maintained organized work environment and ensured proper equipment and materials management.
- Supported welder during peak periods by handling materials and operating moving equipment.
- Monitored workspace for safety hazards to promote a secure working environment.
Education
Certificate - Entry-level Data Analytics, Data collection, Interpreting statistics, Writing reports, Designing Charts, Graphs, and Presentations
Google Data Analytics
Gallup, NM07-2023
Diploma - General Studies
Magdalena High School
Magdalena, NM05-2000
Skills
- Bilingual
- Computer skills
- Data management
- Data calculations
- Data cleaning
- Data ethics
- Data visualization
- Presentation
- Spreadsheets
- R programming
- SQL
- Structured thinking
- Networking
- Relationship building
- Problem resolution
- Dependable and responsible
- Problem-solving
- Active listening
- First Aid/CPR
- Self-care techniques
- Independent living
- Life skills coaching
- Leadership
Awards
90-day Residential Treatment Program for Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse Treatment, Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services, Inc. Behavioral Health Division, 10/01/20
Certification
- Certified Peer Support Worker
- Certified Supportive Housing Peer Specialist
Timeline
C.P.S.W
Hozho Center for Personal Enhancement
03.2022 - Current
Firefighter
BIA Forestry
05.2012 - 08.2012
Welder’s Helper
Dome Technology
09.2006 - 05.2007
Certificate - Entry-level Data Analytics, Data collection, Interpreting statistics, Writing reports, Designing Charts, Graphs, and Presentations
Google Data Analytics
Diploma - General Studies
Magdalena High School