Denise Maida
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Determined individual with a high level of compassion and skill in assisting individuals in various stages of recovery. Hardworking Peer Support Specialist known for handling appointment scheduling, transporting clients to meetings and promoting assistance wherever and whenever needed.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Christopher’s Reason
Staten Island, NY
02.2021 - Current
- Answering high volume phone call system
- Ability to problem solve, listen, and communicate in a professional
- Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
- Modeled behaviors, educated patients, and motivated change to improving life skills and coping mechanisms.
- Handled Medicaid recertifications and assisted clients with their public assistance applications
- Accopanied clients to Public assistance offices in staten island and in NYC
Executive Assistant - Legal Secretary
Slochowsky & Slochowsky, Attorneys at Law
Brooklyn, NY
01.2000 - 01.2019
- Assisted attorneys with preparation of trial including but not limited to - warrants, evictions, notices and depositions
- Assisted in preparation of various documents related to Landlord and Tenant Law
- Coordinated and maintained daily court calendar for the firm
- Established and maintained an extensive filing and billing system
- Answering high volume and quick paced phone calls
Education
High School -
New Utrecht High School
Brooklyn New York01.1994
Skills
- Peer support
- Relapse prevention
- Problem-solving skills
- Recovery guidance
- Behavioral health
- Peer support ethics
- Recovery assistance and support
- Substance abuse awareness
Educationandskills
High School Diploma, 1994, Type 75+ words per Minute, Excellent communication and critical thinking skills., Ability to work independently and as part of a team., Proficient at Microsoft Word and Excel., Certified Recovery and Peer Advocate.
Certification
- CRPA 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Christopher’s Reason
02.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant - Legal Secretary
Slochowsky & Slochowsky, Attorneys at Law
01.2000 - 01.2019
- CRPA 2023
High School -
New Utrecht High School
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