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Dominic Wierzbicki

Albany,NY

Summary

Empathetic Peer Advocate known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in active listening, crisis intervention, and community resources navigation. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support peers effectively.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Treatment Court Peer

Second Chance Opportunities Inc.
Albany, New York
01.2024 - Current
  • Help individuals initiate, stabilize, and sustain recovery by using personal lived experience and their own recovery from addiction.
  • Assist participants in developing recovery plans, setting goals, and creating action plans. Help connect participants to resources that can be beneficial in sustaining their recovery, such as housing and employment.

Volunteer

Hive of Hope Inc.
Albany, New York
12.2022 - Current
  • Foster a sense of community fellowship, recreation, exercise, nutrition, and service.
  • Being a resource for those in recovery to live more fulfilled lives and help one another overcome addiction.
  • Create an inviting and inclusive safe haven for those who are committed to living their best life in sobriety.
  • Establish and facilitate events for sober entertainment in the Capital Region.

Owner Operator

RR Recovery LLC
Albany, New York
06.2022 - Current
  • Developing long-term strategies and relationships with individuals affected by substance use disorders by providing personalized, case-specific services, resources, coaching, and consulting.
  • Connecting both individuals and families with support services such as impact intervention, treatment navigation, sober living and networking, mental/emotional health providers, primary/physical care professionals, and sustainable long-term health and wellness.
  • Providing companies and their workforce with increased awareness and education about the ADA-recognized disabilities of substance use disorder to overcome the stigma and biases associated with the disease. We achieve this through cooperative presentations/public speaking, SUD identification development, restorative practices, EAP liaison services, and treatment/recovery advocacy.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Production

State University of New York College At Purchase
Purchase, NY
08-2024

CRPA - Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

CCAR Recovery Coach Academy
Connecticut
03-2023

Skills

  • Certified Recovery Specialist
  • Substance Abuse Knowledge
  • Recovery planning
  • Treatment Planning
  • Client Advocacy
  • Case management proficiency
  • Courtroom Practices
  • Restorative Practices
  • Community Resources
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Community relations practices
  • Small group practices
  • Attention to Detail

Accomplishments

  • SUNY Academic Achievement Award 2004

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Treatment Court Peer

Second Chance Opportunities Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Hive of Hope Inc.
12.2022 - Current

Owner Operator

RR Recovery LLC
06.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Production

State University of New York College At Purchase

CRPA - Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

CCAR Recovery Coach Academy

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