Edwina Sykes
Detroit,MI
Summary
Certified Peer Support Specialist with background in mental health and substance abuse recovery settings. Experience includes providing empathetic support, facilitating group sessions, and promoting wellness strategies. Strengths reside in active listening, empathy, resilience building, and crisis intervention skills. Prior work has brought significant improvement to client well-being through personalized care plans and reinforcement of coping mechanisms.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Mariners Inn
Detroit, MI
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided support to individuals in recovery through active listening and empathy.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stress and triggers.
- Documented client interactions and progress in compliance with organizational standards.
- Educated clients on available community resources to enhance their recovery journey.
- Engaged in ongoing training to improve peer support techniques and methodologies.
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Team Wellness Center
Detroit, MI
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for managing stress, basic needs, and triggers.
- Facilitated peer support groups for individuals facing mental health challenges.
- Assisted clients in navigating community resources and services.
- Conducted intake assessments to understand client needs and goals.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance peer support techniques.
- Monitored client safety by recognizing potential warning signs of relapse or crisis situations.
- Organized and facilitated weekly recovery groups for clients to share their experiences and build relationships with each other.
- Attended trainings related to mental health topics such as trauma-informed care or evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage sharing and peer connection among clients.
- Conducted assessments of clients' substance abuse problems, family dynamics, medical history, psychological functioning and social environment.
- Provided consumers with substance abuse prevention and intervention strategies.
- Engaged in continuing education activities related to mental health topics such as trauma, substance abuse.
Monitor/Peer Support Specialist
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries / Genius House 3
Detroit , Michigan N
09.2014 - 03.2021
- Monitored client behavior and ensured adherence to facility rules and safety protocols.
- Assisted in conflict resolution among residents to promote a peaceful environment.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
- Facilitated group discussions to encourage communication and foster community support.
- Prevented unauthorized behaviors with continuous monitoring.
- Assisted clients in developing personalized wellness plans and goals.
- Facilitated peer support groups for individuals facing mental health challenges.
- Educated clients about available mental health services and resources.
- Monitored client progress and offered feedback to promote self-advocacy.
- Assisted clients with developing healthy coping skills to manage stressors.
- Actively listened and responded empathetically when interacting with clients.
- Educated clients on available community resources that could enhance their quality of life.
- Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
- Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
- Instilled hope by promoting positive self-disclosure and actively listening to client needs.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services as needed based on client needs.
Education
GED -
Ruth Ruff Adult Education
Detroit , Michigan N04-1993
Skills
- Client assessment
- Coping strategies
- Resource education
- Group facilitation
- Documentation compliance
- Crisis intervention
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Mariners Inn
12.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Team Wellness Center
09.2021 - 12.2023
Monitor/Peer Support Specialist
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries / Genius House 3
09.2014 - 03.2021
GED -
Ruth Ruff Adult Education