Elaina Tysdal
Cairo
Summary
Dependable Peer Support Specialist with background in providing peer support and guidance to individuals navigating mental health challenges. Successfully facilitated group sessions and one-on-one support, fostering safe and supportive environment. Demonstrated active listening and empathy, ensuring individuals feel heard and supported.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Hudson Valley center for reintergration
Cairo, United States
04.2024 - Current
- I assisted with day to day administrative duties, Outreach and facilitated groups for a veteran peer run nonprofit organization
Site Director, Summer Camp Medical Director
Broome County YMCA
Binghamton, United States
05.2010 - 12.2017
- Assisted in administrative work with School Age Child Care Coordinator
- Directed and Supervised multiple School sites for the Coordinator
- Construct program and activities for the school age program
- Maintain medical records of campers and school age children
- Over saw safety and wellbeing of both staff and children
- Assisted in Directing and caring for over 70 kids in the summer camp
- Left Employment Due To Relocation to Greene County
Employment Coach
Community Options INC
Binghamton, United States
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted, directed and advocated multiple individuals with disabilities within the employment field
- Aided in helping them attain employment or employment training throughout Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties
Rehabilitation Counselor
Binghamton Salvation Army
Binghamton, United States
05.2012 - 03.2014
- Provided substance abuse, life skills and grief counseling to male individuals that resided within our residential house
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client strengths, limitations, and potential barriers to successful reintegration into society.
- Evaluated clients'' progress regularly and adjusted rehabilitation strategies accordingly for better results.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create holistic treatment plans for optimal client recovery.
- Provided crisis intervention support when needed, stabilizing situations quickly while prioritizing client safety above all else.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions that fostered a supportive environment for clients working towards common goals.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Worked along side with Broome County drug treatment court and the office of probation and parole.
Avionics Mechanic, Combat Medic
NYS Army National Guard
Latham, United States
06.2003 - 06.2013
- Aided in the maintenance and mission readiness for over 30 Blackhawk Helicopters
- Maintained training and certifications for company combat medic to assist in any triage or medical needs of soldiers in the field
- Served in OIF 2007 to 2008 in Iraq
Education
Bachelor of Arts - sociology, psychology
University At Albany
01.2026
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NY05.2022
Associate of Arts - Substance Abuse And Rehabilitation Counseling
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY05.2012
Associate of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Morrisville State College
Morrisville, NY05.2010
Skills
- QuickBooks
- Crisis counseling
- Anatomy knowledge
- Behavioral therapy
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Social work
- Typing
- Microsoft Excel
- Conflict management
- Time management
- Case management
- Clerical experience
- Multi-tasking
- Scheduling
- Addiction counseling
- Customer service
- Childcare
- Adobe Acrobat
- Windows
- Human resources
- Live chat
- Group facilitation
- Office management
- Administrative assistant
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft programs
- Social networking
- Computer knowledge
- Google Suite
- Independent work
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word
- Peer support counseling
- Strong PowerPoint skills
- Youth counseling
- Documentation review
Certification
CASAC-T (New York), 05/01/10
Groups
- Joseph P Dwyer Veteran Mentor Services
Military Service
Army National Guard, United States, E-4 promotable, 06/01/03, 06/01/13, Avionics Mechanic, Aircraft Mechanic, Combat Medic
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Hudson Valley center for reintergration
04.2024 - Current
Employment Coach
Community Options INC
04.2015 - 04.2016
Rehabilitation Counselor
Binghamton Salvation Army
05.2012 - 03.2014
Site Director, Summer Camp Medical Director
Broome County YMCA
05.2010 - 12.2017
Avionics Mechanic, Combat Medic
NYS Army National Guard
06.2003 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - sociology, psychology
University At Albany
Hudson Valley Community College
Associate of Arts - Substance Abuse And Rehabilitation Counseling
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
SUNY Morrisville State College