Galena Gallardo
Dequeen,Arkansas
Summary
Background includes helping people dealing with stressful situations by being a valuable and experienced resource. Having the lived experience helps me to relate to others that are or has been where i have. Adept at bringing personal history with the issue to teach and support people. Caring Certified Peer Specialist with extensive background in individual support. Well-versed in related program resources and assistance strategies. Looking for a dynamic new role with a progressive organization.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Specialist
Sevier County Sheriff's Office
Dequeen, Arkansas
05.2023 - Current
- Peer Specialist that worked with the participants in our RSAT( Residential Substance Abuse Treatment)program.
- Helped them get all the necessary documents to obtain employment, housing, insurance, and snap benefits.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for our participants entering back into society.
- Educated clients about available community resources for continued recovery support.
- Coordinated transportation for clients attending off-site appointments or recovery meetings.
- Facilitated educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention.
- Developed treatment plans based on evidence-based practices and current research findings.
- Attended development conferences related to substance abuse treatment and prevention.
- Referred clients to appropriate outside agencies when necessary.
- Developed aftercare plans for clients transitioning out of treatment programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dequeen High School
De Queen, AR05-1993
Skills
- Substance abuse
- Family Support
- Goal Setting
- Education assistance
- Emotional care
- Personal assessments
- Trauma experience
- Living skills
- Community Resources
- Treatment Documentation
- Social skills
Certification
- The only certificate i have is the Certified Peer Specialist.
About Me
- Member of First Baptist Church-DeQueen, Also go in in the public schools in our county to talk about prevention.
- Volunteer for all kinds of events in Sevier County, on the CEC committee-County Extension Council here in Sevier County.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Peer Specialist
Sevier County Sheriff's Office
05.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Dequeen High School
- The only certificate i have is the Certified Peer Specialist.
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