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Garrett Nance

Santa Maria,CA

Summary

Dynamic Peer Support Host at Transitions Mental Health Assn, skilled in wellness planning and motivational interviewing. Successfully facilitated support groups, fostering client engagement and promoting positive behavior change. Recognized for enhancing client safety and instilling hope through active listening and trauma-informed care, empowering individuals on their recovery journeys.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Support Host - 20 Hours/Week

Transitions Mental Health Association
Santa Maria, CA
11.2020 - Current
  • Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
  • Aided individuals by developing wellness plans and advance directives to achieve goals.
  • Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
  • Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
  • Provided emotional support through listening actively and validating feelings expressed by clients during sessions.
  • Monitored client safety by recognizing potential warning signs of relapse or crisis situations.
  • Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
  • Encouraged positive behavior change through motivational interviewing techniques and supportive counseling approaches.
  • Instilled hope by promoting positive self-disclosure and actively listening to client needs.
  • Organized and facilitated weekly recovery groups for clients to share their experiences and build relationships with each other.
  • Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.

Deli Clerk - 28-32 Hours/week

Albertsons Grocery Store
Orcutt, CA
12.2008 - 12.2012
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with customers and coworkers.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Adhered to health regulations regarding food handling and sanitation standards.
  • Operated slicers and other equipment according to company guidelines to minimize accidents or injuries.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas at the end of shift.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ernest Righetti High School
Orcutt, CA
06-2001

Some College (No Degree) -

CSU Chico
Chico, CA

Skills

  • Wellness planning
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Client safety monitoring
  • Support group facilitation
  • DEI Trained
  • Behavior change strategies
  • Active listening
  • Taking Action For Whole Health and Management
  • WHAM (Whole Health Action Management)
  • Empathy
  • Trauma Informed
  • Self-Care

Certification

  • CA certified Peer Support Specialist

Affiliations

  • Hiking, Self-Care, Loves music of all kinds, enjoys a good mystery, and bowls in a league with family.

Timeline

Peer Support Host - 20 Hours/Week

Transitions Mental Health Association
11.2020 - Current

Deli Clerk - 28-32 Hours/week

Albertsons Grocery Store
12.2008 - 12.2012

High School Diploma -

Ernest Righetti High School

Some College (No Degree) -

CSU Chico

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