Heather Ravenous
Shelbyville,KY
Summary
Compassionate and resilient Kentucky Certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) with lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges. Committed to using empathy, active listening, and recovery oriented practices to support others on their journey to wellness. Seeking a Peer Support position where I can offer hope, reduce stigma and promote self-advocacy in a collaborative, trauma informed environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Peer Mentor
REACH
Shepherdsville, KY
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted individuals in developing coping strategies and decision-making skills.
- Facilitated group discussions to promote peer support and community building.
- Provided guidance on personal development goals and resources available.
- Monitored participant progress and offered constructive feedback regularly.
- Coordinated with facility staff to ensure alignment of support services.
- Encouraged engagement in rehabilitation programs to enhance personal growth.
- Developed trusting relationships with peers to foster a safe environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01-2028
Peer Support Specialist -
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY10-2023
Skills
- Continuous skill development
- Self-awareness
- Empathy development
- Academic support
- Community resources
- Crisis support (non-clinical)
- Recovery support services
- Recovery skills modeling
Timeline
Peer Mentor
REACH
06.2025 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Phoenix
Peer Support Specialist -
Northern Kentucky University