Certified Peer Support Specialist with Hearts Peer Support, skilled in peer advocacy and resource navigation. Successfully enhanced client recovery through personalized wellness plans and emotional support, fostering trust and open communication. Actively contributed to treatment planning, leveraging mental health awareness to improve care quality and client outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Hearts Peer Support/ Step Up Step Down
10.2020 - Current
Maintained accurate records of client interactions according to organizational guidelines, protecting confidentiality while ensuring thorough documentation for continuity of care purposes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans based on clients'' individual strengths, needs, and preferences.
Assisted clients in developing and maintaining personalized wellness plans, guiding them in setting achievable goals for improved mental health outcomes.
Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional and practical support in both group and one-on-one settings.
Assisted clients in identifying community resources and services, increasing their access to valuable support networks.
Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment to encourage open communication about personal challenges and goals.
Improved the quality of care for clients by actively participating in treatment planning meetings and offering insights from a peer perspective.
Education
Licensed Hair Dresser -
Concord Academy Of Hair Design
Concord, NH
06-1994
High School Diploma -
Raymond High School
Raymond, NH
06-1993
Skills
Peer advocacy
Mental health awareness
Self-care techniques
Stress reduction
Resource navigation
Behavioral management
Family support
Relapse prevention
Accomplishments
Each guest is at the program for 120 days. The program is built on teaching and supporting each individual with daily routines, to learn to live and be as independent as possible.
Achieved with most guests leaving with housing and employment by effectively helping with weekly routines and supporting each individual with completing their weekly tasks and providing as many resources they may need in the 120 days they are in program.
Certification
CPS - National Certified Peer Specialist
Interests
Bread Making
Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
Volunteering
Outdoor Recreation
I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
Drawing and Painting
Interior Design
Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals