ISELA SMITH BOYD
Gilbert,USA
Summary
Experienced with peer support and mental health advocacy, providing essential guidance and support to individuals. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to create trusting and supportive environment. Knowledge of mental health resources and strategies to assist individuals in their recovery journey.
Professional support specialist with strong background in mental health advocacy and peer support. Proven ability to build trusting relationships and facilitate impactful group and individual sessions. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in active listening and conflict resolution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Valleywise Health
07.2024 - Current
- Helping individuals overcome harmful drug and alcohol addictions.
- Facilitating peer support sessions, fostering emotional resilience and community connection among participants.
- Coordinating referrals for additional services as needed based on client needs.
- Delivering treatments to improve client functionality and environmental adjustment.
- Providing crisis intervention services to individuals in need of emotional and mental support.
- Participating in weekly team meetings to discuss cases and develop treatment plans.
- Assisting clients with developing healthy coping skills to manage stressors.
- Empowering clients by teaching effective problem-solving skills that they can apply in real-life situations.
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Meraki Youth Homes
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed household tasks including meal preparation, laundry, and maintaining a clean and safe living environment.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to ensure that prescribed medications were administered correctly and consistently monitored for effectiveness and side effects.
- Enforced consistent discipline techniques according to agency guidelines while addressing any emotional outbursts appropriately.
- Taught life skills to prepare older foster children for independent living and transition out of foster care.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Attended court hearings and case meetings, advocating for the children's best interests and needs.
- Facilitated weekly family meetings to discuss household rules and expectations while providing support for any issues that may arise during these conversations.
- Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
Rehabilitation Specialist
Lifewell Behavioral Wellness
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Helped individuals address disabilities and put together career plans.
- Identified community resources available for individuals with disabilities.
- Established long and short-term goals for therapeutic services to encourage patient progress.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by developing goals and objectives for each client.
- Created detailed records of patient health information including diagnosis, treatment plans, outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement throughout the recovery process.
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Managed load of multiple cases on consistent basis.
Registered Behavior Technician
COPA Health
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Conducted Functional Behavior Assessments to identify target behaviors and develop strategies for reduction and elimination.
- Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
- Assisted in the development of positive behavior supports within the classroom environment.
- Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
- Implemented visual support such as schedules, picture cards.
- Assisted psychiatrists in working with patients to rehabilitate for community reintegration.
- Developed basic strategies to promote patient safety, wellness and independence.
- Engaged students through play activities while incorporating therapeutic techniques.
- Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
- Facilitated social skills groups for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts
Gilbert, AZ01.2012
Skills
- Mental health awareness promotion
- Effective communication
- Guidance on recovery strategies
- Support for recovery efforts
- Mental health support
- Mental health support
- Peer support ethics
- Substance abuse awareness
- Relationship building skills
- Recovery planning
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Community services information
- Service navigation
- Relapse prevention
Certification
Peer Support Specialist (PRSS)
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Valleywise Health
07.2024 - Current
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Meraki Youth Homes
05.2023 - 04.2024
Rehabilitation Specialist
Lifewell Behavioral Wellness
01.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Behavior Technician
COPA Health
06.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Learning Foundation And Performing Arts