Jackiesue Grala
okeechobee
Summary
Enthusiastic peer support specialist proudly offering several years of sobriety and a willingness to help others navigate life, a relationship with God, and recovery. Specalizes in teaching life application classes such as parenting, communicating, work An energetic individual skilled in building rapport with recovering alcoholics and sharing methods that promote success. Highly committed to delivering support to others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Leader
The Refuge Ranch
Okeechobee
03.2018 - Current
- Utilized therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and art therapy classes,
- Developed and implemented strategies for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and sobriety from alcohol and mood-altering substances.
- Monitored client progress over time and modified treatment approaches accordingly.
- Facilitate parenting classes to help mothers transition back into their children's lives.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to peers in need of assistance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL12-2025
Skills
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Assessment techniques
- Therapeutic communication
- Resource coordination
- Community outreach
- Team collaboration
- Role modeling
- Peer mentoring
- Relapse prevention
- Empathy development
- Resilience building
- Motivational interviewing
- Stress reduction techniques
- Self-care management
- Substance abuse awareness
- Social activity planning
- Recovery planning
- Issue resolution
- Relationship building skills
- Rapport building
- Recovery assistance and support
- Positive environment facilitation
- Problem-solving skills
- Planning skills
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking capacity
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Multitasking
Timeline
Peer Support Leader
The Refuge Ranch
03.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Indian River State College
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