James Cress
Chico,CA
Summary
Understanding Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with more than 1 years of expertise providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable employee seeking Peer SupportSpecialist position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Butte County Behavioral Health
Chico , CA
2021.06 - Current
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Communicated with individuals' family members, offering information and insight into support services available at community level.
- Served as resource to support help desk requests.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Yuba College
Marysville, CASkills
- Interpersonal abilities
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills
- Service navigation
- Arranging transportation
- Mental health services
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Rapport building
- Mental health support
Additional Information
I am a Veteran with 7 years served in the US Army.
I worked 7 years as a Dialysis Tech and was a preceptor 4 of those years training incoming nurses with no dialysis experience .
I worked 8 years as a nighttime supervisor and warehouseman for Budweiser supervising the loading of trucks for next day delivery.
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Butte County Behavioral Health
2021.06 - Current
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Yuba College