Janet Nixon
Coeburn,VA
Summary
Compassionate Peer Recovery Specialist with background in aiding individuals battling substance abuse and mental health issues. Strong experience providing one-on-one support, facilitating recovery groups, and implementing personalized recovery plans. Skills include crisis management, motivational interviewing, and behavioral intervention techniques. Impactful history of fostering resilience and promoting long-term recovery based on each individual's strength and potential for change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
Firsthand
Norton, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored and reported on recovery performance metrics, providing insights for strategy refinement.
- Delivered treatments to improve client functionality and environmental adjustment.
- Interacted regularly with family members of those receiving treatment, offering guidance on ways they can help their loved one maintain sobriety.
- Conducted outreach activities to spread awareness of available resources and services.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-help programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
- Attended regular staff meetings with clinical supervisors to review best practices for working with recovering individuals.
- Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health team members to develop patient plans of care based on on-going patient assessments.
- Developed person-centered treatment plans along with behavior contracts for high-risk patients to address barriers to treatment.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Advocating for access to housing, employment opportunities, and healthcare benefits for individuals seeking long-term sobriety.
- Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.
- Participated in continuous education to stay current with industry trends and regulations.
- Collaborated with other service providers to ensure quality care for clients.
- Maintained client records, tracked progress, and documented interactions with clients.
- Monitored students academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments.
- Monitored medication compliance among participants in medication assisted treatment programs.
- Remained calm, stayed professional, and provided exceptional service on calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
Servant Leader Intern
The Wellness Center At Post Haste Pharmacy
Floyd, VA
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Transported individuals safely to support meetings and medical appointments.
- Compiled personal information and compared against professional knowledge to determine needs and optimum strategies for success.
- Created educational materials for staff members related to peer support services.
- Helped individuals overcome harmful drug and alcohol addictions.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services as needed based on client needs.
- Instilled hope by promoting positive self-disclosure and actively listening to client needs.
- Developed positive relationships with clients by providing a safe, supportive environment.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress through use of electronic medical record system.
- Educated clients on available community resources that could enhance their quality of life.
- Aided individuals by developing wellness plans and advance directives to achieve goals.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss cases and develop treatment plans.
- Actively listened and responded empathetically when interacting with clients.
- Interacted with family members of individuals and shared information regarding available community support services.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Encouraged open communication between all parties involved in the client's case.
- Researched relevant topics related to mental health services or treatments.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
- Counseled clients physical, mental factors impacting personal success.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to provide guidance and counseling.
- Assisted clients with developing healthy coping skills to manage stressors.
- Conducted assessments to identify needs, strengths, and resources of clients.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need of emotional and mental support.
- Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or updating contact information.
- Engaged in outreach efforts to increase awareness about the organization's mission and goals.
- Provided feedback regarding program operations and improvement opportunities.
- Helped individuals overcome discrimination, stigmas and trauma by providing encouragement and community resources.
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Monitored client activities in order to assess the effectiveness of treatment plans.
- Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on information related to individuals.
- Assisted others through dynamic relationships built on trust and utilized effective listening and interpersonal skills.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Adhered to applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Peer Recovery Specialist
Recovery Soliders Ministries
Elizabethtown, TN
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Monitored and reported on recovery performance metrics, providing insights for strategy refinement.
- Developed and maintained therapeutic environment within recovery groups, encouraging open communication.
- Interacted regularly with family members of those receiving treatment, offering guidance on ways they can help their loved one maintain sobriety.
- Conducted outreach activities to spread awareness of available resources and services.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Collected payments over telephone, established repayment plans and prepared wire transfers.
- Educated community members on the importance of peer-based recovery support systems.
- Attended regular staff meetings with clinical supervisors to review best practices for working with recovering individuals.
- Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Developed educational materials related to addiction recovery.
- Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
- Developed person-centered treatment plans along with behavior contracts for high-risk patients to address barriers to treatment.
- Advocating for access to housing, employment opportunities, and healthcare benefits for individuals seeking long-term sobriety.
- Helped clients diagnosed with addictive disease disorders increase skills, explore talents and build self-esteem.
- Facilitated weekly support groups for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, including referring clients to emergency services if necessary.
- Participated in continuous education to stay current with industry trends and regulations.
- Counseled clients' in-group or individual sessions to help cope with substance abuse problems.
- Supervised volunteers who assist in providing peer support services within the organization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coeburn High School
Coeburn, VA05-1999
Skills
- Effective Boundary Setting
- Wellness Practices
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Peer support
- Social media engagement
- Cultural Awareness
- Substance Abuse Education
- Addiction Recovery Strategies
- Recovery planning
- Motivational interviewing
- Building Strong Client Connections
- Documentation
Affiliations
- Mentoring
- Meditation
- Read
Certification
- Certified Peer Recover Specialist
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
Firsthand
01.2025 - Current
Servant Leader Intern
The Wellness Center At Post Haste Pharmacy
09.2023 - 08.2024
Peer Recovery Specialist
Recovery Soliders Ministries
11.2021 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Coeburn High School