Jenica Mills
Summary
Dedicated & empathetic Certified Peer Support Specialist, known for helping people in challenging situations, and achieving recovery successes. Understanding & knowledgeable in mental health & substance abuse care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness & Substance Use Disorder. Energetic professional with more than 3 ½ years of expertise providing recovery support, and more than 4 years of sobriety. Ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper, individualized services
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parent Partner
Granite Pathways- Strength To Succeed
06.2023 - Current
- Provide peer support services to individuals and families involved with the NH Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF).
- Help families navigate relationships with DCYF Staff and other providers
- Help identify needs and develop goal setting through Care Coordination Plans
- Helped parents developing coping skills and plans for routine and crisis situations.
- Utilized experience in child welfare system and recovery to better serve parents.
- Facilitate Nurturing Parenting education sessions for individuals and groups
Certified Peer Support Specialist
The Mental Health Center Of Greater Manchester
11.2020 - Current
- Built connections with clients struggling w/ Substance Use disorder &/or mental health issues, based upon trust, honesty & mutual respect, by using active listening & dynamic communication skills.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of mental health, recovery, wellness principles & resources, & shared this information with others in recovery.
- Collaborated with other professionals to remove any barriers & coordinate comprehensive care for clients
- Observed strict regulations & procedures regarding each client, to maintain confidentiality of personal & health information.
- Organized & participated in clinical staff meetings & coordinated w/ clinical staff to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Initiated & facilitated weekly Women for Sobriety mutual-aid meetings to support & encourage client growth.
Recovery Support Specialist
The Maris Center For Women
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Supervised residents to ensure compliance w/ house rules.
- Administered random urine & breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans & house rules.
- Documented all shift activity for accurate, reliable records.
- Provided compassionate support & encouragement to residents in recovery from Substance and/ or Alcohol Use Disorder.
Volunteer
Safe Harbor Recovery Center
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to visitors/ members, face-to-face & via telephone.
- Guided visitors/ members to tools and resources necessary for healing & recovery.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted w/ transporting members to/ from treatment facilities & sober residences.
Fine Gardening Foreman
Site Structures Landscape Inc.
06.2016 - 01.2019
- Supervised small crew to effectively maintain garden beds on residential & commercial properties by: pruning, weeding, mulching, planting, seasonal clean-ups, etc
- Design & install seasonal flower displays and Fall & Christmas holiday decorations
- Snow removal (plowing) & salting of commercial & residential properties.
Education
CPS NH Certification - Intentional Peer Support
IPS/ CPS Academy
The Mental Health Center Of Greater Manchester10.2021
Cert. of Completion - CRSW (Certified Recovery Support Worker)
NH Recovery Coach Academy
CCAR/ Granite Pathways In Manchester, NH04.2019
High School Diploma -
Exeter High School
Exeter, NHSkills
- Extensive Knowledge of Coping Skills (including CBT, DBT, ACT Skills)
- Active Listening & Motivational Interviewing
- Stages of Change & Stages of Recovery
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Advocacy & Providing Community Resources & Referrals
- Interpersonal Communication
- Knowledge of Multiple Pathways of Recovery & Mental Health Services
- Self-Motivated
- Recovery Support Group Facilitation
- Suicide Prevention
Certification
- CPS - Certified Peer Support Specialist, NH DHHS
- CPR for Adults & Infants Training - Feb. 2020
Timeline
Parent Partner
Granite Pathways- Strength To Succeed
06.2023 - Current
Certified Peer Support Specialist
The Mental Health Center Of Greater Manchester
11.2020 - Current
Recovery Support Specialist
The Maris Center For Women
06.2019 - 11.2020
Volunteer
Safe Harbor Recovery Center
02.2019 - 06.2019
Fine Gardening Foreman
Site Structures Landscape Inc.
06.2016 - 01.2019
CPS NH Certification - Intentional Peer Support
IPS/ CPS Academy
Cert. of Completion - CRSW (Certified Recovery Support Worker)
NH Recovery Coach Academy
High School Diploma -
Exeter High School
- CPS - Certified Peer Support Specialist, NH DHHS
- CPR for Adults & Infants Training - Feb. 2020
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