Jennifer Boyd
Purcell
Summary
Recovery support professional with strong background in helping individuals navigate their recovery journeys. Known for fostering positive and supportive environment while implementing effective recovery strategies. Highly reliable team player focused on collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in crisis intervention and motivational interviewing.
Overview
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocate
Citycareinc
Norman, OK
01.2025 - Current
- Provided emotional support and guidance to peers navigating personal challenges.
- Empowered clients by teaching them effective communication skills for expressing their thoughts and feelings.
- Promoted positive behavior and responsibility among mentees by modeling appropriate social skills.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
Resident Monitor
Holman Recovery Center
Arlington, WA
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Recovery Coach
- Certified Peer Counselor
- Facilitates Recovery Groups
- Monitors Residents
- Distributes Medication
- CPR Certification Adult and Infant
Residential specialist
Evergreen Recovery Centers
Everett, WA
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Responds to the client needs and problems, initiates and maintains positive interactions.
- Implements pro-social group activities for residents.
- Ensures each Residential client is accounted for during various checks.
- Attends shift pass down meetings and comes prepared with information to share.
- Dispenses medication to residents.
- Deescalate training class.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
The City of Everett
Everett, WA
06.1991 - 09.1996
- Teach swim classes
- Over see swimmers
- Scuba diving
- Cleaning of the facility
- Balanced till
Education
Some college - American Sign Language
Shoreline Community College
Shoreline, WA06-1995
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Skills
- Ethics and professionalism
- Client counseling
- Deescalation
- Peer Recovery support Specialist
- Peer counselor
- Leadership skills
- Relapse prevention
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed care
- Excellent communication
- Group Facilitation
Certification
- Certified Peer Counselor
- Peer Recovery Support Specialist
- Driver's License
Timeline
Advocate
Citycareinc
01.2025 - Current
Resident Monitor
Holman Recovery Center
02.2022 - 12.2024
Residential specialist
Evergreen Recovery Centers
08.2021 - 02.2022
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
The City of Everett
06.1991 - 09.1996
High school diploma or GED - undefined
Some college - American Sign Language
Shoreline Community College