Jesse Smith
Spokane,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic Peer Support Specialist proudly offering over 8 years of sobriety and a willingness to help others navigate the services and recovery options available. An energetic individual skilled in building rapport with recovering alcoholics and sharing methods that promote success. Highly committed to delivering support to others.8 Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Pioneer Counselling
03.2022 - Current
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional and practical support in both group and one-on-one settings.
- Improved the quality of care for clients by actively participating in treatment planning meetings and offering insights from a peer perspective.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment to encourage open communication about personal challenges and goals.
- Led engaging support groups tailored to participants'' unique needs, promoting healthy coping skills and strategies for maintaining wellness.
Peer Support Specialist
Spokane Reginal Crisis Center
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted others through dynamic relationships built on trust and utilized effective listening and interpersonal skills.
- Interacted with family members of individuals and shared information regarding available community support services.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, rehabilitation and safety.
- Worked with care team to assess client needs and discuss collaborative treatment efforts.
- Maintained confidentiality through stringent handling of charts and data.
- Trained and supervised others peers regarding patient treatment.
Housing Specialist
Passages Family Support
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Verified assets and income for applicants.
- Communicated with housing managers and rental agencies on behalf of clients.
- Reviewed physical structures for unusual deterioration or mismanagement to report to facilities and operations management.
Case Manager
Pioneer Counseling
02.2014 - 10.2019
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - SUD
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WASkills
- Individual Counseling
- File and Record Keeping
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
- National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS)
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Pioneer Counselling
03.2022 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
Spokane Reginal Crisis Center
10.2021 - 02.2022
Housing Specialist
Passages Family Support
02.2019 - 09.2021
Case Manager
Pioneer Counseling
02.2014 - 10.2019
Some College (No Degree) - SUD
Spokane Falls Community College