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JESSICA EPLER

Mohnton,PA

Summary

I am seeking a position as a determined peer support specialist or counseling assistant. Helping others has always been a passion of mine. The disease of addiction has greatly affected my life, as it has for many others. I have made it a life goal of mine to do all that I can to help others suffering from addiction. I have extensive knowledge of coping skills and the positive benefits of living in long-term recovery. I am experienced in guiding multiple people through the 12-step program and relapse prevention strategies while overcoming barriers and challenges in their recovery journey. I am looking to pursue my goal in having a career in the substance abuse field and I would love for it to be with your team.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

MASON LABORER

EZ CONSTRUCTION
12.2020 - Current
  • Participate in OSHA safety production and training to ensure my own safety as well as that of my coworkers
  • Maintain a positive work attitude while cooperating with fellow employees and other companies on site
  • Required to operate and maintain various types of hand tools and mobile equipment in a safe and proficient manner
  • Accurately read and interpreted blueprints and as-built schematics
  • Adjusted to weather and complicated work environments to maintain project schedule and completion date

RECOVERY SPECIALIST/INTAKE SPECIALIST

SPARC
02.2020 - 05.2020
  • Drew upon own personal recovery experience with mental health/addiction challenges as a basis for engagement with members as a peer, and to validate members' own lived experiences
  • Assisted these individuals in identifying their personal goals, setting objectives for each goal, and determining interventions to be used based on the consumer's life goals
  • Engaged and communicated with a wide range of members - especially those struggling to be active in their own recovery
  • Participated in verbal de-escalation and physical interventions in emergency situations and assisted other staff as needed to maintain a safe, healing environment for all
  • Searched participants' belongings for contraband as well as assisted them with intake paperwork

MASON LABORER

EZ CONSTRUCTION
10.2007 - 10.2019
  • Participate in OSHA safety production and training to ensure my own safety as well as that of my coworkers
  • Maintain a positive work attitude while cooperating with fellow employees and other companies on site
  • Required to operate and maintain various types of hand tools and mobile equipment in a safe and proficient manner
  • Accurately read and interpreted blueprints and as-built schematics
  • Adjusted to weather and complicated work environments to maintain project schedule and completion date

Education

ADDICTION STUDIES ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE -

READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2022

PENN STATE BERKS
05.2014

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

GOVERNOR MIFFLIN HIGH SCHOOL
05.2011

Skills

  • In recovery since 03/18/19
  • Volunteer 14u baseball coach
  • Outstanding active and reflective listening skills
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Speaking engagements at EDI Recovery House, Malvern and Reading Detox
  • Active member of Narcotics Anonymous meetings as well as ongoing mental health counseling
  • Leadership qualities including leading by example
  • Effective public speaker
  • Current sponsor
  • Engaging in choosing a class at Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training at Rise Center in Reading, PA

References

  • Professor William Litman, Reading Area Community College, wlitman@racc.edu
  • Zac Burke, Hempfield baseball Head Coach, 808-238-6470
  • Kelly Cramner, Licensed Team lead at Berks Counseling Center, 610-223-6608

Timeline

MASON LABORER

EZ CONSTRUCTION
12.2020 - Current

RECOVERY SPECIALIST/INTAKE SPECIALIST

SPARC
02.2020 - 05.2020

MASON LABORER

EZ CONSTRUCTION
10.2007 - 10.2019

ADDICTION STUDIES ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE -

READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PENN STATE BERKS

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

GOVERNOR MIFFLIN HIGH SCHOOL

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