Jessica Strickland
Paragould,AR
Summary
I've been corporately trained to handle crisis situations with care and professionalism.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
PRSS
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Jonesboro, AR
04.2024 - 05.2026
- As a Peer Recovery Support Specialist on the Behavioral Health Team, I work referrals and connect engaged members to resources in their community that are necessary to improve their life from circumstances of various types of crisis. We walk alongside them on their journey from recovery from addiction, homelessness and unmanaged mental health challenges.
PRSS
NEA Divine Intervention
Jonesboro, AR
12.2021 - 03.2024
- First I was hired as House manager of Women's Sober Living with job duties including; advocating for parents in Family's Court, mentoring, teaching budgeting, corrective action for disciplinary issues, facilitating house and recovery meetings, and connecting them to resources on their journey to regaining independence and reunification with their children.
- Then, the Executive Director opened a RCO (recovery centered organization), I was hired on as Office Administration, under the ARORP grant to connect individuals in some type of crisis from homelessness, addiction, domestic violence, human trafficking, or mental health challenges, to the appropriate resources in their communities.
- Lastly, after certification, I was moved to the position of PRSS (Peer Recovery Support Specialist) under DHS. The job duties required for this included attending coalition meetings and networking with other organizations to build partnerships with various law enforcement and government agencies. As a PRSS, advocacy in court, going into the jails for one on ones, and conducting recovery meetings inside the jails were also required. PRSS also helped in preparation of grant packets and informing individuals of all options of treatment and assisting with placement into such facilities.
Education
BA - Criminal Justice and Human Behavior
Colorado Technical University
05-2026
GED - undefined
Arkansas Vo Tech
Paragould, AR12-1996
Skills
Operated vehicles safely under various conditions, ensuring compliance with traffic laws
Facilitated clear and effective phone communication to maintain seamless coordination
Utilized suicide intervention skills to provide immediate support and guidance
Administered first aid to address and manage emergency health situations
Conducted crisis intervention counseling to support individuals in distress
Certification
- Driver's License
- July 2021 to December 2027
- PRSS Arkansas Peer Recovery Support Specialist
- March 2024 to March 2026
- Arkansas Peer Recovery Support Specialist Core Training Certification of the Arkansas Peer Program of DHS. I have completed requirements to be a nationally certified PRSS, waiting for the arrival of the actual certificate now.
Timeline
PRSS
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
04.2024 - 05.2026
PRSS
NEA Divine Intervention
12.2021 - 03.2024
GED - undefined
Arkansas Vo Tech
BA - Criminal Justice and Human Behavior
Colorado Technical University