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Joanne Desharnais

Londonderry,NH

Summary

Personable and proactive Residential Instructor, Peer Recovery Coach, Recovery Support Worker that is focused on building rapport with a diverse range of clients, specializing with clients struggling with addiction and homelessness. Critical thinker who can work in the most stressful of situations with experience in dealing with different types of crisis.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Residential Instructor

Farnum Center
Manchester, NH
01.2020 - Current
  • Provided safe and compassionate assistance to those with struggling with addiction.
  • Taught residents life skills needed to function and provided positive reinforcement to boost confidence.
  • Build client rapport, model positive life skills that inspire clients to make positive life changes as well as maintain the desired changes.
  • Maintain clinical documentation for each client with detailed and timely updates.
  • Administer medications to clients as needed.

Education

Associate Degree in Human Services - Recovery Support Certificate

Manchester Community College
Manchester, NH
05.2022

Skills

Building authentic client rapport

Knowledge of community and peer support services

Knowledge of harm reduction options and services

Knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction

Knowledge of conflict mediation

Certification

Recovery Support Worker

Peer Recovery Coach

Internship at Hope for New Hampshire Recovery

Internship at Waypoint in the Human Trafficking Department

Volunteer at 1269 Cafe that caters to the needs of homeless individuals

Timeline

Residential Instructor

Farnum Center
01.2020 - Current

Associate Degree in Human Services - Recovery Support Certificate

Manchester Community College

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