Summary
Work History
Education
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Volunteer
John Vigh

John Vigh

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Deeply committed professional seeking employment in the field of RECOVERY offering hope, empowerment, encouragement, and advocacy, utilizing my experiencial knowlege and expertise, while also providing educational coping strategies and self-understanding techniques to assist in achieving a successful, fulfilled future.

Work History

RECOVERY GUEST SPEAKER

Volunteer Work
Tucson, Phoenix, AZ
  • Motivational communications using a strength-based approach providing inspiration to those with substance abuse/co-occurring disorders to obtain successful, sustained Recovery.
  • Addresses the 5 Key Concepts of Recovery to achieve self-actualization.
  • Discusses topics such as dealing with emotions, coping with stress, self-defeating thoughts, impulsive behavior, and overcoming barriers.
  • Provides information to establish self-support, wellness and recovery education, and linkage to community resources; assistance in developing a Wellness Recovery Action Plan.(WRAP)

GROUP FACILITATOR

Volunteer Position
Phoenix, AZ
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Educated members on the various topics of S.M.A.R.T. Recovery- Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention Techniques and Early Warning Signs of Relapse, etc.
  • Developed open rapport and connections with members, encouraging the sharing of open discussions based on materials provided.
  • Displayed awareness and sensitivity to the cultural, mental, and social needs of members.
  • Excellent and respectful Group Facilitation skills in a variety of settings, including curriculum-based, activity-based, open discussions and/or peer support.

TWELVE STEP SPONSOR

Volunteer Service
Tucson, Phoenix, AZ
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Dedicated 24 hours per week counseling and guiding individuals through the Twelve Step program
  • Empathetic and understanding of the individual's Stages of Change in Recovery.
  • Exercised Role Expectations, Boundaries, and Ethical Limitations.
  • Addressed triggers, cravings and urges, self-care; the power of self-spirituality and mindfulness.

COMPUTER REPAIRMAN

Independent Work
Tucson, AZ
07.2013 - 06.2021
  • Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
  • Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.

Behavior Health Tech2/Recovery Support Specialist

H. O. P E.
1200 Country Club
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Supported clients with progress oriented one-on- one session work via outpatient Home, in office, or Telemed to assist members in self empowerment to accomplish short and long-term goals.
  • Developed and facilitated psychoeducational, peer support, and curriculum-based therapy groups to improve clients' coping strategies, self awareness, and level of functioning.
  • Bring a sense of enthusiasm and compassion while performing a wide variety of services types as determined by the needs of the member, as well as providing effective behavioral health coping strategies including Stress and Anxiety Management, Depression, Recovery Maintenance, Anger Management, Communication and Pre-Employment Skills training, Healthy Relationships, Seeking Safety, CBT and REBT, SMART recovery, and much more!
  • Excellent, precise, and complete DARP progress notes for peer support, case management, Coordination of Care, Group Counseling, with attention to ISP treatment goals.

Education

Recovery Support Specialist Certification - Recovery Support Specialist Institute (Rise)

University of Arizona Workforce Develop. Program
Tucson, AZ
08.2023

Over 300 Hours Of Sessions -

Twelve Step Program
Phoenix And Tucson, AZ

Class A CDL Licensure Graduate -

Southwest Truck Driver Training Institute
Tucson, AZ
02.2022

Employability Skills Certificate -

Pima County One-Stop
Tucson, AZ
12.2021

Certificate Of Completion- Outpatient Care Program -

Crossroads Drug Treatment Center
04.2022

Certificate Of Completion- CPOP Program -

Crossroads Drug Treatment Facility
Phoenix, AZ
11.2021

Certificate Of Completion- Right Track Program -

Crossroads Drug Treatment Facility
Phoenix, AZ
09.2021

84 Units Total Of College Coursework Completed -

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2001

Skills

  • Recovery Support Specialist
  • Compassionate, Active Listening Skills
  • De-escalation and Conflict Management
  • Excellent Group Facilitation skills
  • Precise and Effective Progress Notes for accurate billing
  • Work Endurance

Timeline

Behavior Health Tech2/Recovery Support Specialist

H. O. P E.
10.2023 - 01.2024

TWELVE STEP SPONSOR

Volunteer Service
11.2021 - 09.2023

GROUP FACILITATOR

Volunteer Position
08.2021 - 11.2021

COMPUTER REPAIRMAN

Independent Work
07.2013 - 06.2021

Recovery Support Specialist Certification - Recovery Support Specialist Institute (Rise)

University of Arizona Workforce Develop. Program

Over 300 Hours Of Sessions -

Twelve Step Program

Class A CDL Licensure Graduate -

Southwest Truck Driver Training Institute

Employability Skills Certificate -

Pima County One-Stop

Certificate Of Completion- Outpatient Care Program -

Crossroads Drug Treatment Center

Certificate Of Completion- CPOP Program -

Crossroads Drug Treatment Facility

Certificate Of Completion- Right Track Program -

Crossroads Drug Treatment Facility

84 Units Total Of College Coursework Completed -

University of Arizona

RECOVERY GUEST SPEAKER

Volunteer Work

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