Hi, I’m
John M DelRe
Florence,South Carolina
Summary
Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering a cheerful smile and knowledgeable approach to community resources and recovery from substance use disorders. Ready to help others reclaim their lives through multiple pathways to recovery.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Circle Park Behavioral Health Services
Clinical Counselor Intern
2023.01 - 2023.04 (3 months)
Job overview
- Counseled individuals and groups to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
- Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques and other assessment methods.
- Compiled detailed client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches.
- Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
- Implemented variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals - CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psycho Education.
Circle Park Behavioral Health Services
Peer Support Specialist
2022.02 - 2023.01 (11 months)
Job overview
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Created a safe space in the patient's time in the Emergency Department and provided hope that recovery is possible through "dancing with discord" and resolving ambivalence.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
Rue21
Assistant Manager
2021.01 - 2022.02 (1 year & 1 month)
Job overview
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Princeton House Detox
Behavioral Health Technician
2017.01 - 2017.06 (5 months)
Job overview
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
CAB Health And Recovery Services Inc (TSS)
Behavioral Health Technician
2016.04 - 2016.12 (8 months)
Job overview
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
Education
Capella University , Minneapolis, MN
Master Social Worker (MSW) from Advanced Generalist Social Work
03.2024
University Overview
- Capella Master's Continuation Scholarship Recipient
- 3.923 GPA
- Research Project: Social Justice Policy and Programming, [Raising Awareness and Advocacy for Substance Use / Recovery Population in the Political Landscape].
- Research Project: Culturally Relevant Research Methods, [Advocating for the LGBTQIA+ Community and their Allies].
Southern New Hampshire University , Manchester, NH
Bachelor of Arts from General Studies: Psychology: Addictions
01.2017
University Overview
- Honor Roll [Fall 2015, 16, 17, Winter 2015, 16, 17, Spring 2015]
- Capstone Project: The Opioid Epidemic in New England, Program Developer and Advocacy Supervisor (for the Capstone "Global Health and Wellness").
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Community Involvement
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Community Resources
- Group Therapy
- Therapy and Counseling
- Electronic Charting
- Group Activities
- Client Needs Assessment
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Psychosocial Assessments
Affiliations
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Certification
CPSS - Certified Peer Support Specialist
(Favor Upstate 2022-2024)
Timeline
Clinical Counselor Intern
Circle Park Behavioral Health Services
2023.01 - 2023.04 (3 months)
Peer Support Specialist
Circle Park Behavioral Health Services
2022.02 - 2023.01 (11 months)
Assistant Manager
Rue21
2021.01 - 2022.02 (1 year & 1 month)
Behavioral Health Technician
Princeton House Detox
2017.01 - 2017.06 (5 months)
Behavioral Health Technician
CAB Health And Recovery Services Inc (TSS)
2016.04 - 2016.12 (8 months)
Capella University
Master Social Worker (MSW) from Advanced Generalist Social Work
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts from General Studies: Psychology: Addictions
CPSS - Certified Peer Support Specialist
(Favor Upstate 2022-2024)
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