Hi, I’m
Jolene Yard
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Hardworking Recovery Coach, with lived experience in addiction and mental health. Successful at developing and implementing treatment plans, obtaining referrals and reporting on client progress. Dedicated professional focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs. Detail-oriented team player with strong servant leadership and organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
3
Certification
Work History
Community Health Network
Certified Peer Recovery Coach
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Planned appropriate treatment and discharge coordination to maximize patient success.
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
- Enhanced patient engagement in recovery programs by providing compassionate support and guidance.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual needs and preferences.
Community Health Network
Life Skills Specialist
05.2023 - 11.2023
Job overview
- Implemented a variety of assessment tools to measure clients' growth over time accurately; identified areas requiring additional support or intervention based on results obtained from these evaluations.
- Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
- Supported individuals with severe mental illness in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
- Coached and assisted a caseload of 20 (SMI) individuals through curriculum based educational support services.
- Managing and updating treatment plans and ANSA's for each individual as needed.
Community Health Network
Lead Certified Peer Recovery Coach
12.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Mentored new Recovery Coaches, sharing best practices and contributing to their professional development.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners, enabling better access to resources and support services for clients.
- Served as an advocate for clients within the healthcare system by communicating effectively with medical professionals regarding treatment planning and coordination.
Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis
Certified Peer Recovery Coach (subleased to CHN)
08.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Put together list of applicable resources and helped secure necessary referrals.
- Communicated with external organizations, social workers and others regarding patient's benefits and resources.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health team members to develop patient plans of care based on treatment needs.
- Assisted substance use related and mental health patients gain access to treatment and proper resources.
Turning Point SOC
Peer Crisis Navigator
04.2022 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Developed and individualized treatment plan for each client, covering housing, financial, social support, vocational and educational and crisis prevention.
- Transported and/or accompanied clients to scheduled health appointments, government appointments, referral sites and treatment.
- Advocated for individual or community health needs with government agencies or health service providers..
- Referred and facilitated individual to treatment based on level of acuity.
First City Recovery Center
Behavioral Health Technician
07.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups and field trips.
- Encouraged patients to participate in social, recreational, and other therapeutic activities that enhanced interpersonal skills, coping mechanisms, and develop social relationships.
- Collaborated with and assisted treatment team to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to community.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
Education
Indiana University KokomoKokomo, IN
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
05.2026
Ivy Tech Community College of IndianaKokomo, IN
from Leadership of Kokomo
05.2024
Eliza Hendrick Jr/srIndianapolis, IN
GED
09.2005
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Servant Leadership
- Motivational Interviewing
- Team work and collaboration
- Harm Reduction
- MATS specialist
- Compassionate Care
- Client focused
- Intervention and treatment Planning
- Resource referrals and Networking
- Patient Advocacy
- Certified Addiction Recovery Specialist
Certification
- CAPRC II
- OBHP
- MATS
Timeline
Certified Peer Recovery Coach
Community Health Network
11.2023 - Current
Life Skills Specialist
Community Health Network
05.2023 - 11.2023
Lead Certified Peer Recovery Coach
Community Health Network
12.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Peer Recovery Coach (subleased to CHN)
Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis
08.2022 - 12.2022
Peer Crisis Navigator
Turning Point SOC
04.2022 - 08.2022
Behavioral Health Technician
First City Recovery Center
07.2021 - 04.2022
Indiana University Kokomo
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
from Leadership of Kokomo
Eliza Hendrick Jr/sr
GED