Jonathan Sherman
Clackamas,OR
Summary
Highly determined individual who believes that everyone should have a chance at recovery, no matter their circumstances. Values professionalism and work ethic while remaining flexible and eager to be a good member of the team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Peer Support Specialist
Providence Health & Services
Portland , OR
2019.04 - Current
- Works closely with program management in development and implementation of multiple peer support programs within the hospital system.
- Provides initial and ongoing training to new peer support specialists working in the program.
- Performs regular audits chart notes.
- Provides peer to peer supervision to multiple different peer support specialists across multiple programs within the hospital system.
- Carries small caseload of clients with either a substance use disorder or co-occurring disorders.
- Covers any client work that is needed when peer support specialists are either at capacity or unable to for any other reason.
- Facilitates substance use disorder groups as needed.
Substance Use Disorder Program - Intern
Providence Health & Services
Portland , OR
2021.04 - 2022.12
- Worked as an intern over the course of four consecutive school terms.
- Continued to learn and practice all aspects of substance use disorder group facilitation followed by accurate and timely documentation.
- Shadowed LCSW's and assisted with multiple ASAM assessments.
- Used lived experience when appropriate to help program clients in accessing ongoing recovery supports.
Peer Support Specialist
Transition Projects
Portland , OR
2015.05 - 2019.04
- Provided direct peer support to individuals experiencing homelessness including accompaniment to 12 step and other recovery based meetings, medical appointments, and mental health appointments.
- Practiced trauma informed care during any all interactions with clients and potential clients.
- Educated clients on available community resources that could enhance their quality of life.
- Provided support in various agency spaces including a drop in center, men's shelters, and all-gender shelters.
- Adhered to accurate and timely documentation standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health, Soc. Service, Addiction Counseling
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR2024-06
Skills
- Lived experience with substance use disorder.
- Motivational Interviewing
- Interpersonal abilities
- Boundary Setting
- Rapport Building
- Resource Navigation
- 5+ years using Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Clear communication
- Trauma informed de-escalation
- Trauma informed
Certification
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 (CADC 1)
- Oregon Traditional Health Worker (THW) Peer Support Specialist
Timeline
Substance Use Disorder Program - Intern
Providence Health & Services
2021.04 - 2022.12
Lead Peer Support Specialist
Providence Health & Services
2019.04 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
Transition Projects
2015.05 - 2019.04
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health, Soc. Service, Addiction Counseling
Mt. Hood Community College
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 1 (CADC 1)
- Oregon Traditional Health Worker (THW) Peer Support Specialist
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