With 5+ years of management and customer service experience, I am confident in leveraging my 30 years of experience to support individuals facing challenges and contribute to their recovery journey. As a Peer Support Specialist, I possess a deep understanding of the care system and can offer valuable insights based on my own life experiences with mental illness. I bring an energetic and compassionate approach, backed by [Number] years of expertise in providing mental support, advice, and assistance to individuals seeking positive life transformations. Compassionate Community Health Worker with 7 years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education. 20 Dedicated Community Organizer with [Number] years of empowering underserved cultures and interests by communicating with local and state governments. Skilled at connecting organizations with powerful allies to solicit real change and effective action. Known for bringing diverse groups together to achieve universally beneficial goals
Peer Advocate, Peer Voices of Orange County (PVOC), Month 2021, present, Mentored members and their families are impacted with substance use disorders by providing education, intervention, and relapse prevention., Co-facilitate self support groups to provide various coping methods to guide individuals struggling with mental health challenges., Utilize comprehensive resource guide to educate and link members to local community resources which includes shelters, food banks, medical services, and law services., Travels locally to provide outreach for potential members that need guidance in their legal status, rights, and overall recovery.
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