Experienced recovery services leader with strengths in supervision, training facilitation, and peer-based, trauma-informed care. Directed statewide standards, supported coach development, and strengthened recovery programs across Maine.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Statewide Recovery Coach Coordinator
Maine Recovery Hub
Portland, ME
11.2023 - Current
Directed technical and organizational standards for the Maine Recovery Coach Certification Board, ensuring compliance and quality among applicants.
Managed supervision for Recovery Coaches statewide, ensuring adherence to best practices and fostering professional growth.
Supported quality practice standards for recovery coaches through supervision, professional development, and ongoing support.
Provided technical assistance and training to help build recovery coach programs across Maine's 23 recovery community centers.
Facilitated over 1,500 hours of educational training for recovery coach certification in Maine, enhancing program readiness.
Personally trained over 800 individual Recovery Coaches in Maine.
Aided in the partnership with the Maine Department of Corrections' peer Recovery Coaching program and facilitated the training of almost 300 DOC residents.
Assisted in the development and implementation of the Maine Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative and educational facilitation for a range of Maine companies and organizations.
Certified Professional Recovery Coach -
Portland Recovery Community Center
Portland, ME
06.2022 - Current
Developed recovery plans and set individualized goals with participants, enhancing their journey toward recovery
Facilitated support groups and recovery meetings, providing a safe space for sharing and healing at various treatment centers and community resources.
Guided peers through recovery processes at various community, clinical, and treatment centers.
Connected members with housing, treatment, and community resources.
Trained and supervised Registered and Certified Recovery Coaches throughout the state of Maine.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mental Health & Human Services
Univeristy of Maine Augusta
Augusta
05-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Human Services
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME
05-2022
Skills
Training delivery
Supervision and mentorship
Program development
Crisis intervention
Case management
Group facilitation
Trauma-informed care
Care coordination
Community outreach
Certification
Certified Peer Recovery Coach (CPRC) 2024
Recovery Coach Professional - Faclitator (RCP-F) 2023
Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) 2020
Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician - Community (MHRT-C) 2023
Oglethorpe University Reserve Team Assistant Coach & Individual Training Coach at Oglethorpe UniversityOglethorpe University Reserve Team Assistant Coach & Individual Training Coach at Oglethorpe University