Kari Ziegenhagen
Woodland,CA
Summary
Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist and SUDRC I experienced in residential substance use treatment. Delivered peer recovery support and facilitated process groups while providing crisis de-escalation and client advocacy. Focused on building trust and collaborating with treatment teams to support individuals through recovery and behavioral health challenges.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Peer Support Specialist
Fourth and Hope
Woodland, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Delivered recovery-focused peer support in residential substance use treatment setting, fostering rapport through empathy, active listening, accountability, and encouragement.
- Facilitated process groups on recovery, coping skills, communication, self-reflection, personal growth, and goal development to promote client engagement and growth.
- Collaborate with counselors and treatment staff and connect clients with housing, treatment, recovery, and community resources.
- Supported admissions, orientations, safety procedures, crisis response, de-escalation, incident reporting, and daily operations to ensure smooth program functioning.
- Administered medication passes following program protocol, documenting medication, dosage, administration time, and client receipt.
Guest Engagement Associate
City Net
Sacramento, USA
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Engaged individuals experiencing homelessness through safety monitoring, crisis de-escalation, and resource connection, fostering a supportive environment.
- Conducted facility safety checks and documented incidents while ensuring professional client interactions and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Production Associate
Deseret Industries
Sacramento, USA
01.2020 - 01.2023
Special Needs Care Provider
Julie Soto
Vacaville, USA
01.2001 - 01.2013
- Provided individualized care, medication routine support, daily living assistance, and safety-focused support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Coordinated medication schedules and monitored client adherence to prescriptions.
- Communicated effectively with families to ensure client satisfaction and comfort.
Education
Some College Coursework - Law Enforcement
Sierra College
Rocklin, CAHigh School Diploma -
Nevada Union High School
Grass Valley, CASkills
- Peer Recovery Support
- Residential SUD Treatment
- Process Group Facilitation
- Crisis intervention
- Medication Management
- Motivational Interviewing
- Client Advocacy
- Trauma-Informed Support
- Admissions
- Incident reporting
- Community Resource Navigation
Locations
- Woodland, CA
- Kitsap County, WA
Credentials And Core Qualifications
- Woodland, CA
- Kitsap County, WA
Timeline
Recovery Peer Support Specialist
Fourth and Hope
01.2025 - Current
Guest Engagement Associate
City Net
12.2023 - 01.2025
Production Associate
Deseret Industries
01.2020 - 01.2023
Special Needs Care Provider
Julie Soto
01.2001 - 01.2013
Some College Coursework - Law Enforcement
Sierra College
High School Diploma -
Nevada Union High School