Katherine Berger Lucque
Newport,Vt
Summary
Focused Peer Support Specialist exceptionally helping peers with resourceful assistance. Diligent with a significant network of community resources. Caring Peer Support Specialist build trust and rapport. Compassionate and empathetic with genuine concern for the well-being of peers. Motivated Peer Support Specialist dedicated to coaching clients through life changes. Creates customized, structured support plans. Energetic and friendly with strong relationship-building skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Northeast Kingdom Human Services-Front Porch
Newport, Vt
01.2024 - Current
- Welcomed guest to the Front Porch with a compassionate demeanor
- Evaluated guests with PQH-9 and the Columbia survey for depression and /or suicidal ideations
- Assessed guests for further evaluation and referred guests to the emergency services if needed
- Entered data into the system
- Consulted and collaborated with the team and supervisor
Sales Associate
Walmart
Derby, Vt
01.2019 - Current
- Stocked merchandise, zoned and up-sold matching items
- Worked as a team and autonomously
- Cashier; accurate monies
Agway (family-owned) Nursery
Derby, Vt
01.2016 - Current
- H2O’ed plants, transplanted and sprayed weeds with cinnamon oils (it worked!)
- Stocked, up-sold merchandise (such as companion plants and lawn ornaments), and assisted customers (selling plant materials and directing them to the front counter)
LNA
Fletcher Allen Health Care/ Post Surgical & Nursing Home
Newport, VT
08.1998 - 12.2023
- Vital signs, glucose levels, oxygen saturations, ambulation, HS care
- I communicated clearly about the patient’s status with the medical team and went the extra mile.
Family Worker
Commission on Economic Opportunity/Head Start
Albany, NY
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Supported lower socioeconomic families with resources ranging from nutrition to education
- Promoted self-sufficiency and resulted in a comprehensive environment for the family
- Recruited new families from the surrounding areas
- Verified income eligibility on new recruits; completed and updated children’s files with appropriate documents; entered data
- Conducted home visits on an interview basis in order to provide needed resources
- Organized parent meetings and events to educate and to create a sense of cohesion within the community
Research Analyst
UVM
Burlington, VT
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Thesis: How the social support structure and a mother’s stress factors affect the duration of a suckling dyad; between IUGR (Intra-Uterine Growth Ratio) and normal birth weight infants
- Recruited 100+ mother-infant dyads into the short-term longitudinal study
- Designed and administered surveys on cognitive, behavioral and motor capabilities; 0-6 months in home and clinical settings
- Data entry and analysis resulted in significant findings between the groups
- The duration of breastfeeding between IUGR and normal birth weight infants were found to prolong with more social support and less stress
- Presented thesis in front of a panel of four
Education
M.A. - Child Developmental Psychology
UVM
Burlington, VT05-1997
Skills
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Suite 360
- Statistical Analysis
- Auto CAD
- Creative
- Satisfied clients
- Mental health services
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Northeast Kingdom Human Services-Front Porch
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Walmart
01.2019 - Current
Agway (family-owned) Nursery
01.2016 - Current
Family Worker
Commission on Economic Opportunity/Head Start
01.2004 - 01.2005
LNA
Fletcher Allen Health Care/ Post Surgical & Nursing Home
08.1998 - 12.2023
Research Analyst
UVM
01.1995 - 01.1997
M.A. - Child Developmental Psychology
UVM
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