Kelly Allen
Peer Support Specialist
Loveland,CO
Summary
Compassionate Peer Support Specialist with relevant experience in providing emotional, psychological, and practical assistance to individuals facing various challenges. Strengths include strong empathetic communication skills, ability to inspire trust and motivate others towards positive change. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through successful implementation of peer-led initiatives and programs that fostered community engagement and individual empowerment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Motivational One
Colorado Springs, CO
03.2024 - Current
- Helped clients develop healthy coping skills to manage stressors.
- Evaluated client strengths and available resources.
- Ensured a supportive environment conducive to positive client relations.
- Ensured accurate documentation of client progress via electronic medical records.
- Assessed the impact of treatment plans by observing client behavior.
- Managed and executed referrals based on specific client demands.
- Completed trainings concentrated on best practices in mental health care.
- Actively listened and responded empathetically when interacting with clients.
- Instilled hope by promoting positive self-disclosure and actively listening to client needs.
Peer Support Specialist
Peer Connect
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2021 - 02.2024
- Delivered crisis intervention assistance to those experiencing emotional distress.
- Conducted group and one-on-one counseling sessions.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss cases and develop treatment plans.
- Generated training guides to enhance staff knowledge of peer support.
- Engaged in outreach efforts to increase awareness about the organization's mission and goals.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions for better environmental adjustment.
- Counseled clients physical, mental factors impacting personal success.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
05-2002
Skills
- Rapport building
- Resource navigation
- Positive environment facilitation
- Recovery planning
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills
- Boundary setting
- Mental health services
- Behavioral health
- Recovery assistance and support
- Relationship building skills
Peer support ethics
Recovery guidance
Substance abuse awareness
Mental health advocacy
Stress reduction techniques
Certification
- Recovery Coach Academy
- Recovery Coaching and Professionalism
- Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches
- Spiritualitty for Recovery Coaches
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPersonal development programsTimeline
Peer Support Specialist - Motivational One
03.2024 - Current
Peer Support Specialist - Peer Connect
05.2021 - 02.2024
Aims Community College - Associate of Applied Science, Radiologic Technology
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