Kelly Herndon
Elm City,NC
Summary
Experienced with peer support and mental health advocacy, providing essential guidance and support to individuals. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to create trusting and supportive environment. Knowledge of mental health resources and strategies to assist individuals in their recovery journey.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavior Health Peer Support Specialist
RHA Health Services
06.2023 - Current
- Assist Client in providing resources.
- Assist individuals in advancing toward personal goals.
- Support client with serve and persistent mental illness.
- Assist clients in housing and transportation in getting to their appointments.
- A Peer Support Specialist on the ACT team
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by maintaining confidentiality, respect, and non-judgmental attitudes.
- Empowered clients by teaching effective problem-solving skills that they can apply in real-life situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, supporting case management efforts.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure access to appropriate resources and services within the community.
- Promoted a strengths-based approach for clients through active listening and empathy.
IDD Service Coordinator/Peer Support
LeChris Behavioral Health
01.2022 - Current
- Successfully planned and implemented patient interventions.
- Harmonized peaceful resolutions for psycho-social relapses.
- Executed strategies to assist patients in maintaining psychiatric stability.
Reading Interventionist
Read 180- Nash County Public Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Successfully provided specific academic assistance to special needs students.
- Productively provided individualized instructional material based on scholarly demands.
- Creatively reinforced negative behaviors into positive behaviors through conflict resolution.
Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant
Nash County Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Precisely provided additional guidance in team building activities.
- Accurately recorded and reported incidents, attendance, and graded class work.
- Efficiently documented and communicated student progress.
- Effectively taught, supervised, and guided students during class times and non-class times.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy Technician
Edgecombe Community College
01.2021
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North Peer Support Specialist
01.2022
Certification - Teacher Expective Training
App-Garden University
01.2020
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Development
Edgecombe Community College
01.2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Assessment Administration
- Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- CPR Certified
- Medical Processing
- Public Education
- Behavioral Health
- Organizational Training
- Vocational Therapy
- Certified Peer Support Specialist
- Peer support ethics
- Recovery guidance
- Boundary setting
- Rapport building
- Self-care management
- Relationship building skills
- Mental health advocacy
- Stress reduction techniques
- Arranging transportation
- Leadership skills
- Mental health services
- Wellness recovery action plan
- Relapse prevention
- Empathy development
- Appointment scheduling
- Effective collaboration and interaction
Certification
- NCPS - National Certified Peer Specialist
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Behavior Health Peer Support Specialist
RHA Health Services
06.2023 - Current
IDD Service Coordinator/Peer Support
LeChris Behavioral Health
01.2022 - Current
Reading Interventionist
Read 180- Nash County Public Schools
01.2022 - 01.2023
Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant
Nash County Public Schools
01.2021 - 01.2022
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North Peer Support Specialist
Certification - Teacher Expective Training
App-Garden University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Development
Edgecombe Community College
Certification - Phlebotomy Technician
Edgecombe Community College
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