Mental Health Peer Support Specialist
Kenneth Legrone
Mental Health Peer Support Specialist
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Peer Support Leader with expertise in active listening, crisis intervention, and motivational interviewing. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Excel in empathy, communication, and leadership to provide meaningful support and guidance.
Overview
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Work History
Peer Support Leader Admin Asst Peer Adv. Council
Association of Persons Affected By Addiction-APAA
Dallas, Tex
- Facilitated weekly meetings with peers to discuss mental health topics.
- Enhanced experience sharing by providing practical, social, and emotional support.
- Created and documented minutes for Peer Advisory Council meetings.
- Assisted with Peer Advisory Council Outreach events, promoting new clientele through distributing literature, bag lunches, and water.
- Led diverse groups as a Peer Support Leader, ensuring adherence to weekly itineraries.
Transitional House Manager/Trainer Coordinator
Patmos House Transitional Living
Houston, TX
- Organized and maintained household inventory records, including supplies and equipment.
- Developed systems for efficient management of daily operations in the house.
- Established standards for cleanliness, hygiene, and orderliness throughout the house.
- Scheduled and supervised clients for life skills training and cleaning tasks.
- Maintained detailed records of client medication administration
- Exhibited presentations at hospitals on policies, procedures, and daily operation of house along with educating clients about house rules and regulations for attracting new clientele.
Housing Placement Coordinator & Job Skills Trainer
Hagar's House Transitional Living
St. Louis, MO
- Coordinated job training sessions and prepared clothing voucher referrals to Good Will Dress for Success Program, equipping new clients for successful job searches.
- Executed orientation sessions for new clients and allocated beds in different gender-specific houses.
- Monitored data trends and compiled bed occupancy reports routinely for male and female housing establishments operated by the owner.
- Developed strong relationships with house managers to ensure smooth operation of all houses and promptly address missing clients.
Education
State of Texas Certification - Mental Health Peer Support Specialist
Association of Persons Affected By Addiction
Houston, TX03-2022
Skills
- Peer Mentoring
- Resource Navigation
- Boundary Setting
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Role Modeling
- Communication (written and oral)
- Monitoring
- Speaking (presentation and orientation)
Certification
- State of Texas Mental Health Peer Support Specialist
Timeline
Peer Support Leader Admin Asst Peer Adv. Council
Association of Persons Affected By Addiction-APAA
Transitional House Manager/Trainer Coordinator
Patmos House Transitional Living
Housing Placement Coordinator & Job Skills Trainer
Hagar's House Transitional Living
State of Texas Certification - Mental Health Peer Support Specialist
Association of Persons Affected By Addiction
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