Keva Shenk
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Compassionate and data-driven Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) with extensive experience in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and outreach coordination. Adept at bridging systems and souls through empathy, evidence-based practice, and measurable outcomes. Known for strengthening interdisciplinary teams, mentoring peers, and designing recovery-centered solutions that balance accountability with humanity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
Helio Health
12.2023 - 06.2025
- Delivered trauma-informed peer support to individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Linked 287+ clients to treatment, housing, and recovery resources, exceeding 2024 performance benchmarks.
- Mentored new peer staff and contributed to team-based care planning.
- Ensured all documentation met OASAS and Medicaid billing standards within 24 hours.
- Supported harm reduction and overdose prevention through Narcan training and safer-use education.
Harm Reduction Specialist
ACR Health
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided field-based harm reduction outreach, syringe exchange, and overdose prevention services.
- Implemented wound care and safer-use strategies to reduce emergency service utilization.
- Maintained precise documentation for compliance with state-funded programs.
- Strengthened community relationships to improve access to HIV/STI testing and primary care.
Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA-P)
Conifer Park Outpatient
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported outpatient clients through individual and group peer coaching.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to align treatment plans with client goals.
- Guided clients through benefit enrollment and transportation coordination.
- Delivered both telehealth and in-person peer sessions, increasing engagement by 30%.
Education
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) - undefined
OASAS, New York State
GED -
General Brown JR/SR High School
Dexter, NYSkills
- Peer Support & Recovery Coaching
- Trauma-Informed & Harm Reduction Frameworks
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) & Crisis De-escalation
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Supervision & Peer Leadership
- Client Documentation & OASAS Compliance
- Program Evaluation & Quality Improvement
- DEI & Cultural Competence in Behavioral Health
Professional Trainings, CEUs, & Certifications
- Motivational Interviewing (Foundations & Advanced Skills)
- Trauma-Informed Peer Support (SAMHSA-Aligned Framework)
- Overdose Prevention & Naloxone "Train-the-Trainer"
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation (OASAS CE)
- Suicide Prevention (QPR & ASIST Models)
- Person-Centered Planning & ROSC Frameworks
- LGBTQ+ Affirming Care in Peer Work
- Domestic Violence & Trauma Response Training
- Mandated Reporter Training - NYS OCFS
- Documentation & Billable Notes Best Practice
- Navigating Medicaid Transportation (MAS) Systems
- Cultural Competence & DEI in Behavioral Health
- Yale University (Online, In Progress) - Introduction to Psychology
- PMI Institute - Conducting a SWOT Analysis
- LinkedIn Learning - Building Emotional Intelligence
- SHRM - Creating an Ethical-Based Culture
Timeline
Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)
Helio Health
12.2023 - 06.2025
Harm Reduction Specialist
ACR Health
07.2022 - 08.2023
Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA-P)
Conifer Park Outpatient
02.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) - undefined
OASAS, New York State
GED -
General Brown JR/SR High School