Years of professional experience
Hi, I’m
Kimberlee Lawson
Ceritfied Peer Recovery Specialist
Maplewood,MN
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Experienced in Case management and working with individuals in recovery while helping them to identify their own strengths and respecting the value that each bring to their own personal journey.,
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
1
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Work History
Hart House Missons Inc.
AmeriCorps Volunteer Recovery Navigator
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Provided peer support to women in various stages of their recovery journey.
- Worked with women to learn that self-determination and self-direction to build afoundation for their recovery as they define their unique path toward their own goals.
- Provided information on community resources and recovery meetings.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
Catholic Charities Women's Harm Reduction
AmeriCorps Volunteer Reecovery Navigator
10.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Conduct an initial assessment of client's needs to develop case plan addressing barriers and helping client to identify goals
- Provided support for women with Substance use disorder and Mental health challenges.
- Provide resources, and referred clients when appropriate to multiple resources for employment, housing, SSIDI Advocacy, and comprehensive Assessments
- Collect and record data submitted weekly/monthly reports,meeting all deadlines
- Maintained records on electronic database to note client contact and actions taken
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
Resource, Inc.
Peer Recovery Specialist
06.2015 - 07.2017
Job overview
- Served as peer support to residents attending treatment for substance use disorder.
Education
Metro State UniversitySt Paul Mn
Bachelor of Science from Human Services ( 1 Semester Remaining)
Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake, MN
Associate of Science from Chemical Dependency Counseling
06.2002
Skills
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Experienced group facilitator with ability to build trusting relationships
- Skilled at recording data and meeting all deadlines for reporting
- Experienced in working with people from various cultures and different backgrounds understanding importance of diversity and inclusion
Certification
CPRS
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Timeline
AmeriCorps Volunteer Recovery Navigator
Hart House Missons Inc.
08.2022 - Current
AmeriCorps Volunteer Reecovery Navigator
Catholic Charities Women's Harm Reduction
10.2021 - 07.2022
Peer Recovery Specialist
Resource, Inc.
06.2015 - 07.2017
Metro State University
Bachelor of Science from Human Services ( 1 Semester Remaining)
Century College
Associate of Science from Chemical Dependency Counseling
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