Peer Recovery Specialist
Kimberly Starr
On Demand Counseling
Poland,OH
11
years of professional experience
Certified Health Coach and Peer Recovery Specialist, driven to live a holistic and healthy lifestyle, focusing to achieve health and well being to maintain continued and long term recovery. Seeking to re-visit a well loved profession where I can help make a difference in the lives of others, through support, education, and a heart for people. As one who has personally been in recovery since 2007, has experienced multiple levels of healing and personal growth. Through experience, I understand the importance of an ongoing commitment to maintain a life of sobriety, managing a healthy mind and body, emphasizing preventative health and longevity, and focusing on living a faith filled lifestyle. Enthusiastic, highly motivated, goal oriented, and displays excellent listening skills with a desire to learn, grow and build new meaningful experiences. Values and respects all personal and professional relationships with a team spirit approach.
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
5 Months- Facilitated peer support sessions to promote recovery and wellness strategies.
- Connected with those attending IOP to assist and maintain a healthy recovery plan.
- Developed individualized recovery plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective and individual care per client.
Community Outreach Manager
7 Months- Networked with local organizations, leaders and consumers, resulting in community awareness
- Educated community members regarding resources to outpatient program by using staff meetings, facility tours and presentations
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with stakeholders, including local leaders, management team and direct referral partners with monthly follow up servicing calls
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs
- Logged daily reports of activity and of productivity
- Attended networking meetings, community events, seminars, and trainings
- Provided weekly reports of client referrals, active accounts, and admissions to program
- Followed weekly census of patient referrals and provide bi-weekly reports for admissions and referral sources
Certified Yoga Instructor - OmAddicts- Holy Yoga
9 Years- Developed positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during yoga classes.
- Lead a faith based ministry focusing on Jesus and the Word of God to bring hope, healing and spiritual connection to those attending.
- Held small group bible studies for women.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Educated clients on effective ways to exercise while on business travel, at home and on vacation.
- Assisted in motivating clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
Business Development Coordinator
6 Months- Organized individual referrals, including advocating for needs and resolving roadblocks to treatment options
- Coordinated patient's discharge plan, assisted with assessments, and facilitated travel logistics with patient, family, and inside team
- Coordinate patient's discharge plan, assisted with assessments, and facilitated travel logistics with patient, family, and inside team
- Referred clients to appropriate treatment centers, community agencies and organizations to meet individual needs
- Developed business relationships and partnerships with related healthcare systems to assist in patient's placement needs for successful recovery
Peer Recovery Coach
1 Year- Worked directly with patients affected by substance use disorders, and mental health. Offer support and understanding as one who relates through a lived, personal history.
- Assisted social workers in ED and med surge floors, talked with patients face to face about addiction and future treatment goals
- Made direct referrals to treatment centers, assisted with phone assessments, verified insurance, patient records, and coordinated travel to facilities
- Met, and assisted clients for aftercare support and follow ups
- Attended weekly outpatient location teaching yoga and assisting with art therapy groups
Artistic Director
1 Year 8 Months- Offered residential interior design services
- Worked to fulfill client expectations for home projects
- Refaced cabinetry and furniture, creating custom painted finishes
- Presented group workshops and supplied retail products for customers
- Performed all aspects of business management, marketing, and accounting procedures
Artistic Director
4 Years 6 Months- Launched new retail location for decorative paint products and supplies in workshop settings
- Educated customers on products and provided excellent customer service
- Developed trusting customer relationships
- Trained staff in daily business procedures
- Managed inventory and sales through quickbooks
- Set quarterly goals, and maintained business plan
Certified Yoga Instructor
3 Years- Instructed group yoga classes developing students spirituality and inner strength
- Developed a women's ministry network with a faith based approach
- Promoted a healthy lifestyle and emotional balance
- Facilitated small group bible studies and support groups
Education
Certified - Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant - Substance Abuse And Mental Health
Certified Peer Recovery Supporter - Substance Abuse And Mental Health
Certified Holistic Health Coach - Health And Wellness Coaching Certification
- Restorative Yoga Training
200 Hr HY-Certified - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design And Merchandising
High School Diploma
Skills
Motivational Interviewing
Goal Setting
Trauma informed
12 step recovery
Celebrate Recovery
Health and wellness coaching
Treatment planning
Individual and group facilitator
Yoga and fitness
Client education
Resource advocacy
Customer service
Strong organization
Time management
Program development
Relationships/Team building
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
On Demand Counseling
2020.02 - 2020.07Read More
Community Outreach Manager
BrightView Health
2019.08 - 2020.03Read More
Business Development Coordinator
American Addiction Centers
2019.01 - 2019.07Read More
Peer Recovery Coach
Mercy Health St. Elizabeth's Hospital
2018.02 - 2019.02Read More
Artistic Director
Self- Art And Soul Studio 2
2016.10 - 2018.06Read More
Artistic Director
Self-The Backdoor Furnishings
2012.03 - 2016.09Read More
Certified Yoga Instructor - OmAddicts- Holy Yoga
Self
2011.01 - 2020.01Read More
Certified Yoga Instructor
Self- Studio Owner
2010.01 - 2013.01Read More
Wise Communications
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant from Substance Abuse And Mental Health
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Mental Health And Addiction Services
Certified Peer Recovery Supporter from Substance Abuse And Mental Health
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Holy Yoga Yin
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Jillian Pransky Yoga
from Restorative Yoga Training
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Holy Yoga Global
200 Hr HY-Certified from Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
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Youngstown State University
Bachelor of Arts from Interior Design And Merchandising
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Poland Seminary High School
High School Diploma
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Y12SR Yoga 12 Step Recovery
Certified from Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy
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Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Certified Holistic Health Coach from Health And Wellness Coaching Certification
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