Experienced Certified Peer Support Specialist with a strong background in mental health awareness, boundary setting, and stress reduction. Skilled in crisis response, active listening, and person-centered recovery planning. Supported incarcerated individuals with discharge planning and helped clients access vital community resources.
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
5 Years 3 Months
Integrative Wellness | 07.2021 - Current
Supported clients through recovery-focused peer coaching and active listening.
Advocated for client needs across care teams and community providers.
Work actively with incarcerated individuals on discharge planning.
Team Lead for the peers for the Quick Response Team in the community while also assisting individuals.
Documented sessions accurately while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
De-escalated crisis situations using calm, person-centered interventions.
Connected clients with housing, treatment, and community resources.
Assisted clients in identifying community resources and services, increasing their access to valuable support networks.
Education
High School Diploma
Southmont High School | Crawfordsville, IN
Skills
Peer support
Peer Crisis Training
Recovery planning
Resource management
Relapse prevention
Crisis intervention
Mental health awareness
Resource identification
Recovery strategy
Boundary setting
Certification
Certified Peer Support Specialist, Division of Mental Health and Addiction
Indiana Certified Crisis Peer, Division of Mental Health and Addiction
Certified Peer Support Specialist at Community Friendship Inc. Mental HealthCertified Peer Support Specialist at Community Friendship Inc. Mental Health