Liam Lyn Wolf
Community Health Worker & Peer Specialist
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Compassionate, socially conscious, empathetic, and non-judgmental Certified Community Health Worker and Peer Specialist with a dedication to public service. Committed to helping community members surpass their goals, manage chronic health conditions, and thrive through hands-on support and education.
Contact: LiamLyn.Wolf@Gmail.com
Overview
2
2
year of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
Work History
Youth Engaged in Leading and Learning Ambassador
MDRC
Remote, Michigan
02.2021 - Current
- Will attend virtual training series beginning in March 2021. Will deliver education and training on disability self-advocacy, awareness, history, inclusion, and disabled youth empowerment to youth serving organizations by August 2021.
Disaster Cycle Services Team Member
American Red Cross
Southeastern, MI
Sep.2020 - Jan.2021
- Completed the American Red Cross's mission of assisting communities internationally prepare, respond, and recover from disasters.
- Assisted clients who were survivors of disasters obtain resources, American Red Cross emergency funds and plan for their future.
Independent Consultant & Peer Specialist
Redefining Disability
Remote, PA
Nov.2019 - Aug.2020
- Offered virtual consultations, education and training on disability awareness and ADA compliance to businesses and individuals.
- Facilitated virtual peer support groups for adults coping with disabilities and chronic health conditions.
- Offered individual and group health education, goal planning, resource finding, and coping skills sessions for disabled adults.
LTSS | Peer Specialist
Inglis
Philadelphia, PA
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Promoted Inglis peer services to community organizations in our service area, non-profits, and potential donors via digital media creation, outreach, and networking.
- Utilized knowledge of Social Determinants of Health to assist disabled community members in service area with obtaining resources such as housing, transportation, medical equipment, and connections to professional behavioral health services.
Peer Mentor / Group Facilitator
Pro-Act Community Center
Philadelphia, PA
Sep.2017 - Dec.2018
- Completed training and coursework provided by Pro-Act in group facilitation, harm reduction, peer mentoring, substance use education, verbal de-escalation, and dual diagnosis issues and support. Utilized these trainings to offer services to substance users.
- Prepared and facilitated support groups for substances users, at least twice weekly, in topics ranging from men's issues, barriers in recovery, to LGBTQ+ issues.
- Collaborated with Project HOME to complete Homeless Outreach Training and joined the Winter Homeless Street Outreach Team.
Education
B.S./M.P.H. Student - Public Health Education
University Of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 02.2021 - Current
Certified Community Health Worker -
Jefferson Institute Of Emerging Health Professions
Philadelphia, PA 09.2018 - 11.2018
Certified Peer Specialist -
Mental Health Partnerships
Philadelphia, PA 10.2018 - 11.2018
27 Credits -
Community College Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA 09.2017 - 08.2018
Skills
Motivational Interviewingundefined
Work Availability
monday
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Certification
Red Cross First Aid for Opioid Overdoses
Quote
“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. ”
Stephen Hawking
Accomplishments
- Nominated as a Poet/speaker at Disability Pride Philadelphia, reading "Great Big Things"
- Published author in "Kicked Out" anthology, published via Homofactus Press (2010).
- Graduate of JeffSTAT EMS and retired Emergency Medical Technician
- Eagle of the Cross Award and Medal for Excellence in Community Service, Nominee and Recipient
Hobbies
- Playing and writing music on several instruments
- Acoustic guitar
- Electric guitar
- Electric bass
- Percussion
- Composing
- Poetry/spoken word poetry
- Writing
- Stand-up comedy
- Advocacy
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