Lisa Gipson
Port Wing
Summary
Professional Peer Specialist with solid background in peer support and mental health advocacy. Skilled in active listening, crisis intervention, and providing empathetic guidance. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving impactful results. Reliable, adaptable, and adept at meeting evolving needs with compassion and professionalism.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Specialist
Hope Haven
09.2024 - Current
- Trained to implement creative coping strategies tailored to individual client needs that promoted resilience during challenging times.
- Trained in Emotional CPR to help clients heal by accessing and feeling their emotions.
- Developed rapport with coworkers, as we went to trainings and learned how to support each other and the clients we were training to serve, this team building was done through multiple team building exercises.
- Learned to serve as an advocate for clients through various meetings and trainings to be a peer support at Hope Haven.
Care Worker
ILIFE/ Iris
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Ensured timely administration of medication, following strict protocols to maintain patient safety.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to client, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
- Managed client's personal hygiene routines by giving daily prompts.
- Fostered a safe, comfortable environment for patients by maintaining clean and organized living spaces.
Care Worker
IlIFE/Iris
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, mowed the lawn.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwestern Highschool
Maple, Wisconsin06-1996
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Relapse prevention
- Multicultural competence
- Peer Specialist/ Peer Mentorin
- Recovery Coach
- Empathy development
- Substance abuse
- Peer support techniques
Certification
Certifications and Trainings:
* eCPR Practitioner Certification
* QPR Gatekeeper Training
* NAMI Peer Support Group Facilitator Training
* Substance Use Recovery Conference
* Recovery Coaching in the Emergency Department
* Trauma informed Caregiving and ACES Training
* Peer Specialist Advance Training
Timeline
Peer Specialist
Hope Haven
09.2024 - Current
Care Worker
IlIFE/Iris
05.2024 - 07.2024
Care Worker
ILIFE/ Iris
12.2023 - 12.2024
Certifications and Trainings:
* eCPR Practitioner Certification
* QPR Gatekeeper Training
* NAMI Peer Support Group Facilitator Training
* Substance Use Recovery Conference
* Recovery Coaching in the Emergency Department
* Trauma informed Caregiving and ACES Training
* Peer Specialist Advance Training
High School Diploma -
Northwestern Highschool
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