Lou Binswanger
Cambridge,Massachusetts
Summary
Hardworking Peer Support Partner committed to coaching peers through life challenges. Develops strong relationships with individuals. Engaging, outgoing and creative with strong communication skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
Rudy's Cafe
Cambridge, MA
01.2022 - Current
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
Peer Support Counselor
Portland Identification Early Recovery Program
Portland, ME
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Used personal experience with mental health challenges to guide adolescents and young adults through instability in their lives
- Met with peers individually and formed mutually supportive relationships with open communication and honesty
- Co-led two peer support groups with activities and open conversation; one for adults and one for teenagers
- Collaborated with treatment teams and supervisors to update on work with peers while maintaining confidentiality
- Became proficient in healthcare software necessary for documenting individual meetings and groups
Peer Support Counselor
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
Portland, ME
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked as part of a treatment team with the Behavioral Health Home to provide support to peers aged 14-26
- Attended and participated in trainings and free workshops with the organization such as Non-Violent communication, Anti-Racism, and CIPS 101
- Identified what peers wanted to move towards rather than move away from and formed meaningful relationships with them
- Conducted phone calls and registration to recruit new peers to the program who were interested in participating in peer support
Volunteer
AMISTAD Recovery
Portland, ME
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Served food in the dining area of the recovery center and occasionally helped prepare meals
- Interacted with and formed relationships with the members of AMISTAD who were experiencing homelessness
- Attended events of the organization and helped create a fun and enjoyable environment for members
Volunteer
Musical Intervention
New Haven, CT
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Performed and participated in events with the wider community including open mics and recording sessions
- Served coffee and snacks to members who were in recovery from addiction and homelessness during events and kept track of inventory and revenue
- Assisted in showcasing talent of members through collaborating onstage
Education
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Academy
Deerfield, MA05.2017
Skills
- Peer Interaction
- Group Facilitation Support
- Individual Counseling
- Emotional Support
Timeline
Server
Rudy's Cafe
01.2022 - Current
Peer Support Counselor
Portland Identification Early Recovery Program
05.2021 - 09.2021
Peer Support Counselor
Maine Behavioral Health Organization
03.2021 - 09.2021
Volunteer
AMISTAD Recovery
11.2019 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Musical Intervention
04.2018 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Academy
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