Marty Comino
Peer Support Specialist
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers. Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 2 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Flagger
Hire Quest Direct
10.2022 - Current
- Controlled flow of traffic through construction areas and work zones on busy highways and interstates.
- Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
- Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
- Managed work zones using large signs and hand signals to direct traffic.
Painter
Nelson Greer Painting
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
- Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
Peer Support Specialist
Homeless Outreach
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
Education
Peer Support Certificate - Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Just 1 Life Services
Mesa, AZ10.2023
Carpentry Certification - Carpentry 101, 102
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ05.2015
Construction Certificate - Construction Technology
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
05.2004
Certification in Chemical Dependency - Chemical Dependency
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
05.2003
GED -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ08.2002
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Service Navigation
- Leadership Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Recovery Guidance
- Communication Abilities
- Motivational Interviewing
- Stress Reduction Techniques
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- Case Management
- Problem Solving
- Substance Abuse Awareness
- Community Outreach
- Goal Setting
- Treatment Planning
- Group Counseling
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Intervention Support
- Regulatory Compliance
- Decision-Making
- Adolescent Counseling
- Intervention Planning
Timeline
Flagger
Hire Quest Direct
10.2022 - Current
Painter
Nelson Greer Painting
06.2018 - 09.2022
Peer Support Specialist
Homeless Outreach
03.2016 - 05.2018
Peer Support Certificate - Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Just 1 Life Services
Carpentry Certification - Carpentry 101, 102
Arizona Western College
Construction Certificate - Construction Technology
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Certification in Chemical Dependency - Chemical Dependency
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
GED -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
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