Megan Carpenter
Charleston,WV
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Wellness/ Peer Recovery Support Specialist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Experienced PRSS with over 5 years of experience in Recovery. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Enthusiastic Recovery coach eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Excited to promote recovery within the community and beyond, saving lives is an important mission universally. Motivated to learn, grow and excel with Elevance Health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
First Choice Services
Charleston, WV
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided support to individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
- Conducted assessments of clients' needs, abilities, and challenges.
- Developed treatment plans for clients in accordance with clinical guidelines.
- Monitored client progress during treatment programs and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Supported clients by providing resources, referrals, and community linkages.
- Assisted clients with developing life skills such as budgeting, job search strategies, and socialization techniques.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to manage acute episodes of mental illness or substance abuse symptoms.
- Offered emotional support and guidance to clients experiencing difficulty navigating their recovery journey.
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
WV Family Support & Rehabilitation Services
Charleston, WV
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Benefit Payment Control
Workforce,WV
Charleston, WV
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Reviewed reports and individual transactions which appeared suspicious to uncover possible fraudulent activity
- Analyzed large amounts of data to find patterns of fraud and anomalies
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
The Anchor Project
Dunbar, WV
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Server
IHOP
Charleston, WV
06.2018 - 11.2019
- 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.
Shift Manager
McDonalds
Charleston, WV
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
House Technician
Rea Of Hope
Charleston, WV
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties
- Positively engaged with customers and clients and maintained professional appearance as company representative
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
Education
Current Student in Pre nursing -
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
No Degree: Business Administration And Management -
West Virginia State University
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family Support
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Wellness coaching
- Client Relationship Building
- Documentation abilities
- Effective Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Analytical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Goal Setting
- Task Prioritization
- Client evaluation
- Active Listening
- Time management abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Community Resources
- Crisis Response
- Team building
- Decision-Making
- Emotional Intelligence
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self Motivation
Certification
- CPR
- Ethics
- Bloodborn Pathogens
- HIPPA
- Peer Recovery Support
- Motivational Interviewing
Accomplishments
- Intervention planning
- Adult corrections expertise
- Achieved approximately four years of sobriety through effectively working a strong program of Recovery.
- Mental health support
- Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Certifications for Ethics
- CPR Certification
- Crisis Response
- Bloodborn Pathygon Certification
- HIPAA Certification
Affiliations
- Volunteer with Quick Response Team for local overdose awareness
- Full time mother, spouse, and student.
- Actively involved with BridgeValley Communication and Technology College Recovery Group.
Timeline
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
First Choice Services
04.2022 - 08.2023
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
WV Family Support & Rehabilitation Services
04.2021 - 02.2022
Benefit Payment Control
Workforce,WV
04.2020 - 04.2021
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
The Anchor Project
11.2019 - 04.2020
Server
IHOP
06.2018 - 11.2019
Shift Manager
McDonalds
10.2016 - 10.2017
House Technician
Rea Of Hope
08.2016 - 10.2017
Current Student in Pre nursing -
BridgeValley Community and Technical College
No Degree: Business Administration And Management -
West Virginia State University