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Melisa Stothers

Imlay City,MI

Summary

Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 15 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services. Focused professional ready to provide assistance in the form of scheduling appointments, accompanying individuals to meetings and supporting the recovery process. A multitasking Peer Support Specialist offering compassion and respect while communicating effectively.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Support Worker

The Golden Arrow
Lapeer , MI
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • 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.
  • Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
  • Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
  • Fostered relationships with partner agencies and other interested parties to build pipeline of supportive services.
  • Served as resource to support help desk requests.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.

Maintenance Worker

Lapeer County Parks
Lapeer, Michigan
05.2016 - 08.2017
  • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
  • Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair or maintenance.
  • Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
  • Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.

Direct Care Worker/Activity Director

Freedom Adult Foster Care
Clarkston , MI
02.2007 - 05.2009
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
  • Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI

Skills

  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Wellness Checks
  • Peer Interaction
  • Monitoring Patient Progress
  • Scheduling Medical Appointments
  • Community Resources and Education
  • Independent Living
  • Compassionate Care
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Life Support Technique
  • Group Oversight
  • Life Skills Education

Accomplishments

I have faced several adversities in my 44 years of life. I am self reliant. I have represented my self in legal proceedings. Two of my legal cases have went as far as the Michigan Supreme Court. I am proud to be a patriot. I stand up for my rights as well as the rights of others.

Timeline

Peer Support Worker

The Golden Arrow
09.2017 - 05.2019

Maintenance Worker

Lapeer County Parks
05.2016 - 08.2017

Direct Care Worker/Activity Director

Freedom Adult Foster Care
02.2007 - 05.2009

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Charles Stewart Mott Community College

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