Hi, I’m
Melissa Nichols
Warfield,KY
Summary
At Horizons Recovery, I excelled as a Peer Support Specialist, leveraging my expertise in Behavioral Health Knowledge and my innate ability to build rapport. I empowered clients through recovery, significantly enhancing their resilience and success by employing motivational interviewing and facilitating peer support groups, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to peer support ethics and emotional guidance.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Horizons Recovery
Peer Support Specialist
03.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by maintaining confidentiality, respect, and non-judgmental attitudes.
- Empowered clients by teaching effective problem-solving skills that they can apply in real-life situations.
- Promoted a strengths-based approach for clients through active listening and empathy.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to engage in healthy behaviors.
- Facilitated peer support groups, creating a safe space for open discussion and shared experiences.
- Communicated with individuals' family members, offering information, and insight into support services available at community level.
- Increased community awareness about mental health issues by participating in outreach events such as mental health fairs or informational presentations.
- Supported clients in maintaining employment by providing job coaching and assistance with workplace accommodations.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
Education
Trainky.comOnline Retraining
Peer Support Specialist
04.2024
Sullivan And Cogliano Training CentersHialeah, FL
Peer Support Specialist
09.2021
Sheldon Clark High SchoolInez, KY
Student
05.1995
Sheldon Clark High SchoolInez, KY
Vocational School from Certificate Nurses Aide
05.1995
Skills
- Peer Support Ethics
- Recovery guidance
- Boundary Setting
- Substance abuse awareness
- Rapport Building
- Self-Care Management
- Problem-solving skills
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Behavioral Health Knowledge
- Stress reduction techniques
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- Relapse Prevention
- Recovery planning
- Emotional Support
Certification
- Peer support specialist certification
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Horizons Recovery
03.2024 - Current
Trainky.com
Peer Support Specialist
Sullivan And Cogliano Training Centers
Peer Support Specialist
Sheldon Clark High School
Student
Sheldon Clark High School
Vocational School from Certificate Nurses Aide
- Peer support specialist certification
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