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MELISSA TAZ WOOD

Stockbridge,GA

Summary

Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 20 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Breakthrough Recovery Outreach
01.2023 - Current
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Fostered relationships with partner agencies and other interested parties to build pipeline of supportive services.
  • Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
  • Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
  • Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of equipment and operating systems.

MAINTENANCE WORKER

NORTH ATLANTA CHURCH OF CHRIST
11.2021 - Current
  • Performed general cleaning of over 20 buildings and properties
  • Provided groundskeeping services, such as landscaping and snow removal
  • Repaired machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.

BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

ATLANTA DETOX
09.2022 - 09.2022
  • Monitored clients' use of medications
  • Acted as client advocates to coordinate required services or to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations
  • Guided clients in development of skills or strategies for dealing with problems
  • Collected information about clients through interviews, observation and tests.

OFFICE ASSISTANT

PEER EMPOWERING
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Examined over 100 documents and forms for accuracy, enforcing conformance to company rules and regulations
  • Developed materials to coordinate and assist with employee training
  • Sorted and indexed correspondence, setting up and maintaining specialized filing systems
  • Mobilized office operations by sorting deliveries and ordering and organizing supplies.

Education

Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Speciali -

Georgia Council 4 Recovery
Atlanta GA
12.2021

Skills

  • Basic Mathematics
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Maintenance and Repair
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Creative Solutions
  • Team Meetings
  • Peer Interaction
  • Leadership skills
  • Effective collaboration and interaction
  • Recovery Guidance
  • Mental health services
  • Case management proficiency
  • Skilled in intake interviewing

Timeline

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Breakthrough Recovery Outreach
01.2023 - Current

BEHAVIOR TECHNICIAN

ATLANTA DETOX
09.2022 - 09.2022

MAINTENANCE WORKER

NORTH ATLANTA CHURCH OF CHRIST
11.2021 - Current

OFFICE ASSISTANT

PEER EMPOWERING
03.2021 - 09.2022

Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Speciali -

Georgia Council 4 Recovery

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