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MELVIN OLIVER

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Certified Peer Support professional with solid experience in supporting individuals through recovery and personal growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective communication. Skilled in active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. Passionate about fostering supportive and inclusive environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Community Access
04.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated peer support sessions to enhance clients' coping strategies and resilience.
  • Developed individualized recovery plans, service plans, and safety plans in collaboration with clients.
  • Educated clients on available resources, promoting self-advocacy and empowerment.
  • Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment to encourage open communication about personal challenges and goals.
  • Mentored new peer support specialists, sharing best practices and modeling effective techniques for supporting diverse client populations.
  • Strengthened relationships between clients and their natural support systems by offering guidance on effective communication techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety and stability within the supportive environment.
  • Provide participants with psychoeducation about the interaction between substance use and mental illness, and connect participants with harm reduction and substance use-related resources
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans based on clients'' individual strengths, needs, and preferences.

SITE SUPERVISOR

ALLIED UNIVERSAL
09.2015 - 01.2019
  • Created and implemented security standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Planned, directed, and coordinated security activities to safeguard company assets, employees, guests, and others on company property.
  • Conducted physical examinations of property to ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
  • Monitored security policies and procedures to ensure compliances with internal security policies, licensing requirements, and applicable government security requirements, policies, and directives.
  • Assigned security staff or personnel to -
  • Identified, investigated, and resolved security breaches.

SECURITY GUARD

MADISON SECURITY
09.2012 - 02.2013
  • Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  • Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized person, or unusual occurrences.
  • Operate detecting devices to screen individual and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non- business hours or when switchboard is closed.

Education

Peer Training Program -

Howie the Harp Advocacy Center
09.2025

CASAC-T - CASACT

Outreach Training Insitute
117-11Myrtle Ave, Richmond Hil, Ny 11418
03-2026

Skills

  • Peer advocacy
  • Mental health awareness
  • Self-care techniques
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Wellness strategies
  • Relationship building skills
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Community Access
04.2024 - Current

SITE SUPERVISOR

ALLIED UNIVERSAL
09.2015 - 01.2019

SECURITY GUARD

MADISON SECURITY
09.2012 - 02.2013

Peer Training Program -

Howie the Harp Advocacy Center

CASAC-T - CASACT

Outreach Training Insitute

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