Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Misty Seals

Misty Seals

Rudy,AR

Summary

Dedicated Peer Support Specialist skilled in recovery guidance and conflict resolution. Proven ability to create safe environments for impactful discussions and empower peers through effective problem-solving techniques.

Overview

1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Nationally Credentialed Peer Support Specialist

Washington County Drug Court
Fayetteville, AR
11.2024 - Current
  • Built professional relationships with participants on my caseload based upon trust and honesty by using active listening skills combined with compassion and understanding.
  • Empower peers by teaching effective problem-solving skills that they can apply in real-life situations.
  • Facilitate two support groups weekly, creating a safe space for open discussion and shared experiences.
  • Started the first alumni group with WCDC which has proven to reduce recidivism in the county which I work.
  • Created what we call a "Peer Party" once a month to show our participants that recovery can be fun.
  • Create a safe and supportive environment for peers to discuss issues.
  • I use my lived experience as a pillar of strength and encouragement to assist my peers on their recovery journey.

Accounting/Payroll Manager

Sparks Hospital
Fort Smith, AR
02.2006 - 08.2015

Managed payroll team, approved payroll submissions, oversaw executive level and physician payroll, maintained physician contracts, collaborated on development of online program to streamline accounts payable. Acted as a board member for a non-profit organization called the Good Neighbor Foundation, which assisted health care workers in need of financial aid.

Managed payroll processing for over 500 employees, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

Developed and implemented streamlined accounting procedures to enhance financial reporting efficiency.

Oversaw monthly reconciliations of accounts, maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Springdale High School
Springdale, AR

28 Hours Toward Accounting Degree - Accounting and Finance

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
1997

Skills

  • Peer support principles
  • Recovery support
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Recovery support
  • Support group facilitation
  • Group facilitation
  • Recovery support
  • Positive environment creation
  • Boundary setting
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Coping methods
  • Client privacy practices

Accomplishments

    Core Peer Recovery Specialist

    Nationally Credentialed

    Advanced Peer in Training

    6000+ hours of direct paid peer support

    750 hours of paid supervised peer support

    205 hours of continuing education

Certification

  • NCPS - National Certified Peer Specialist

Timeline

Nationally Credentialed Peer Support Specialist

Washington County Drug Court
11.2024 - Current

Accounting/Payroll Manager

Sparks Hospital
02.2006 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Springdale High School

28 Hours Toward Accounting Degree - Accounting and Finance

University of Arkansas