Morgan Parker
East Palestine
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist and Community Health Worker with extensive experience in addiction recovery, community outreach, and peer support. Adept at public communication, team motivation, and fostering meaningful connections. Passionate about empowering individuals on their recovery journey and promoting overall wellness in the community. Compassionate Peer Support Specialist with relevant experience in providing emotional, psychological, and practical assistance to individuals facing various challenges. Strengths include strong empathetic communication skills, ability to inspire trust and motivate others towards positive change. Demonstrated impact in previous roles through successful implementation of peer-led initiatives and programs that fostered community engagement and individual empowerment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Health Worker
The Way Station
10.2024 - Current
- Provide community health work and advocacy for individuals navigating pregnancy and chronic disease management
- Facilitate community outreach programs, connecting individuals with essential resources
- Offer empathetic support through active listening and motivational coaching
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and improved health outcomes
Recovery Specialist
Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Supported individuals in early recovery through one-on-one and group sessions
- Provided education on coping skills, relapse prevention, and healthy lifestyle changes
- Assisted clients with accessing treatment programs and community resources
Lead Withdrawal Management Recovery Specialist
Gateway Rehab
06.2021 - 12.2023
- Oversaw withdrawal management services, ensuring safe and compassionate care
- Led and mentored a team of recovery specialists, promoting best practices
- Conducted intake assessments and developed individualized care plans
- Advocated for clients’ needs and collaborated with healthcare providers
Education
Community Health Work Curriculum - Public Health
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2025
Peer Support -
Ohio Peer Support Curriculum
Youngstown, OH12-2024
GED -
East Palestine High School
East Palestine01.2006
Skills
- Peer Support & Advocacy
- Public Communication & Community Outreach
- Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
- Leadership & Team Motivation
- Research & Problem Solving
- Time Management & Organization
- Active Listening & Conflict Resolution
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Health Education & Resource Navigation
- Community outreach
- Client advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational coaching
- Team collaboration
- Care coordination
- Resource allocation
- Infant mortality reduction
- Community-based resources
- Public outreach
- First aid training
- HIPAA guidelines
- Resource advocacy
- Home visiting
- Healthcare advocacy
- Referral coordination
- Health education
- Health promotion
- Mental health care assistance
- Substance abuse treatment coordination
- Motivational interviewing
- Substance abuse prevention
- Supervisory experience
- Patient confidentiality
- Multitasking Abilities
- Cultural sensitivity
- Group discussions
- Health screening
- Goal setting
- Progress monitoring
- Leadership skills
- Time management abilities
Certification
- Peer Supporter, 2025
- TB/STD Certification, 04/01/23
- Employee Annual Training, 01/01/22
- Co-Occurring Disorders / Nonchemical Addictions, 01/01/23
- Basic HIV, 08/01/23
- Understanding Peer Support, 01/01/23
- Suicide Prevention, 01/01/23
- Healing the Healer, 01/01/23
- Abuse Prevention, 03/01/23
References
Available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Health Worker
The Way Station
10.2024 - Current
Recovery Specialist
Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol
06.2023 - 08.2024
Lead Withdrawal Management Recovery Specialist
Gateway Rehab
06.2021 - 12.2023
Community Health Work Curriculum - Public Health
Kent State University
Peer Support -
Ohio Peer Support Curriculum
GED -
East Palestine High School
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