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Nicole Gerty

Plain City,OH

Summary

Empathetic and Professional Family Peer Support Specialist proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Working with genuine concern for wellbeing of families. Understanding Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with more than five years of expertise providing mental health support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Parent /Family Peer Support Specialist

Council For Union County Families
12.2020 - Current
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of all systems of care families in Union County are involved and shared this information with others struggling during stressful family situations and crisis.
  • Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
  • Continued FREDLA training and became certified to teach trainings and train the trainer. Still actively teach trainings for FREDLA
  • Attend IEP meetings, court dates, juvenile treatment court, child protective services meetings and worked closely with clients, administrators and guidance counselors in Fairbanks and Marysville School Systems

Social Worker

Council For Union County Families
06.2018 - Current
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
  • Signposted resources for improved client and family access to mental health services.
  • Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
  • Participated in professional development and training opportunities to enhance clinical skills.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hilliard Family Health
01.1999 - 05.2001
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

Education

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon, OH
05.2020

Skills

  • Social Perceptiveness and Active Listener
  • Team Player
  • Effective Working Relationships with families and systems of care
  • Organized with time management skills to optimize availability to families
  • Ability to model strength based approach in working with families in crisis
  • Attends regular professional developments and trainings on issues relevant to family peer support
  • Strong relationships with all systems families must navigate when seeking support
  • Able to share story strategically to optimize effectiveness to families
  • Obtained Wrightslaw training to be current on all IEP laws and procedures

Timeline

Parent /Family Peer Support Specialist

Council For Union County Families
12.2020 - Current

Social Worker

Council For Union County Families
06.2018 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Hilliard Family Health
01.1999 - 05.2001

Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Capella University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

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