Nik Sadecky
Summary
Recovery support specialist with experience supporting individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental health struggles, housing instability, and recovery related barriers. Dynamic public speaker skilled in group facilitation, peer-support, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, recovery planning, and community engagement. Passionate about fostering community connection, creating inclusive environments, and engaging individuals through strengths based support.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overdose awareness trainer
Communities for recovery
Austin, TX
02.2025 - Current
- Tailored training experiences to large groups in a variety of settings across multiple counties in central Texas.
- Facilitated workshops focused on life saving and community preparedness.
- Collaborated with staff to create supportive learning environments.
- Personally trained over two thousand participants.
- Distributed thousands of doses of life saving medications to give people the chance for recovery.
- Developed connections with outside organizations in healthcare, justice involvement, housing, learning, outreach, community service, treatment providers, and community partners.
- Support community events, tabling events in various settings, workshops, and recovery oriented program training.
- Facilitated discussions and educational presentations for individuals and large groups.
Rsps
Communities for recovery
Austin, TX
09.2023 - Current
- Extensive experience supporting individuals affected by substance use disorders, housing instability, mental health challenges, and recovery-related barriers.
- Group facilitation, motivational interviewing, peer support, harm reduction, recovery planning, and community engagement.
- Created inclusive trauma informed environments.
- Promoted recovery, wellness, autonomy, and housing stability.
- Known for building authentic relationships, fostering community connection, and engaging individuals through strengths based supports.
- Co-ordinated and facilitated community engagement events.
Volunteer
The Phoenix & Not a glum lot
Austin, TX
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Maintained up-to-date volunteer calendar coordinating scheduling and staff availability.
- Upheld community standards to ensure everyone is included.
- Helped create a culture that is fun, safe, and supportive for all.
- Coordinated partnerships with treatment centers for outreach.
Group Facilitator/RA/RSPS
South Meadows Recovery
Austin, TX
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Facilitated daily groups in the PHP and co-facilitated IOP program groups.
- Kept up to date records within data platforms for complete documentation of activities and events.
- Offered support and assistance to community members .
- De-escalated crisis supporting mental health and wellness.
- Encouraged, supported, and inspired clients to continue seeking treatment or pursue long term recovery.
- Followed all guidelines, instructions, and adhered to confidentiality requirements (i.e. HIPAA).
- Assisted clients by answering questions with regard to experience staying sober through early recovery and navigating "the real world".
- Maintained ongoing contact for peer support purposes.
- Coordinated events for a wider range of experiences within the treatment setting. (music groups, phoenix outreach activities etc.)
Skills
Crisis support and de-escalation
Strong interpersonal skills
Authentic relationships
Group facilitation
Public speaking and education
Strengths based coaching
Harm reduction education
Recovery oriented systems of care knowledge
Certification
- RSPS Recovery support peer specialist
- CPR / first aid certification
- Naloxone administration master training
- Motivation interviewing training
- Trauma informed care training
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Overdose awareness trainer
Communities for recovery
02.2025 - Current
Rsps
Communities for recovery
09.2023 - Current
Group Facilitator/RA/RSPS
South Meadows Recovery
04.2023 - 09.2023
Volunteer
The Phoenix & Not a glum lot