Olivia Ojeda
Brooklyn,MI
Summary
Empathetic Peer Support Specialist proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Offering more than thirty years of sobriety with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Addictions Peer Support Specialist Volunteer
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
10.1984 - Current
- Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and communication skills.
Addictions Counselor
McCullough, Vargas & Associates
05.2009 - 09.2012
- Conducted thorough assessments, gathering information on clients'' substance use history, mental health status, and psychosocial factors influencing their addiction.
- Maintained up-to-date documentation of client progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques when working with resistant clients which led to increased commitment in treatment.
- Improved client satisfaction through empathetic listening and tailored support for individual needs.
- Reduced relapse rates by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and personalized treatment plans.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances with each client which contributed towards better engagement in treatment process.
- Assisted clients in identifying triggers and developing effective coping strategies to maintain sobriety.
Addictions Counselor Intern
Family Services & Children's Aid-Born Free
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Supported clients in building strong recovery network, including connecting them to 12-step meetings and other peer support groups.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute distress or suicidal ideation, ensuring their safety and referring them to appropriate resources.
- Enhanced professional knowledge by attending regular trainings on emerging trends in addiction counseling techniques.
- Reduced relapse rates by implementing evidence-based counseling techniques and personalized treatment plans.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Education
Master of Arts - Addiction Counseling
09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
03.2007
- cum laude graduate
Skills
- Biopsychosocial Assessments
- Boundary Setting
- Conflict Resolution
- Coping Methods
- Group facilitation
- Motivational Interviewing
- Problem-solving skills
- Recovery planning
- Relapse Prevention
- Stress reduction techniques
Certification
- NCPRSS - National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
- CADC-Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Addictions Counselor - McCullough, Vargas & Associates
05.2009 - 09.2012
Addictions Counselor Intern - Family Services & Children's Aid-Born Free
01.2009 - 08.2009
Addictions Peer Support Specialist Volunteer - Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
10.1984 - Current
Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies - Master of Arts, Addiction Counseling
Spring Arbor University - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts And General Studies
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