Penny Beach
Kenton
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience, excelling program development and community engagement. Proven track record in enhancing resource availability and advocating for clients' rights. Skilled in budget ovein rsight and crisis management, fostering impactful recovery journeys through innovative peer-led initiatives. Passionate about empowering individuals and strengthening community ties.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Peer Center Manager / CPRS Supervisor
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions
Marysville
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Supervised PRS staff to ensure compliance with OhioMHAS guidelines and recovery principles.
- Managed multi-site peer centers while coordinating with clinical leadership.
- Oversaw budgets for operations, client services, and special events.
- Strengthened community partnerships to enhance resource availability.
- Led staff development initiatives and conducted evaluations with tailored growth plans.
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions
Marysville
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Facilitated SMART Recovery, Art in Recovery, life skills, and Active Recovery groups for client support.
- Guided clients in leveraging recovery capital through lived experience and advocacy.
- Developed and executed peer-led programs emphasizing life rebuilding strategies.
- Organized client-centered activities to enhance active participation in recovery journeys.
- Conducted individual client engagements focusing on personal interests and finding unique and "out-of-box" strategies to help establish their recovery plans.
Quick Response Team
Family Resource Center
Findlay
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Conducted visits with overdose survivors and family within 72 hours of reported events.
- Connected survivors with treatment providers on same day if they expressed readiness.
- Supplied local treatment and recovery resources to survivors and families.
- Encouraged survivors to meet with staff from the Hancock Public Health Department for naloxone kits, harm reduction tools, and education on communicable diseases.
- Delivered ongoing follow-up support throughout treatment and recovery process.
Forensic Case Manager / STAR & Opioid Impact Panel Facilitator
Family Resource Center
Findlay
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Linked probation and jail-based clients with essential community resources.
- Advocated for clients' rights in court and throughout probation processes.
- Assisted clients in locating high-quality care options, including inpatient SUD treatment and primary care.
- Facilitated educational Impact panel, Survivors Talking About Recovery, addressing emerging drug trends, and combating stigma surrounding substance use disorder. This was a diversion program through the Hancock County Municipal Court.
Jail-Based Peer Support / Community-Based Case Manager
Century Health
Findlay
04.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided peer support and reentry case management for incarcerated clients.
- Connected individuals to stable housing, employment, and sober support.
Education
Social Work Candidate -
Owens Community College
Findlay, OH08-2027
Skills
- Leadership and staff development
- Program development and group facilitation
- Program compliance and budget oversight
- Community outreach
- Public speaking and coaching
- Grant writing
- Client advocacy and recocery planning (WHAM & WRAP)
- Training facilitation
- Case management
- Crisis management and mental health first aid
- Motivational Interviewing
Certification
- OhioMHAS Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
- OhioMHAS Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Supervisor
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA II)
- SMART Recovery Facilitator
- Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) Facilitator
- Mental Health First Aid
- CPR/AED/First Aid
- Matrix Model & Living in Balance
References
- Peggy Wood-Lomax, Executive Director, Associated Charities, (419) 618-9021, pewood7@aol.com
- Rachel Hudgel, Director of Business Development, Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions, (614) 738-2398, rhudgel@lighthousebhsolutions.com
- Jackie Doodley, Peer Recovery Supporter and Advocate, Twin Valley, (614) 440-2737, jacqueline.doodley@mha.ohio.gov
Timeline
Regional Peer Center Manager / CPRS Supervisor
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions
11.2022 - 06.2025
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions
04.2021 - 10.2022
Quick Response Team
Family Resource Center
12.2020 - 02.2021
Forensic Case Manager / STAR & Opioid Impact Panel Facilitator
Family Resource Center
06.2019 - 11.2020
Jail-Based Peer Support / Community-Based Case Manager
Century Health
04.2018 - 05.2019
Social Work Candidate -
Owens Community College
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