Open To Work
Rhiannon Niester
Peer Support Specialist
Alpena,MI
Summary
I am a Peer Support Specialist with a focus on crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Skilled in emotional and trauma intelligence, de-escalation, and advocacy. Compassionate and empathetic with genuine concern for the well-being of others. Determined with a high level of compassion and empathy with assisting individuals in various stages of mental health and addiction recovery; with genuine concern for the well-being of others. Eager to leverage strong collaboration skills to enhance client outcomes and foster self-advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health
Alpena, MI
04.2024 - 04.2026
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in high need of emotional and mental support.
- Provided emotional support and lived experience to individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges.
- Encouraged goal-setting and self-advocacy among individuals in their recovery journey.
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies for daily living.
- Educated clients about available community resources and services.
- Documented individuals' progress of goals within IPOS and reported information to the appropriate care team.
- Adhered to confidentiality, ethical guidelines, policies, and applicable laws and regulations at all times.
Supportive Independence Program worker
Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health
Alpena, MI
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted individuals in accessing community resources and support services.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records in electronic systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure effective continuity of care.
- Provided individualized guidance and support to adults with intellectual disabilities in developing basic life and social skills.
- Mentored new staff at individual sites and required documentation.
Education
Certified Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health
MI Peers
Lansing, MI09-2024
High School Diploma -
Onaway Are Community Schools
Onaway, MI05-2020
Skills
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Resource networking
- Case documentation
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management
- Goal setting/Recovery planning
- Problem solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Active listening
- Peer guidance
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health
04.2024 - 04.2026
Supportive Independence Program worker
Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health
06.2022 - 04.2024
Certified Peer Support Specialist - Mental Health
MI Peers
High School Diploma -
Onaway Are Community Schools