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Ruben Carrion
Bilingual Peer Specialist
Arvada ,Colorado
Summary
Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers. Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 5 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services. Understanding Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with more than 3 years of expertise providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively. Hardworking Peer Support Specialist committed to coaching peers through life challenges. Develops customized plans for individual issues. Engaging and outgoing with strong communication skills. Focused professional ready to provide assistance in the form of scheduling appointments, accompanying individuals to meetings and supporting the recovery process. A multitasking Peer Support Specialist offering compassion and respect while communicating effectively. Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling 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. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Peer Support Specialist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 5 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services.
Overview
5
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Mile High Recovery Center, Denver, CO
Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Servicios De La Raza
Bilingual Peer Support Specialist
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
- Fostered relationships with partner agencies and other interested parties to build pipeline of supportive services.
- Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of equipment and operating systems.
- Served as resource to support help desk requests.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques.
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders.
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless
Peer Support Specialist
09.2020 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
Lifehouse Recovery Center
Behavior Technician
04.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance, and restocked supplies to support program needs.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Prepared and submitted daily [Type] reports to management.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Participated in patient education, helping to reinforce concepts and treatment plans.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
- Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
- Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
Education
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College , Las Cruces, NM
No Degree from Social
Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School , Weldona, CO
High School Diploma
05.1981
Skills
- Planning Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Recovery Guidance
- Family Assistance
- Interpersonal Abilities
- Social Activity Planning
- Mental Health Services
- Service Navigation
- Relationship-Building Skills
- Effective Collaboration and Interaction
- Arranging Transportation
- Providing Direction
- Relationship Cultivation
- Communication Abilities
- Conflict Resolution
- Resource Navigation
- Recovery Planning
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Emotional Intelligence
- Goal Setting
- Peer Support Ethics
- Boundary Setting
- Relapse Prevention
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Motivational Interviewing
- Case Management
- Active Listening
- Empathy Development
- Substance Abuse Awareness
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- Community Outreach
- Computer Literacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Stress Reduction Techniques
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Behavioral Health Knowledge
- Group Facilitation
- Intervention Support
- Self-Care Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Patient Advocacy
- Referral Coordination
- Care Planning
- Support Group Facilitation
- Needs Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Group Counseling
- Patient Intake
- Documentation and Reporting
- Case Management Proficiency
- Crisis Response
- Patient Referrals
- Coping Methods
- Staff Training
- Community Resources and Education
- Decision-Making
- Mental Health Support
- Social Work
- Emotional Support
- Individual Counseling
- Intervention Planning
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing documentation with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved conflicts which led to resolutions.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Bilingual Peer Support Specialist
Q-Map
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist
Mile High Recovery Center
09.2022 - Current
Bilingual Peer Support Specialist
Servicios De La Raza
04.2022 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
Colorado Coalition For The Homeless
09.2020 - 04.2021
Behavior Technician
Lifehouse Recovery Center
04.2019 - 11.2020
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
No Degree from Social
Weldon Valley Jr/Sr High School
High School Diploma
Bilingual Peer Support Specialist
Q-Map
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