Samantha Martin
Conway,SC
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 18 motnhs 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 [Number] years of expertise providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Counselor
Apex Recovery Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Engaged in regular supervision sessions with a licensed mental health professional to discuss case management and receive guidance for improved client care.
- Provided crisis intervention services, maintaining a calm and supportive presence during difficult situations.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
- Served as resource to support help desk requests.
- Enhanced client progress by conducting individual and group counseling sessions tailored to their unique needs.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Mentored new peer support counselors in agency policies and procedures while modeling effective counseling techniques.
- Gained expirience inputting KIPU notes on individual clients.
- Transported clients to and from NA, AA, and CMA meetings as well as wellbriety talking circles.
Event Coordinator/Sobriety Mentor
The Spot Sober Lounge
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Employed social media platforms effectively to promote upcoming events, reaching a wider audience base.
- Coordinated meeting schedules for NA, AA, CMA,FA, and HA.
- Helped people with addiction find halfway houses, sober livings, and IOP programs.
- Gained resources to help others in addiction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Union High School
Buckeye, AZAssociate of Applied Science - Addiction Counseling
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZ05.2026
Skills
- Student Ability Evaluation
- Orientation Programs
- Individual and family support
- Emotional Support
- Course Counseling
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Family Assistance
- Alcohol and substance abuse
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Resource Navigation
Certification
- CPS - Certified Peer Specialist
- CPI Certified
- CPR certified
Currently taking life coach certification classes. I also chaired Fentanyal Anonymous meetings
Currently taking life coach classes to become a certified life coach. I want to be able to give clients a better understanding of self care and mental care.
In Phoenix, Arizona I chaired Fentanyl Anonymous meetings every Friday.
Timeline
Peer Support Counselor
Apex Recovery Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation
07.2023 - 02.2024
Event Coordinator/Sobriety Mentor
The Spot Sober Lounge
07.2023 - 02.2024
High School Diploma -
Buckeye Union High School
Associate of Applied Science - Addiction Counseling
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
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