Sara Hansen
Muscatine
Summary
Experienced recovery professional with strong background in peer support and mental health services. Known for effective team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in crisis intervention, advocacy, and motivational interviewing. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring high standards are consistently met.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
Unitypoint/Robert Young Center
11.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients in achieving their personal goals by providing continuous emotional support and resources.
- Supported clients in navigating social services systems to ensure access to necessary resources for successful recovery.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, preventing relapse and promoting continued growth in recovery.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with industry trends and enhance professional expertise as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
- Empowered clients by teaching effective communication skills, self-advocacy techniques, and coping strategies.
- Conducted regular check-ins with clients, monitoring progress and addressing any barriers to recovery.
Parent Partner
Children and Families of Iowa
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Completed frequent visits to family homes to check on progress.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to expand available support networks for families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive service planning and delivery.
- Utilized experience in child welfare system to better serve parents.
- Connected families with community resources to address various challenges such as housing, food insecurity, and healthcare access.
- Scheduled and attended family and individual meetings to set family goals and achievement plans.
Line Coordinator
Vermeer Manufacturing
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining line coordination processes and implementing new strategies.
- Monitored employee performance closely, providing guidance where necessary while recognizing achievements to maintain high morale.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of equipment and workspaces.
- Worked with management in coordinating and planning line activities.
- Monitored, recorded and tracked production progress to meet aggressive production quotas.
Education
GED -
Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IA05-2003
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Self-care techniques
- Relapse prevention
- Motivational interviewing
- Resource navigation
- Recovery planning
- Substance abuse
- Peer support
- Documentation
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
Certification
Board Certified Peer Specialist
Certified in Case Management
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
Unitypoint/Robert Young Center
11.2019 - Current
Parent Partner
Children and Families of Iowa
04.2017 - 03.2021
Line Coordinator
Vermeer Manufacturing
03.2014 - 01.2017
GED -
Muscatine Community College
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