Sara Soper
Port Townsend,Washington
Summary
Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee
Discovery Behavioral Health
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Recovery Coach
REAL Team Discovery Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication as well as quality of care.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Community outreach
- Supported individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders and walked with them as they navigated legal system
- Helped empower individual to be in charge of their recovery
Peer Counselor
Olympic Personal Growth Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Shared resources, opportunities and activities to support client's sobriety.
- Established trusting relationship with client by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Helped patients to deal with their newfound sobriety and develop coping skills.
- Supported clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Coordinated referrals for services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Utilized person-centered strengths based approach to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
Retailer
Peninsula video
01.1999 - 06.2004
- Helped customers find desired items
- Inventoried merchandise weekly and investigated discrepancies to keep accurate count of each product type
- Located out-of-stock items for customers with other store locations or by directly contacting vendors
Treasurer, Parent Teacher
Board Chair, Tri-Area Cooperative Preschool
04.1999 - 05.2000
- Maintained a positive and encouraging learning environment with the use of positive reinforcement strategies
- Supported students emotionally, socially and academically with one-on-one care
- Incorporated a wide range of activities and field trip opportunities to broaden the horizons of each child
- Organized classroom spaces with multiple stations to engage the students in different ways while boosting learning
- Grant Writing
- Fundraising
- Hired early childhood educators
- Served as liason between the Chimacum School District and Peninsula College
- Served as parent educator
Office manager
Voters revolt
05.1995 - 07.1997
- Ensured that office processes were standardized, communications were regulated, filing systems
Education
Associate of Science - Addiction Studies
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA05.2024
Associate of Arts -
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA01.2024
High School Diploma -
Amphitheater High School
Tucson, Az06.1994
Skills
- Crisis Situations
- Client Coping Mechanisms
- Active Listening
- Dynamic Communication Skills
- Trauma Informed
- Motivational Interviewing
- Resource Advocacy
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Group Facilitation
- Continuing Education
- Case Management
- Relapse Prevention
Timeline
Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee
Discovery Behavioral Health
10.2022 - 12.2023
Recovery Coach
REAL Team Discovery Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 10.2022
Peer Counselor
Olympic Personal Growth Center
05.2021 - 12.2021
Treasurer, Parent Teacher
Board Chair, Tri-Area Cooperative Preschool
04.1999 - 05.2000
Retailer
Peninsula video
01.1999 - 06.2004
Office manager
Voters revolt
05.1995 - 07.1997
Associate of Science - Addiction Studies
Peninsula College
Associate of Arts -
Peninsula College
High School Diploma -
Amphitheater High School
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