Sarah Chatman
Waco,TX
Summary
Dynamic Recovery Support Peer Specialist with a proven track record at Christian Farms Treehouse, leveraging empathy and resource navigation to enhance client recovery. Skilled in relapse prevention and multicultural competence, I foster resilience through personalized support and creative coping strategies, empowering clients to reintegrate successfully into society.
Experienced with peer counseling and mental health support, fostering safe and supportive environments. Utilizes active listening and empathetic communication to build trust and promote recovery. Knowledge of crisis intervention and patient advocacy, ensuring effective support and resource navigation.
Professional with solid background in peer support and mental health advocacy. Skilled in active listening, crisis intervention, and providing empathetic guidance. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving impactful results. Reliable, adaptable, and adept at meeting evolving needs with compassion and professionalism.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Support Peer Specialist
Christian Farms Treehouse
04.2024 - Current
- Served as an advocate for clients during meetings and treatment planning sessions, ensuring their voices were heard and needs addressed.
- Connected clients with appropriate community resources, facilitating their reintegration into society.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring accurate records of client progress and achievements.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to enhance professional skills and stay current on best practices in the field of peer support.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing personalized support and sharing lived experiences.
- Implemented creative coping strategies tailored to individual client needs that promoted resilience during challenging times.
Facilitator (Volunteer) Bridges To Life
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
03.2012 - 03.2024
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Promoted continuous learning within the organization by sharing best practices and lessons learned from various facilitation experiences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health /Youth Counseling
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX05-2016
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Relapse prevention
- Social media engagement
- Multicultural competence
- Self-care strategies
- Resource navigation
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Certification
- Suicide Training - 3 DAYS
Timeline
Recovery Support Peer Specialist
Christian Farms Treehouse
04.2024 - Current
Facilitator (Volunteer) Bridges To Life
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
03.2012 - 03.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health /Youth Counseling
McLennan Community College
Similar Profiles
Lori BrownLori Brown
Intern at Christian Farms TreehouseIntern at Christian Farms Treehouse
Janelle ReyesJanelle Reyes
Assistant Teacher at TreeHouse Christian Learning CenterAssistant Teacher at TreeHouse Christian Learning Center
Leigh Ann ThayerLeigh Ann Thayer
Orthodontic Billing Specialist/Billing Specialist/Medical Receptionist at Treehouse OrthodonticsOrthodontic Billing Specialist/Billing Specialist/Medical Receptionist at Treehouse Orthodontics