Shauna Barrett
Junction City,KY
Summary
Dedicated Peer Support Specialist with expertise in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. Focused on developing trusting relationships and tailored treatment plans that enhance client engagement and recovery. Skilled in assessing needs and advocating for holistic support strategies, effectively addressing emotional challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Victory Counseling and Behavioral Health
Somerset, Kentucky
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Built supportive, trusting relationships with clients to encourage engagement in services and treatment goals.
- Facilitated access to groceries, housing stability, and daily routines for clients, while coordinating transport to medical and mental health appointments.
- Used trauma informed and recovery oriented approaches to support emotional regulation and coping skills.
- Observed and reported changes in client behavior, mood, or functioning to supervisors and care team members.
- Collaborated with therapists to create personalized treatment plans.
- Delivered emotional support to clients in individual and group sessions, fostering an environment of trust and engagement.
Peer Support Specialist
Chapters of Life
Columbia, Kentucky
05.2024 - 03.2025
- Supported individuals in overcoming harmful drug and alcohol addictions through personalized guidance.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need of emotional and mental support.
- Conducted assessments to identify needs, strengths, and resources of clients.
- Monitored client activities to evaluate and adjust treatment plans for improved client outcomes.
- Coordinated referrals for additional services to address specific client needs and enhance overall support.
- Advocated for client needs within the treatment team meetings.
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical guidelines consistently.
Education
General -
Boyle County High School
Danville, KY05-2001
Some College (No Degree) - Esthetics
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KYSkills
- Client advocacy
- Crisis management
- Trauma care
- Needs assessment
- Treatment planning
- Recovery strategy
- Behavioral assessment
- Emotional support
- Problem resolution
- Active listening
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Guidance
- Leadership skills
- Empathy skills
- Relapse management
Certification
Adult Peer Support
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Victory Counseling and Behavioral Health
04.2025 - 09.2025
Peer Support Specialist
Chapters of Life
05.2024 - 03.2025
General -
Boyle County High School
Some College (No Degree) - Esthetics
Bluegrass Community And Technical College