Sherry Horst
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Motivated Peer Support Specialist dedicated to coaching clients through life changes. Creates customized, structured support plans. Energetic and friendly with strong relationship-building skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Community Bridges Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted assessments for new clients entering the program and provided recommendations for treatment plans accordingly.
- Provided one-on-one peer support services to individuals with mental health conditions in a clinical setting.
- Participated in case conferences and staff meetings to discuss best practices and provide feedback on client progress.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Monitored client safety by recognizing potential warning signs of relapse or crisis situations.
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Educated clients about different resources available within the community that could help them reach their goals.
Forklift Operator
Arizona Department of Administration
Phoenix, Arizona
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Arranged merchandise and sales promotion displays or issue sales promotion materials to customers
- Listened to and resolved customers' complaints regarding products or services
- Reviewed lists of dealers, customers, or station drops and load trucks.
Cook
Arizona State Hospital - Morrison
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Scheduled activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times
- Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared
- Verified that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
R.V. Renovation
R.V. Renovators
Mesa, Arizona
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Inspected equipment, structures, or materials
- Installed tile work, marble countertops, cabinets, flooring
- Stained and finished woodwork.
Chef/Restaurant Owner
A Matter of Taste
Los Gatos, California
03.1992 - 05.2006
- Head chef in charge of kitchen and front of house
- Ensured that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene, and cleanliness standards
- Developed new dishes and overhauled menus to attract more clientele.
Education
Vocational Certificate or Credential - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
California Culinary Academy
02.1991
High School Diploma -
Los Gatos High School
08.1984
Skills
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Empathy
- Time management
- Organization
- Adaptable
- Active listener
- Effective communication
- Team player
- Goal oriented
- Leadership
Certification
- Community Kitchen Program Certification, St. Mary's Skill Center, Phoenix, Arizona, 05/01/23
- 40 Hours of Addiction Therapy Certificate of Completion, Department of Economic Security Second Chance Program, Goodyear, Arizona, 01/01/23
- Substance Use Recovery Group Certificate of Completion, Community Medical Services Correctional Health Program, Goodyear, Arizona, 01/01/23
- Food Handlers Certification, ServSafe, 12/01/22
- C.D.L Permit Training Course Certificate of Completion, Department of Economic Security Second Chance Program, Goodyear, Arizona, 11/01/22
- Cognitive - Thinking for A Change Certificate of Completion, State of Arizona, 07/01/22
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Community Bridges Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Forklift Operator
Arizona Department of Administration
12.2021 - 12.2022
Cook
Arizona State Hospital - Morrison
07.2019 - 12.2021
R.V. Renovation
R.V. Renovators
02.2017 - 01.2019
Chef/Restaurant Owner
A Matter of Taste
03.1992 - 05.2006
Vocational Certificate or Credential - Culinary Arts/Chef Training
California Culinary Academy
High School Diploma -
Los Gatos High School
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