Sonia Taylor
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers. Understanding Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with more than [Number] years of expertise providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively. Hardworking Peer Support Specialist committed to coaching peers through life challenges. Develops customized plans for individual issues. Engaging and outgoing with strong communication skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
RI International Bridge Center OF Hope
01.2021 - Current
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
Home Health Care Provider
Holistic Health Care Services
07.2006 - 11.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Mental Health Specialist
Allen's Consultation And Training
11.2004 - 06.2006
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Monitored patients and assessed suicide risks.
- Created and administered group [Type] psycho-education programs to provide life skills, family support and community integration services to patients.
- Presented lectures and seminars in community to increase awareness of mental health issues.
- Communicated with clients to develop social and psychiatric observations.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening in day-to-day life in order to help each person develop insight into personal experiences and relationships
- Evaluated patients and implemented comprehensive treatment plans to enhance mental health.
Pharmacy Technician
Health Alliance
12.2002 - 06.2004
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Department Of Juvenile Services
07.1999 - 12.2002
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes or recreational activities.
- Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each juvenile offender.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Supervised [Number] inmates during mealtime and recreational time.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Residential Counselor
Southern University And A&m College - Baton Rouge La
10.1984 - 06.1999
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Encouraged clients to develop self-advocacy skills and to become active participants in own treatment plans.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Baton Rouge, LA05.1979
Skills
- Life Skills Education
- Communication Abilities
- Planning Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Public Relations
- Cognitive Behavior Practices
- Coping Methods
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
RI International Bridge Center OF Hope
01.2021 - Current
Home Health Care Provider
Holistic Health Care Services
07.2006 - 11.2021
Mental Health Specialist
Allen's Consultation And Training
11.2004 - 06.2006
Pharmacy Technician
Health Alliance
12.2002 - 06.2004
Juvenile Detention Officer
Department Of Juvenile Services
07.1999 - 12.2002
Residential Counselor
Southern University And A&m College - Baton Rouge La
10.1984 - 06.1999
High School Diploma -
Scotlandville Magnet High School
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