Thomas Andrews
Bear,DE
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
Delaware substance and mental health
Newark, DE
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Helped individuals overcome discrimination, stigmas and trauma by providing encouragement and community resources.
- Researched relevant topics related to mental health services or treatments.
- Instilled hope by promoting positive self-disclosure and actively listening to client needs.
- Created educational materials for staff members related to peer support services.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Interacted with family members of individuals and shared information regarding available community support services.
- Engaged in outreach efforts to increase awareness about the organization's mission and goals.
- Attended trainings focused on best practices for working with individuals experiencing mental health issues.
- Kept pace with changes in research on diagnostic and treatment protocols to give best possible support to clients.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Listened to personal stories, asked probing questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations.
- Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Actively listened and responded empathetically when interacting with clients.
Peer Recovery Specialist
Voices Of Hope
Elkton, MD
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Referred patients for community support outside of treatment and medical providers.
- Collaborated to set goals and outline steps to achieve objectives.
- Facilitated group discussions focused on topics such as relapse prevention planning or managing stressors without resorting to substance use.
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-help programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
- Developed and maintained therapeutic environment within recovery groups, encouraging open communication.
- Developed educational materials related to addiction recovery.
- Advocating for access to housing, employment opportunities, and healthcare benefits for individuals seeking long-term sobriety.
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and creating strategies for achieving them.
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Educated community members on the importance of peer-based recovery support systems.
- Facilitated weekly support groups for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.
- Attended regular staff meetings with clinical supervisors to review best practices for working with recovering individuals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newark High School
Newark, DE01-2008
Skills
- Schedule Management
- Support Group Facilitation
- Treatment Planning
- Care Planning
- Intervention Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Referral Coordination
- Mental Health Support
- Group Facilitation
- Crisis Response
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Community Resources Specialist
Certification
- Currently certificated through the state of Maryland. In the process of reciprocity.
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
Delaware substance and mental health
07.2023 - Current
Peer Recovery Specialist
Voices Of Hope
02.2022 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Newark High School
Similar Profiles
Maryam BinaMaryam Bina
Behavioral Health Case Manager II at Department of Mental Health and Substance AbuseBehavioral Health Case Manager II at Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Jenilyn ByceJenilyn Byce
Mental Health & Substance Use - Student-Led at Surrey Mental Health & Substance Use CentreMental Health & Substance Use - Student-Led at Surrey Mental Health & Substance Use Centre
Ebenezer Ayodele AjayiEbenezer Ayodele Ajayi
Nurse Resident at Substance Abuse & Mental Health CenterNurse Resident at Substance Abuse & Mental Health Center
Nykeira AlstonNykeira Alston
Confirmation Specialist at HomeStar RemodelingConfirmation Specialist at HomeStar Remodeling
Gabrielle McDonaldGabrielle McDonald
Direct Support Professional/Employment Coach at Ability FouscedDirect Support Professional/Employment Coach at Ability Fousced