Todd Waldeck
Elizabethtown,KY
Summary
Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 3 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services. Understanding Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with more than 3 years of expertise providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Peer Support Specialist
Goodwill Industries Of Kentucky
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Promoted a strengths-based approach for clients through active listening and empathy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for clients.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
- Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure access to appropriate resources and services within the community.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, supporting case management efforts.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety for all involved parties.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by maintaining confidentiality, respect, and non-judgmental attitudes.
- Contributed to program improvement by conducting evaluations of service delivery methods and suggesting modifications based on client feedback.
- Empowered clients by teaching effective problem-solving skills that they can apply in real-life situations.
- Coordinated with treatment providers on individual client cases ensuring continuity of care throughout the entire process.
- Encouraged self-care among peers by facilitating wellness workshops focused on stress reduction techniques like mindfulness exercises or yoga classes.
- Increased community awareness about mental health issues by participating in outreach events such as mental health fairs or informational presentations.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
- Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge of equipment and operating systems.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Adult Peer Support Specialist
Stepworks Recovery Center
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Promoted a strengths-based approach for clients through active listening and empathy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for clients.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
- Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to engage in healthy behaviors.
- Facilitated peer support groups, creating a safe space for open discussion and shared experiences.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure access to appropriate resources and services within the community.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, supporting case management efforts.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
Substance Abuse Technician
The Commitment House
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Reduced substance abuse relapse rates by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and interventions.
- Improved client outcomes through consistent monitoring, assessment, and documentation of progress in therapy sessions.
- Enhanced patient engagement with culturally sensitive counseling techniques tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Contributed to a multidisciplinary team by providing valuable insight for comprehensive care planning and decisionmaking.
- Ensured safe living environments through thorough inspections, compliance with regulations, and prompt reporting of any issues discovered.
- Assisted clients in developing essential life skills such as time management, problem-solving, and healthy coping mechanisms for long-term success.
- Provided empathetic support during crisis intervention situations, deescalating tensions and facilitating appropriate resolutions.
- Collaborated with community resources to coordinate aftercare services for clients transitioning out of the program.
- Educated clients on the dangers of substance abuse and the benefits of sobriety through group workshops and one-on-one counseling sessions.
- Promoted positive behavior change by reinforcing achievements and supporting clients'' personal growth in recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05.2026
State Certification - Community Support Associate
New Vista Mental Health And Recovery Training
Lexington, KY12.2023
30 Continuing Education Hours - Mental Health Services, Addiction Treatment
Betty Ford, Hazelden
Rancho Mirage, CA04.2023
State Certification - Adult Peer Support Specialist
Renest Recovery Center
Elizabethtown, KY05.2022
Skills
- Resource Navigation
- Relationship-building skills
- Arranging transportation
- Social activity planning
- Appointment Scheduling
- Mental Health Services
- Relationship cultivation
- Communication abilities
- Recovery guidance
- Interpersonal abilities
- Leadership skills
- Planning skills
- Recovery planning
- Service navigation
- Providing direction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Problem-solving skills
- Boundary Setting
- Substance abuse awareness
- Empathy Development
- Self-Care Management
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Relapse Prevention
- Stress reduction techniques
- Peer Support Ethics
- Behavioral Health Knowledge
- Group Counseling
- Schedule Management
- Support Group Facilitation
- Needs Assessment
- Intervention Support
- Care Planning
- Mental Health Support
- Reliability
- Decision-Making
- Relationship Building
- Staff Training
- Professional Demeanor
- Excellent Communication
- Emotional Support
- Self Motivation
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Coping Methods
- Data Confidentiality
- Team building
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- Adult Peer Support State CertificationTraining - 30 Hours
- State Certified Community Support Associate, New Vista - 10 Hours
Affiliations
- Hardin County COPE
Member of the Central Kentucky Reentry Coallition
A body of several State and local resources that aid in the reentry of inmates back into society.
Timeline
Adult Peer Support Specialist
Goodwill Industries Of Kentucky
04.2023 - Current
Adult Peer Support Specialist
Stepworks Recovery Center
02.2021 - 04.2023
Substance Abuse Technician
The Commitment House
01.2020 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
State Certification - Community Support Associate
New Vista Mental Health And Recovery Training
30 Continuing Education Hours - Mental Health Services, Addiction Treatment
Betty Ford, Hazelden
State Certification - Adult Peer Support Specialist
Renest Recovery Center
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