Tonya Holt
McKees Rocks,PA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Recovery Specialist with Summit Treatment Services, skilled in relapse prevention strategies and client relationship building. Successfully implemented personalized coping strategies, enhancing long-term recovery success rates. Adept at resource navigation and fostering trust with clients, ensuring comprehensive support throughout their recovery journey. Committed to professional development and best practices in addiction recovery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Recovery Specialist
Summit Treatment Services
02.2023 - Current
- Facilitated recovery planning sessions to identify individual patient needs and goals.
- Developed and implemented personalized coping strategies for patients in recovery programs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for patients.
- Educated patients on addiction recovery resources and community support services.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior staff on best practices in recovery support.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve success rates of long-term recovery for patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients and clinical staff members; effectively communicated concerns or suggestions for improved treatment.
- Continuously sought opportunities for professional development, staying current on best practices and emerging trends within the field of addiction recovery services.
- Maintained detailed case notes, ensuring accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment adjustments.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards in all interactions, ensuring the privacy and dignity of patients throughout their recovery journey.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication throughout the recovery process.
- Assisted patients with housing needs.
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
10.2011 - 02.2023
- Safely transported students to and from school, ensuring compliance with traffic laws.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of buses to maintain operational safety standards.
- Monitored student behavior during transit, fostering a respectful environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents and school officials regarding transportation issues.
- Maintained accurate records of routes, schedules, and incidents for reporting purposes.
- Implemented efficient route adjustments to optimize travel time and fuel usage.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
- Provided a positive environment for students during transportation, fostering respectful interactions and promoting good behavior.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Collaborated with school administrators to address any behavioral issues arising during transportation effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carlynton High School
Carnegie, PABachelor of Science - Counseling
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO04-2027
No Degree - Certified Recovery Specialist
Career Links
Pittsburgh, PA12-2022
Skills
- Upholding workplace boundaries
- Relapse prevention strategies
- Client representation
- Family assistance
- Motivational interviewing
- Self-care strategies
- Resource navigation
- Recovery planning
- Peer support
- Client relationship building
- Documentation
Timeline
Certified Recovery Specialist
Summit Treatment Services
02.2023 - Current
School Bus Driver
First Student Transportation
10.2011 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Carlynton High School
Bachelor of Science - Counseling
Colorado Christian University
No Degree - Certified Recovery Specialist
Career Links