Tonya Singleton
Detroit
Summary
Dynamic Peer Support Specialist with a proven track record at DWHIN, leveraging strong communication and advocacy skills to empower individuals in recovery. Expert in developing personalized treatment plans and fostering trust through active listening. Committed to promoting wellness and independence while effectively coordinating resources and support systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
DWHIN
08.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide guidance and one-on-one support to individuals facing substance abuse, mental health challenges, or psychological trauma.
- Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating personal success in recovery.
- Advocate for clients by offering peer support and sharing knowledge of recovery resources.
- Assist clients in securing housing, employment, and educational opportunities.
- Teach self-advocacy and coping skills to promote long-term wellness and independence.
- Collaborate with medical professionals, family members, and community organizations.
- Help clients develop personalized recovery plans and strategies for rehabilitation.
- Coordinate appointments, therapy sessions, and support group participation.
- Respond to client emergencies with empathy, professionalism, and urgency.
- Maintain accurate recovery progress reports and documentation.
- Use MHWIN, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) for documentation and communication.
- Demonstrate strong communication, cross-cultural, and teamwork skills.
Intake Coordinator
Salvation Army Harbor Light
02.2020 - Current
- Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Communicated with referral sources, physicians, and associated staff to check documentation for proper signatures.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Drew from lived experience with mental health or substance use recovery to support and relate to clients
- Promoted recovery-oriented approaches while engaging individuals in services and advocacy
- Shared knowledge and coping strategies to empower others in managing their own wellness
- Participated in self-help and consumer advocacy groups to support peer empowerment
- Engaged clients with patience, understanding, and compassion
- Built rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Demonstrated strong awareness of local community resources and mental health services
- Maintained professionalism while fostering trust and open communication
- Assisted clients by modeling positive behaviors and healthy coping mechanisms
- Offered peer-level support in navigating systems of care and treatment options
Education
Certificate For Peer Support Recovery -
Detroit Recovery Project
Detroit, MI06-2023
GED -
Kettering High School
Detroit, MI06-1984
Skills
- Planning skills
- Positive environment facilitation
- Relationship cultivation
- Boundary setting
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Active Listenting
- Advocacy
- Goal Setting
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Ethics
- Organization
Certification
- Peer Support Specialist
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
DWHIN
08.2024 - Current
Intake Coordinator
Salvation Army Harbor Light
02.2020 - Current
Certificate For Peer Support Recovery -
Detroit Recovery Project
GED -
Kettering High School
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