Tracey Bennafield
Newport News,Virginia
Summary
Proactive Peer Recovery Specialist with extensive experience in MH/SUD and housing support, to include 13 key aspects of housing quality standards inspections and housing choice voucher HQS training, enhancing client recovery through emotional support, crisis intervention, and personalized relapse prevention. Skilled in navigating social services, teaching self-advocacy, and fostering supportive environments. Brings compassionate counseling and advocacy to improve client outcomes while maintaining confidentiality and compliance to sustain their housing.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist, II
Hampton-Newport News Community Service Board
07.2024 - Current
- Supported clients in navigating social services systems to ensure access to necessary resources for successful recovery.
- Assisted clients in achieving their personal goals by providing continuous emotional support and resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, preventing relapse and promoting continued growth in recovery.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with industry trends and enhance professional expertise as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
- Conducted regular check-ins with clients, monitoring progress and addressing any barriers to recovery.
- Improved the overall recovery process for clients by advocating for their needs within the treatment team.
- Documented client interactions accurately and diligently, ensuring proper tracking of progress over time.
- Empowered clients by teaching effective communication skills, self-advocacy techniques, and coping strategies.
- Created a safe space for open dialogue among peers, encouraging shared experiences and mutual support during group sessions.
- Established trusting relationships with clients through empathetic listening, understanding, and genuine connection during one-on-one sessions.
- Coordinated closely with clinical staff regarding updates on client progress or concerns that may require additional intervention or support.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
Peer Recovery Specialist - MH /SUD
Hampton - Newport News CSB
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported clients in navigating social services systems to ensure access to necessary resources for successful recovery.
- Assisted clients in achieving their personal goals by providing continuous emotional support and resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, preventing relapse and promoting continued growth in recovery.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with industry trends and enhance professional expertise as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
- Connected clients with community resources and services, fostering a strong support network for sustained recovery.
- Created a safe space for open dialogue among peers, encouraging shared experiences and mutual support during group sessions.
- Assisted clients in identifying personal strengths and challenges, fostering self-awareness and growth towards a healthier lifestyle.
- Provided guidance to clients in developing personalized relapse prevention plans, increasing success rates and long-term stability.
- Coordinated closely with clinical staff regarding updates on client progress or concerns that may require additional intervention or support.
- Maintained confidentiality while sharing success stories with other professionals to promote best practices in peer recovery roles.
- Conducted regular check-ins with clients, monitoring progress and addressing any barriers to recovery.
- Documented client interactions accurately and diligently, ensuring proper tracking of progress over time.
- Empowered clients by teaching effective communication skills, self-advocacy techniques, and coping strategies.
- Established trusting relationships with clients through empathetic listening, understanding, and genuine connection during one-on-one sessions.
- Improved the overall recovery process for clients by advocating for their needs within the treatment team.
- Increased client engagement with treatment programs by facilitating group sessions and workshops.
- Supported clients with compassionate, empathetic face-to-face counseling.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Tracked client participation in treatment services to identify attendance issues.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues.
- Listened to clients' concerns and provided encouragement and support.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to support and encourage client growth.
Peer Recovery Specialist / Housing Specialist
Hampton - Newport News CSB
07.2018 - 03.2023
- Supported clients in navigating social services systems to ensure access to necessary resources for successful recovery.
- Assisted clients in achieving their personal goals by providing continuous emotional support and resources.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed, preventing relapse and promoting continued growth in recovery.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current with industry trends and enhance professional expertise as a Peer Recovery Specialist.
- Enhanced client recovery by developing and implementing individualized peer support plans.
- Provided guidance to clients in developing personalized relapse prevention plans, increasing success rates and long-term stability.
- Empowered clients by teaching effective communication skills, self-advocacy techniques, and coping strategies.
- Created a safe space for open dialogue among peers, encouraging shared experiences and mutual support during group sessions.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA guidelines.
- Signposted additional support services, including housing, employment and childcare assistance.
Education
No Degree - Human Services
Thomas Nelson Community College
Hampton, VAHigh School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Williamsburg, VA06.1979
Skills
- HQS Inspector
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Self-Care Techniques
- Relapse Prevention
- Mental Health awareness
Certification
Housing Choice Voucher HQS Training
13 key aspects of HQS Inspections
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist, II
Hampton-Newport News Community Service Board
07.2024 - Current
Peer Recovery Specialist - MH /SUD
Hampton - Newport News CSB
03.2023 - 07.2024
Peer Recovery Specialist / Housing Specialist
Hampton - Newport News CSB
07.2018 - 03.2023
No Degree - Human Services
Thomas Nelson Community College
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Housing Choice Voucher HQS Training
13 key aspects of HQS Inspections
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