Patricia Burdick
Peer Specialist
Oswego
Summary
Skilled Peer Specialist with strong background helping clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Recovery Peer Advocate
Farnham Family Services
2022.05 - Current
- Developed tailored action plans that addressed each client''s specific barriers to achieving personal goals.
- Built trust with clients through active listening and understanding their unique needs.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, calmly deescalating situations while prioritizing patient safety.
Clubhouse Specialist
Oswego County Opportunities
2021.12 - 2022.01
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Implemented variety of fun and recreational recovery focused activities for participants.
- Encouraged youth participants to develop own activities and leadership skills through group discussions.
Catholic, Peer Specialist
Charities
2018.07 - 2020.07
- Provide peer support services to consumers in the program setting, community, or in the consumer's home.
- Assist consumers in recovery management, including identifying recovery goals, barriers to achieving these goals and strategies to meeting goals.
- Assisting individuals to establish personal goals and implement strategies to accomplish those goals
- Connecting individuals within community and further organizations to aid in mental health recovery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oswego High School
Oswego, NY 2005.09 - 2010.05
Associate of Science - Psychology
Monroe Community College
East Rochester, NY 2020.01 - 2021.12
Skills
Excellent time managementMultitaskingPunctual
Self-Motivated
Dependable and Responsible
Community Resources
Advocacy
Certification
NYS Peer Certification
Timeline
NYS CRPA
2022-09
Recovery Peer Advocate
Farnham Family Services
2022.05 - Current
Clubhouse Specialist
Oswego County Opportunities
2021.12 - 2022.01
Associate of Science - Psychology
Monroe Community College
2020.01 - 2021.12
NYS Peer Certification
2019-05
Catholic, Peer Specialist
Charities
2018.07 - 2020.07
High School Diploma -
Oswego High School
2005.09 - 2010.05