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Tyler Huguez

Chicago,IL

Summary

Skilled Peer Recovery Specialist from Trilogy Inc., adept in recovery planning and motivational interviewing. Excelled in navigating resources and advocating for housing and employment, enhancing patient success in long-term sobriety. Demonstrated multicultural sensitivity and mental health awareness, significantly improving client functionality and support systems.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Peer Recovery Specialist

Trilogy Inc.
Chicago, IL
09.2023 - Current
  • Referred patients for community support outside of treatment and medical providers.
  • Compiled personal information and compared against professional knowledge to determine needs and optimum strategies for success.
  • Advocating for access to housing, employment opportunities, and healthcare benefits for individuals seeking long-term sobriety.
  • Communicated with external organizations, social workers and others regarding patient's benefits and resources.
  • Conducted outreach activities to spread awareness of available resources and services.
  • Developed educational materials related to addiction recovery.
  • Supported clients by providing encouragement during difficult times of relapse prevention.
  • Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
  • Maintained client records, tracked progress, and documented interactions with clients.

Legal Aid Intern

Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Maintained current knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws related to the assigned case load.
  • Attended court proceedings as needed in order to provide support to attorneys during trial preparation or actual trial proceedings.
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases.
  • Responded to client calls and inquiries to deliver applicable information.
  • Provided administrative support such as filing documents with the courts or arranging for service of process on parties involved in a lawsuit.
  • Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
  • Prepared correspondence to clients as requested by attorneys.
  • Knowledgeable dealing with pleadings, affidavits, motions and exhibit preparation.

Junior Volunteer

Children's Hospital of Colorado
Englewood, CO
08.2014 - 05.2018
  • Participated in educational workshops for health and wellness promotion.
  • Performed general cleaning duties, keeping work areas clean and organized.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Answered phones, took messages, and directed calls to appropriate staff members.
  • Organized patient rooms, restocked supplies, and tidied up common areas.
  • Distributed meals and refreshments to patients, adhering to dietary restrictions.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to patients and families.
  • Answered visitor questions, offered directions, and escorted to destination.
  • Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Prepared and distributed care packages to patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Criminology

Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
07-2023

High School Diploma -

Saint Mary's Academy
Englewood
08-2018

Skills

  • Recovery planning
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Assertiveness training
  • Peer support
  • Relapse prevention
  • Resource navigation
  • Mental health awareness

Languages

Spanish
Professional
American Sign Language
Limited
Korean
Elementary

Timeline

Peer Recovery Specialist

Trilogy Inc.
09.2023 - Current

Legal Aid Intern

Cabrini Green Legal Aid Clinic
01.2022 - 08.2023

Junior Volunteer

Children's Hospital of Colorado
08.2014 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Criminology

Loyola University of Chicago

High School Diploma -

Saint Mary's Academy

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