Tyler McKee
Athens,Georgia
Summary
I have been working as a recovery coach with the PROUD program for the last 2.5 years. I am exceptionally talented at building rapport with the peer's that we serve on a daily basis. I bring a positive attitude to work everyday and to the team I work with. I understand that the role of MAT Coordinator is an integral part of the foundation of the PROUD program, and I feel as though my experience working with peers in such an effective way, along with my increasing clinical knowledge, would make me a great fit for this position. My interests lie in what is the best decision for PROUD, our team, and our peers. I greatly appreciate you considering me for this role. Whether I move into this role or not, I am committed to working hard to be the best version of myself every day, so that I can show up for my peers the way that they deserve from me.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Coach
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
02.2022 - Current
- Encourage peer's sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
- Gather information about useful resources and help coordinate transitions in levels of care. Provide warm hand-offs when appropriate.
- Facilitate connections between clients and peer support groups, fostering a strong network for continued success during treatment and post- treatment.
- Strengthen relationships with community partners, enabling better access to resources and support services for peers.
- Maintain strict adherence to confidentiality standards, protecting all of our peers privacy during the recovery process. Remain HIPAA compliant.
- Establish trust and rapport with clients, creating a strong foundation for open communication and collaboration throughout the recovery process.
- Promote healthy lifestyle choices through education on nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, stress management techniques, and mindfulness practices.
- Review and update individualized treatment plans for each peer every 60 days..
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance for all PROUD participants twice per week.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques, along with other evidence- based interventions, to help peer's identify their specific barriers to recovery and develop strategies for overcoming them.
- Enhance client engagement in recovery programs by providing compassionate support, encouragement, and guidance.
- Provide crisis intervention services when necessary, connecting our peers with appropriate emergency resources as needed.
- Empower clients to set and achieve realistic goals through guided goal-setting sessions and progress monitoring.
- Facilitate educational substance abuse and recovery groups.
- Remain up to date on all certifications and acquire the necessary amount of needed CEU's.
Server and Trainer
LAST RESORT GRILL
11.2019 - Current
- I provide service for guests in a multitude of ways but mainly as a server
- My main job is to create an enjoyable experience for our guests
- I operate both the front of house and the back of house
- I help maintain a supportive environment especially during our current pandemic
- Collect payment and handle petty cash
Server
The Falls
11.2018 - 11.2019
- Pioneered appetizer sales contests which generated additional sales and cultivated an environment of friendly competition and teamwork between colleagues
- Accommodated individual menu and beverage requests
- Warmly greeted guests, anticipated needs, and remained available throughout the dining experience
- Pioneered restaurant-wide processes to effectively maximize table turnover, reduced average wait time and increased guest satisfaction
- Helped devise menu specials that ultimately boosted sales and allowed us to remain open longer
- Was the team leader of the service team for this Michelin rated fine dining restaurant
Server and Trainer
Red Lobster
11.2017 - 11.2018
- Collected payment and handled petty cash
- Operated both manual and semi-automatic espresso machines, as well as commercial coffee brewers
- I provided exceptional service to my guests even under stressful circumstances.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Forsyth High School
Cumming, GASkills
- I possess a keen ability to meet new PROUD participants where they are at and to guide them through the challenging initial steps of recovery in a professional yet personal way
- I have a dynamic and effective approach to the way I communicate with our peers on a one-on-one basis
- I integrate well with different groups of people
- I have acquired a great deal of knowledge about substance abuse and the science of drug dependence
- I work very well in a team setting and enjoy collaborating with my co-workers to get to the best decision
- I work hard to practice sound judgement in all aspects of client care
- Practice motivational interviewing and active listening
- I have continued to evolve in my clinical skills through engaging in weekly clinical supervision
- I have developed and increased amount of empathy though doing this work
- Continuing education by staying up to date with CARES, MATS, and working towards obtaining my CADC 1
- I have the bandwidth and the adaptability to manage high risk peers, and can effectively deal with crisis while keeping it professional
Accomplishments
I have received my CPS- AD CARES certification as well as my MATS certification. I also work for Acceptance Recovery Center as a group facilitator and have served as a mentor to some of the men in that program. I am a graduate of the Respect Institute. I recently purchased my first house. I also recently acquired six full years in recovery.
Certification
CPS-AD, CARES, MATS
Timeline
Recovery Coach
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems
02.2022 - Current
Server and Trainer
LAST RESORT GRILL
11.2019 - Current
Server
The Falls
11.2018 - 11.2019
Server and Trainer
Red Lobster
11.2017 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
North Forsyth High School
CPS-AD, CARES, MATS
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