Wesley Hamilton
Beaver,KY
Summary
Compassionate Recovery Support Specialist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in developing personalized recovery plans, facilitating support groups, and providing crisis intervention. Excel in empathy, active listening, and communication, ensuring effective support and guidance for those on the path to recovery.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Recovery Support Specialist
Spero Health
Hazard, Kentucky
06.2023 - Current
- Provided proactive case management, coordinating comprehensive care for patients and navigating substance use disorders.
- Establish individualized recovery plans, facilitate access to medical, behavioral health, and social services while monitoring progress to reduce relapse risk.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, conduct risk assessments, and connect clients with counseling, medications, community services, and peer support.
- Documents milestones, report outcomes, and advocate for patient needs to ensure timely service delivery and sustainable recovery.
- My efforts improve treatment adherence, and promote safer community integration.
Targeted Case Manager, Residential Advisor
Brookside Residential Treatment
Pikeville, Kentucky
07.2019 - 08.2022
- I led individualized care planning and facilitated group and one on one therapy sessions improving engagement and treatment.
- Ensured medical coverage, coordinated with courts and CPS to uphold compliance, and implemented risk management protocols that reduced crisis incidents.
- Collaborated with our team, and streamlined discharge planning and aftercare coordination., for successful community reintegration.
- Documented progress, tracked outcomes, and leveraged community resources to secure stable housing, transportation, and support services for clients.
Residential Advisor
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
05.2016 - 09.2017
- I ensured resident accountability and safety, by maintaining accurate daily rosters, and conducting timely head-counts.
- Monitored student progress through structured individual check-ins and documented outcomes to guide personalized support plans.
- Mentored at-risk students, delivering targeted coaching on study skills, conflict resolution, and goal setting,
- Conducted monthly file audits to ensure compliance, confidentiality, and readiness for program reviews.
- Collaborated with housing, counseling, and academic staff, to create a supportive and inclusive living environment that reduced incident reports and enhanced student success.
Education
Master of Science - Adult And Juvenile Corrections
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY 12.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky, KY 09.2010 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Pikeville, Kentucky 09.2008 - 08.2010
Skills
- Targeted Case Management
- Self Motivated and Team Player
- Great Verbal and Written Skills
- Effectively prioritize, planning, and execute tasks to optimize time usage
- Excellent critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recovery Support Specialist
Spero Health
06.2023 - Current
Targeted Case Manager, Residential Advisor
Brookside Residential Treatment
07.2019 - 08.2022
Residential Advisor
Carl D. Perkins Job Corps Center
05.2016 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Adult And Juvenile Corrections
Eastern Kentucky University
12.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Eastern Kentucky University
09.2010 - 08.2012
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
09.2008 - 08.2010