William Oden
Ft. Washington,MD
Summary
Motivated Peer Support Specialist dedicated to coaching clients through life changes. Proven ability to create customized, structured support plans. Energetic and friendly with strong relationship-building skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Family Preservation Services of DC
Washington,DC, DC
11.2018 - Current
- Interacted with family members of individuals and shared information regarding available community support services.
- Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
- Assisted others through dynamic relationships built on trust and utilized effective listening and interpersonal skills.
- Transported individuals safely to support meetings and medical appointments.
- Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on all information related to individuals.
Peer Support Specialist
Pathways To Housing Dc
Washington DC, DC
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Interacted with family members of individuals and shared information regarding available community support services.
- Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
- Assisted others through dynamic relationships built on trust and utilized effective listening and interpersonal skills.
- Transported individuals safely to support meetings and medical appointments.
- Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on all information related to individuals.
- Performed counseling interventions to address issues through conflict resolution and situational adjustment to depression, anxiety, and physical or substance abuse.
- Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
Rehabilitation Aide
Life stride Mental Health program
District of Columbia, DC
05.2009 - 11.2014
- Assisted therapists in carrying out and improving treatment programs to provide optimal patient services.
- Provided direct patient care services while utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques.
- Assisted specialists with administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities.
- Assisted with patient evaluations by obtaining information such as occupational roles, activities of daily living, history, cognition, perception, strength and range of motion.
Education
GED -
Edmondson High School
Baltimore Maryland06.1975
Skills
- Communication abilities
- Recovery assistance and support
- Coaching and mentoring
- Planning skills
Certification
- Certified Peer Support Specialist 2010
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Family Preservation Services of DC
11.2018 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
Pathways To Housing Dc
08.2015 - 10.2018
Rehabilitation Aide
Life stride Mental Health program
05.2009 - 11.2014
GED -
Edmondson High School
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