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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 Maryland
06.1975

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
  • Certified Peer Support Specialist 2010
William Oden