Yvette Williams
Elyria
Summary
Dynamic Certified Peer Support Specialist with extensive experience at Thrive Peer Support, adept at facilitating recovery planning and enhancing mental health awareness. Skilled in crisis intervention and relationship cultivation, I empower clients through effective advocacy and problem-solving strategies, fostering resilience and personal growth in diverse settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist Liaison for Uh
Thrive Peer Support
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Facilitated peer support groups to promote mental wellness and recovery strategies.
- Collaborated with clients to develop individualized recovery plans and goals.
- Provided crisis intervention support, ensuring client safety and stabilization.
- Assisted clients in navigating community resources and services effectively.
- Educated clients on coping skills and self-advocacy techniques for personal growth.
- Documented client progress and provided feedback to treatment teams regularly.
- Fostered a supportive environment through active listening and empathy-based communication.
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance skills in peer support methodologies.
- Supported clients in building resiliency through skill-building exercises emphasizing problem-solving techniques and adaptive coping strategies.
- Strengthened relationships between clients and their natural support systems by offering guidance on effective communication techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Life Exchange Center
08.2023 - 08.2025
- Provided peer support to individuals navigating mental health challenges.
- Facilitated group sessions to promote recovery and personal growth.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized support plans.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and community resources.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records of interactions.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, ensuring safety and emotional stability for clients.
- Trained new peer specialists on effective support techniques and best practices.
- Advocated for client needs within treatment teams to enhance service delivery.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions according to organizational guidelines, protecting confidentiality while ensuring thorough documentation for continuity of care purposes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans based on clients'' individual strengths, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted clients in developing and maintaining personalized wellness plans, guiding them in setting achievable goals for improved mental health outcomes.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and services, increasing their access to valuable support networks.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment to encourage open communication about personal challenges and goals.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional and practical support in both group and one-on-one settings.
- Improved the quality of care for clients by actively participating in treatment planning meetings and offering insights from a peer perspective.
- Increased community awareness of mental health issues by conducting outreach presentations at local schools, businesses, and organizations.
- Facilitated therapeutic recreational activities designed to build social connections among peers while promoting physical wellbeing.
- Mentored new peer support specialists, sharing best practices and modeling effective techniques for supporting diverse client populations.
- Conducted regular progress assessments, updating care plans as needed to reflect evolving client goals and circumstances.
Education
Basic
Tri C
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Peer advocacy
- Mental health awareness
- Self-care techniques
- Stress reduction
- Relapse prevention
- Behavioral management
- Wellness strategies
- Recovery planning
- Empathy development
- Boundary setting
- Substance abuse
- Recovery guidance
- Problem-solving skills
- Arranging transportation
- Social activity planning
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Relationship cultivation
Certification
Ged 1990 Ohio Peer Support August 2025
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist Liaison for Uh
Thrive Peer Support
08.2025 - 12.2025
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Life Exchange Center
08.2023 - 08.2025
Basic
Tri C