Zachary LaBrecque
Augusta
Summary
Compassionate Peer Recovery Specialist with background in aiding individuals battling substance use and mental health challenges. Strong experience providing one-on-one support, facilitating recovery groups, and implementing personalized recovery plans. Skills include crisis management, motivational interviewing, and behavioral intervention techniques. Impactful history of fostering resilience and promoting long-term recovery based on each individual's strength and potential for change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Peer Recovery Specialist
MaineHealth Behavioral Health
Portland
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated peer support groups for individuals in recovery at MaineHealth Behavioral Health.
- Guided clients in developing coping strategies and life skills for sustained recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create personalized recovery plans for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to individuals experiencing distress.
- Educated clients about community resources and support services available.
- Advocated for client needs within the healthcare system to ensure comprehensive care.
- Assisted clients in identifying personal goals and creating strategies for achieving them.
- Coached clients on how to develop healthy coping skills through evidence-based practices such as mindfulness techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-help programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
- Collaborated with other service providers to ensure quality care for clients.
- Supported clients by providing encouragement during difficult times of relapse prevention.
- Educated community members on the importance of peer-based recovery support systems.
- Interacted regularly with family members of those receiving treatment, offering guidance on ways they can help their loved one maintain sobriety.
- Attended regular staff meetings with clinical supervisors to review best practices for working with recovering individuals.
Merchandiser Team Lead
SAS
Orange
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Developed merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and appeal.
- Collaborated with vendors to optimize inventory management and product assortment.
- Coordinated visual displays to align with brand guidelines and marketing campaigns.
- Trained team members on best practices for merchandising execution and maintenance.
- Conducted regular store visits to assess compliance with merchandising standards.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms to gather insights from customers regarding product placement.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated staff to optimize their performance levels.
- Assisted in developing visual displays for stores according to corporate guidelines.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding product selection, ordering, display and inventory management.
- Conducted regular visits to stores in order to monitor stock levels, customer service standards and employee engagement.
Education
GED -
Merrimack Valley High School
NH05-2006
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Recovery planning
- Peer support facilitation
- Coping strategy development
- Resource education
- Client advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Motivational interviewing
- Self-care techniques
- Client relationship building
Certification
Certified Intentional Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)
Timeline
Peer Recovery Specialist
MaineHealth Behavioral Health
08.2023 - Current
Merchandiser Team Lead
SAS
11.2022 - 08.2023
GED -
Merrimack Valley High School