Proven success at Tender Mercies, Inc., enhancing mental health outcomes through expert peer advocacy and effective communication. Spearheaded comprehensive care plans and wellness strategies, achieving significant client progress. Excelled in teamwork, mentoring staff, and leading educational workshops, demonstrating exceptional trauma-informed care and documentation skills. Certified Peer Support professional with solid experience in supporting individuals through recovery and personal growth. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective communication. Skilled in active listening, empathy, and problem-solving. Passionate about fostering supportive and inclusive environment.
Assessed skills and capabilities of residents related to Activities of Daily Living.
Developed and implemented a varied curriculum of classes and workshops for education and remediation of residents daily living skills.
Conducted ongoing evaluations by residents of classes and workshops to assess need for curriculum improvement.
Documented resident participation according to company standards.
Organized spaces, materials and support for internal and client-focused meetings.
Consulted with Service Coordinators to identify residents in need of remediation or skill building to prepare them for moving on to more independent living arrangements.
Additionally, I was previously certified by the State of Kentucky as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor and worked in that capacity for about sixteen years and I personally have more than thirty years of continuous sobriety through participation in a twelve-step program as well as life-long recovery from P.T.S.D. and major depression.