Celena Jones
Hazard
Summary
Dynamic Peer Support Specialist with extensive experience at Beacons of Hope Rehabilitation Facility, adept at fostering recovery through empathetic guidance and crisis intervention. Skilled in relapse prevention and relationship building, I empower clients to achieve their goals while promoting self-care and wellness. Committed to enhancing mental health advocacy and support networks. With past life experience can relate with clients and help guide them in forming their own form of recovery. Help clients after treatment build strong, positive support groups and help them network for NA/AA Meetings as well as obtaining employment.
Offering strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and rapport quickly, eager to learn and grow in this field. Delivers empathy and understanding, with aptitude for active listening and crisis intervention. Ready to use and develop these skills in role.
Offering strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and rapport quickly, eager to learn and grow in this field. Delivers empathy and understanding, with aptitude for active listening and crisis intervention. Ready to use and develop these skills in the substance abuse counseling and peer support role.
Professional with strong background in peer support, equipped to make meaningful impact. Skilled in active listening, crisis intervention, and empathetic communication. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and consistently achieves results. Known for fostering collaborative environment and supporting individuals in their recovery journey.
Dependable peer support with background in providing peer support and guidance to individuals navigating mental health challenges. Successfully facilitated group sessions and one-on-one support, fostering safe and supportive environment. Demonstrated active listening and empathy, ensuring individuals feel heard and supported.
Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven experience to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Beacons of Hope Rehabilitation Facility
08.2024 - Current
- lead groups and individual sessions
- Shared my recovery story from being in addiction to clients
- Prepared clients relapse prevention plan, recorded notes and progress reports daily and weekly for insurance purposes.
- Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients by maintaining confidentiality, respect, and non-judgmental attitudes.
- Promoted a strengths-based approach for clients through active listening and empathy.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage clients to engage in healthy behaviors.
- Empowered clients by teaching effective problem-solving skills that they can apply in real-life situations.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety for all involved parties.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, supporting case management efforts.
- Encouraged self-care among peers by facilitating wellness workshops focused on stress reduction techniques like mindfulness exercises or yoga classes.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Facilitated peer support groups, creating a safe space for open discussion and shared experiences.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
- Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
- Reduced feelings of isolation among clients by connecting them with peer support networks.
Education
Associate of Arts - Substance Abuse Counseling
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY05-2025
Skills
- Peer support ethics
- Recovery guidance
- Boundary setting
- Substance abuse awareness
- Self-care management
- Problem-solving skills
- Relationship building skills
- Mental health advocacy
- Stress reduction techniques
- Arranging transportation
- Mental health services
- Leadership skills
- Wellness recovery action plan
- Empathy development
- Relapse prevention
- Appointment scheduling
- Recovery planning
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Planning skills
- Behavioral health
- Exemplary communication
- Recovery assistance and support
- Emotional support
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation and reporting
- Coping methods
- Treatment plans
- Crisis management
- Crisis intervention
- Decision-making
- Data confidentiality
- Intervention planning
- File and record keeping
- Interpersonal communication
- Positive patient experiences
- Case management
- Substance abuse counseling
- Patient intake
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Client needs assessment
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- PTSD specialist
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multicultural counseling
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Certification
- NCPS - National Certified Peer Specialist
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Beacons of Hope Rehabilitation Facility
08.2024 - Current
Associate of Arts - Substance Abuse Counseling
Hazard Community And Technical College
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