Shannon Shoemaker
Ashland
Summary
Hands-on Peer Support Specialist known for helping people in challenging situations and achieving recovery successes. Offering more than 2 years of sobriety and ready to help others reclaim lives through use of proper services.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kitchen Manager
Addiction Recovery Care
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Addiction Recovery Care
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced client recovery by providing emotional and practical support in both group and one-on-one settings.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment to encourage open communication about personal challenges and goals.
- Conducted regular progress assessments, updating care plans as needed to reflect evolving client goals and circumstances.
- Supported clients in building resiliency through skill-building exercises emphasizing problem-solving techniques and adaptive coping strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention when necessary, utilizing de-escalation techniques to maintain safety and stability within the supportive environment.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
Intern
Addiction Recovery Care
05.2022 - Current
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
Education
CADC 1 - Addiction Recovery Studies
Millard College
Louisa, KY07.2024
Skills
- Peer Advocacy
- Mental health awareness
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Relapse Prevention
- Multicultural Competence
- Recovery planning
- Boundary Setting
- Assertiveness Training
- Recovery guidance
- Leadership skills
- Communication abilities
- Documentation And Reporting
Certification
KPSS - Kentucky Certified Peer Support
CADC 1
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leavePaid time off4-day work weekFlexible work hoursQuote
All of our miseries are nothing but attachment.
Osho
Timeline
Kitchen Manager
Addiction Recovery Care
10.2023 - Current
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Addiction Recovery Care
01.2023 - Current
Intern
Addiction Recovery Care
05.2022 - Current
CADC 1 - Addiction Recovery Studies
Millard College
Similar Profiles
Jeremy HammondJeremy Hammond
Client Benefits Specialist at Addiction Recovery CareClient Benefits Specialist at Addiction Recovery Care
Kelsie MillerKelsie Miller
Business Operations Analyst at Addiction Recovery CareBusiness Operations Analyst at Addiction Recovery Care
Ryan BlantonRyan Blanton
Director of Accreditation/Regulatory & Program Development at Addiction Recovery Care (ARC)Director of Accreditation/Regulatory & Program Development at Addiction Recovery Care (ARC)