Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer

Alison J

Summary

Dedicated Peer Support Specialist with extensive experience at RainCity Housing and Support, adept at fostering emotional resilience and recovery. Skilled in relationship building and resource navigation, I empowered clients through effective problem-solving and wellness workshops, enhancing engagement and promoting a strengths-based approach to mental health advocacy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Support Specialist

RainCity Housing and Support
04.2024 - Current

Working at multiple ops sites, handing out harm reduction, on hand with overdose response, inputting client information, recording statistics, supporting the most vulnerable folks, with mental health, addiction, homelessness, helping with daily living needs and challenges

  • Provided emotional support to peers navigating mental health challenges.
  • Assisted in developing and facilitating group support sessions.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance client engagement strategies.
  • Educated peers about available resources and coping strategies.
  • Documented participant progress and feedback for ongoing program improvements.
  • Responded to inquiries regarding services, ensuring clear communication and guidance.
  • Supported outreach efforts to promote peer support initiatives within the community.
  • Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards in all interactions.
  • Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
  • Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients by maintaining confidentiality, respect, and non-judgmental attitudes.
  • Empowered clients by teaching effective problem-solving skills that they can apply in real-life situations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, supporting case management efforts.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure access to appropriate resources and services within the community.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
  • Promoted a strengths-based approach for clients through active listening and empathy.
  • Encouraged self-care among peers by facilitating wellness workshops focused on stress reduction techniques like mindfulness exercises or yoga classes.

Volunteer

Charlford House Society for Women
02.2023 - Current

Working at multiple ops sites, handing out harm reduction, on hand with overdose response, inputting client information, recording statistics, supporting the most vulnerable folks, with mental health, addiction, homelessness, helping with daily living needs and challenges

  • Provided emotional support to peers navigating mental health challenges.
  • Assisted in developing and facilitating group support sessions.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance client engagement strategies.
  • Educated peers about available resources and coping strategies.
  • Documented participant progress and feedback for ongoing program improvements.
  • Responded to inquiries regarding services, ensuring clear communication and guidance.
  • Supported outreach efforts to promote peer support initiatives within the community.
  • Maintained confidentiality and adhered to ethical standards in all interactions.
  • Served as a role model for clients, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
  • Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients by maintaining confidentiality, respect, and non-judgmental attitudes.
  • Empowered clients by teaching effective problem-solving skills that they can apply in real-life situations.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, supporting case management efforts.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients to ensure access to appropriate resources and services within the community.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
  • Promoted a strengths-based approach for clients through active listening and empathy.
  • Encouraged self-care among peers by facilitating wellness workshops focused on stress reduction techniques like mindfulness exercises or yoga classes.

Education

High School Diploma - Graphic Arts

Bby South Senior Secondary
Burnaby, BC
06.1986

Skills

  • Peer support ethics
  • Recovery guidance
  • Boundary setting
  • Substance abuse awareness
  • Rapport building
  • Self-care management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Relationship building skills
  • Mental health advocacy
  • Stress reduction techniques
  • Arranging transportation
  • Leadership skills
  • Empathy development
  • Relapse prevention
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Recovery planning
  • Relationship cultivation
  • Resource navigation
  • Providing direction
  • Planning skills
  • Family assistance
  • Service navigation
  • Communication
  • Recovery assistance and support
  • Positive environment facilitation
  • Emotional support
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Coping methods
  • Treatment plans
  • Intervention support
  • Decision-making
  • Data confidentiality
  • Intervention planning
  • Care planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient advocacy
  • Case management proficiency
  • Positive patient experiences
  • Treatment Planning
  • Substance abuse counseling
  • Patient intake

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

CPR, FIRST AID (Current)

NALOXONE TRAINING

CLASS 5 DRIVERS LICENSE (current)

Timeline

Peer Support Specialist

RainCity Housing and Support
04.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Charlford House Society for Women
02.2023 - Current

High School Diploma - Graphic Arts

Bby South Senior Secondary
Alison J