Celeste Huntley
Ben Eoin,NS
Summary
- Attentive peer support specialist promoting a several-year career sharing life experiences regarding mental illnesses and always ready with a listening and attentive ear for others. Skilled at providing a high level of support and helping individuals find needed community services. Ready for a new position assisting others and helping each live optimal lives.
- Focused Peer Support Specialist exceptionally helping peers with resourceful assistance. Diligent with a significant network of community resources.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Leader
Ally Centre of Cape Breton
Sydney, NS
05.2022 - 01.2024
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams of social workers, therapists, psychiatrists., to ensure quality care for clients
- Exhibited excellent communication skills while working with clients to develop individualized service plans
- Coached peers on how to advocate for themselves within the healthcare system
- Responded quickly and efficiently during emergency situations involving clients
- Shared personal experiences of recovery to build sense of hope in clients.
- Established positive relationships with clients by providing unconditional support and empathy during difficult times.
- Advised clients on available resources in the community that could help them meet their needs.
- Participated in professional development activities such as workshops, seminars, conferences, to stay up-to-date on best practices in peer support services.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
SHHSA- GNWT
Norman Wells
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Cleaned both LTC and Medical facilities at the Norman Wells Health Center by effectively managing time and performing quality work
- Managed laundry including clothing, towels, and bedding
- Minimized infection and cross-contamination risks with proper sanitizing techniques
- Prevented spread of germs and active infections through consistent cleaning and sanitizing
- Efficiently managed time to ensure completion of multiple tasks within established deadlines
- Displayed excellent organizational skills while maintaining neatness in work area.
Finance Clerk/Reception/Administration
Town of Norman Wells
Norman Wells
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Handled communications between staff and the public, producing error-free correspondence and routing all mail
- Oversaw accurate accounts payable and receivable actions, distributing invoices, updating accounts, and issuing payments
- Managed all incoming and outgoing mail, packages and faxes
- Developed solid relationships with staff, town residents and other agencies
- Developed and maintained financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate cash balances
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for various departments.
Recovery Coach/Intake Worker
Hope Mission- Herb Jamieson Center
Edmonton, AB
11.2005 - 08.2017
- Helped clients obtain social services by assisting with forms and coordinating referral processes
- Facilitated educational workshops on topics such as mental health, addiction, self-care practices, and mindfulness.
- Developed relationships with other community resources to ensure comprehensive care for each client.
- Monitored progress of clients throughout their recovery journey by facilitating regular check-ins and assessments.
- Created a safe space for open dialogue about difficult topics such as shame, guilt, trauma, grief.
- Supported clients in handling routine tasks such as rental applications and tax forms
- Detailed client visits with thorough documentation and official reports
- Compiled social, educational and institutional histories from official records and developed individualized recovery plans
- Monitored employees and guests to prevent violence or substance abuse on site
- Assisted clients with setting realistic goals related to sobriety, employment, education, and independent living skills
- Attended professional development workshops and conferences related to addiction recovery
- Participated in case reviews with multidisciplinary teams composed of clinicians, counselors, social workers
- Supported clients in developing coping mechanisms for managing stressors associated with addiction recovery
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, including notes on individual treatment plans, goals achieved, and any issues that arose during sessions.
Education
Diploma in Holistic Esthetics -
Maritime Art Institute of Holistic Esthetics
06.2003
Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies -
University College of Cape Breton
05.2001
High School Diploma -
Glace Bay High School
06.1999
Completed coursework towards Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology -
Cape Breton University
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Boundary Setting
- Resource Navigation
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Peer Mentoring
- Empathy Development
- Self-Care Management
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Leadership skills
- Recovery assistance and support
- Mental Health Services
- Bilingual - Fluent in French and English (Oral and Written)
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
- First Aid/ Defib Certification
- Trained in Naloxone/Narcan administration
References
- Constantine Simpson - SHSSA, (416) 554-7607
- Mandi McDonald - SHSSA, (867) 446-0356
- Craig Farmer - Ally Centre Of Cape Breton, OPS- Peer Support Lead Supervisor, (902) 578-8843, craigfarmer37@gmail.com
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Peer Support Leader
Ally Centre of Cape Breton
05.2022 - 01.2024
Environmental Services Housekeeper
SHHSA- GNWT
08.2020 - 12.2021
Finance Clerk/Reception/Administration
Town of Norman Wells
10.2018 - 06.2020
Recovery Coach/Intake Worker
Hope Mission- Herb Jamieson Center
11.2005 - 08.2017
Diploma in Holistic Esthetics -
Maritime Art Institute of Holistic Esthetics
Bachelor of Arts in Community Studies -
University College of Cape Breton
High School Diploma -
Glace Bay High School
Completed coursework towards Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology -
Cape Breton University
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License
- First Aid/ Defib Certification
- Trained in Naloxone/Narcan administration
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