Worcester, Ma *****
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Michelle Gasper
Objective
To continue a challenging and gratifying career in Human Services by
applying my enthusiastic work ethic while being empathetic and a team -player. I can utilize many years of organizational skills and
expand my skills and knowledge to contribute to a Peer Mother Atmosphere.
SKILLS & TRAINING
A Better Life: Helping Families Find Their Way
Worcester, MA
WHA Family Self-Sufficiency Program 2015 Present
Intensive training in finances, employment skills, computer proficiency, etc. through workshops and individual guidance
Technical Skills: Proficient computer user (i.e. MS Office, email, internet, etc.)
Experience
April 2018- July 2018 Spectrum Health Systems
Worcester, Ma Recovery Coach
Worked with Worcester City Diversion program and
Worcester Police department to help offer treatment
Versus incarceration to people with substance use disorder,
Who arrested with opiates and agree to enter the program .
July 2017- April 2018 UMass Memorial Medical C.enter Worcester, MA Recovery Coach/Peer Mentor[1]
Facilitates patient access to recovery-oriented substance use disorder treatment, resources, and community recovery groups. Bridges the segregated treatment system into a more holistic care model through providing support across multiple system of frameworks of care. Reports to the Manager, Opioid Treatment Program.
Works with hospital and community partners and provides peer recovery support services to pregnant women with Opiate Use Disorder in a primary care, behavioral health sites, and home settings and will assist patients in achieving sustained recovery.
2014- July 2017 Linda Fay Griffin House, Advocates Worcester, MA
Senior Direct Care Counselor
Provide all Residential services to clients and perform, coordinate and/or monitor programmatic administrative or clinical functions.
Participate in development of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and other Treatment Plan
Document weekly/monthly progress notes
Intake Coordinator was responsible for Pre-screen during interview process
Monitor and document medication administration
Participate in core training's and maintain certification of required trainings (CPR/First Aid, MAP, Solve)
Program Aids Coordinator PAC through BSAS
2015-2016 Every Day Miracles - Spectrum Worcester, Ma
Recovery Specialist
Facilitated and assisted with groups, such as Women's Space
Assist and Facilitated Recovery meetings
Other duties included Orientation of Every Day Miracles and assisted scheduling the new volunteers and Peers.
Assist in maintaining a Recovery atmosphere where peers can share lived experiences
Education:
2014-2015 Westfield State University
Adcare Educational Institute, Inc Worcester, MA
Addiction Counselor Education CADAC
2015 Recovery Coach CCAR Springfield, MA
REFRENCES UPON REQUEST