Mental Health Peer Support Worker

Cecilia Rebecca Marquez

*** ***** ****** *** ****, California 95110 ****************@*****.*** 408-***-****

Objective

To apply my education, work and life experience towards helping others overcome difficult life experiences and assist them in learning to live a more productive life.

Work Experience

Peer Support Worker

Downtown Mental Health Department 1075 E Santa Clara Street SJ, CA Oct 2010-Sept 2014

Zephyr Self-Help Center/ECCAC Latino Component

Duties

Facilitated and created various self-help groups for individuals suffering from drug addiction and/or mental health disorders addressing boundary issues, grief & loss, women's issues, employment support and preparation, handled individual treatment plans, organized all events held by the center. Worked side by side with case workers to assure the achievement of personal goals, trained and supervised interns, and provided one on one peer support counseling.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, Publisher, Adobe Reader, Adobe Acrobat Professional

Accomplishments

Successfully placed various homeless clients in centers and housing programs.

Advocated in court for various clients regarding their rights under the American Disability Act.

Education

Liberty High School San Jose, Ca. June 1998

San Jose City College 2010-2013/Alcohol and drug studies (Certification not yet completed)

Bilingual English/Spanish

References

Manual Nevarez 408-***-****

Jeannette Ferris 408-***-**** MHD Supervisor

Donna Cretcher LCSW (408) 926 - 7924 Mental Health Specialist

Additional trainings

NAMI Provider Education, Managing Challenging Behavior in the Workplace, CFR 42 HIPPA, Mental Health First Aid USA, Law & Ethics, Combat to Community: Transitional Obstacles Facing Our Returning Veterans, Criminal Street Gangs in Santa Clara County.

Certified Mental Health First Aid USA Instructor

Certified WRAP Instructor

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