PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Lakesha Johnson-Jedlicka

ad1gyr@r.postjobfree.com

206-***-****

PROFILE

I have an unique ability to really see and connect with the individuals who I’m interacting with. The individual may be experiencing homelessness or is in active addiction, but I am still able to get my message of Support and resources to them. I can be training a provider or a med- student on how to work effectively with an individual who is in active addiction it can be as if I am training a family member. Anyone who interacts with me can feel the respect and value that I see in them. This is what I know makes me an affective Peer Support Specialist.

EXPERIENCE

Healthcare Coordinator Volunteers of America of Western Washington 06/2023-present

Oversight of all clients in the DS program health and medical needs. Obtain and maintain all medical consents to provide healthcare treatment. Oversight and management of program database, tracking all clients medical records. Receive and communicate all provider care instructions to Program Managers and there teams.

Schedule all healthcare appointments, including annual physicals, annual dental, Specialty visits, follow up appointments, therapy and psychoactive medication reviews. Primary point of contact for Nurse Delegator and responsible for communicating any changes to delegated tasks or medication.

Monitor employee NAR status and maintain current records on PHS to Comply with Nurse delegate laws

Attend Assessment meetings and contribute to the creation of IISP, Medical Device Plans, and relevant Protocols.

Coordinate with training department to instruct new employees on the use of medical devices or changes in medical treatment plans. Complete all client’s LTC eligibility Reviews.

Review and Audit routine medication checks completed by House Coordinators and Program managers.

Review Mars at the end of the month to check for accuracy and follow up with the Program managers and address any discrepancies.

Attend medical appointments as needed.

Coordinate on incident reports follow up where further medical follow up is required. All duties are assigned by the Regional Director.

Peer Support Specialist University of Washington Seattle, WA. 05/2022-06/2023

Build rapport with clients

Facilitate Mars group and CBTp group

Document all interactions

Use motivational interviewing techniques

Ask open ended questions

Follow Peer when they are discharged from hospital Help bridge Peer to the community

Support the Peer wherever support may be needed

Help Peer learn coping skills

Resident Treatment Specialist Pioneer Human Services Everett, WA. 09/2021-08/2022

Help residents heal and grow

Help residents learn coping skills

Support Co-Occurring and/or Opioid Use Disorder Program Provide physical care

Monitor for safety

Assist in implementing programs designed to assist each resident with their individual treatment plan

Healthcare Coordinator Pioneer Human Services Everett, WA. 09/2021-08/2022

keep residents medication organized

Distribute medication to residents on a scheduled time frame Schedule medical appointments

Facilitate zoom appointments with the provider and residents Drive residents to the scheduled appointments

Drive residents to Methadone Clinic

Peer Advocate YWCA/BABES Network Seattle, WA.

10/2018-07/2019

Maintain a caseload of 35+ HIV+ women

Communicate with, and support women from many different backgrounds, including LGBTQA, and immigrants, individuals, who are in active drug addiction, and survivors of domestic violence

Facilitate groups and events

Follow HIPAA laws

Communicate with upper management closely

Keep client files up-to-date

Do you outreach

Give speeches to other nonprofit organizations

EDUCATION

Seattle Central College Seattle, WA. Social Work 09/2013-04/2015 SKILLS

motivational Interviewing, Mental Health First Aid, De-escalation, CBTp, Communication Skills

AWARDS

Deans list recipient x3

Scholarship recipient x2

Stella steps out award

Volunteer

UGM Doney Clinic 01/2009-09/2013

Evening magazine Seattle Television interview about how my personal experiences of me accessing the Doney Clinic informed my decision to become a volunteer.

10/2013

You Tube promo, encouraging individuals to register to vote and also the importance for people to vote.

09/2014

Speaking Engagements

Client speaker, YWCA, King, Snohomish 100th Anniversary Event Seneca YWCA 11/2014

Featured in the YWCA regional newsletter speaking about personal experiences with growth in recovery and life.

11/2014

Channel 4 news interview about my personal experiences with the Methadone Clinic and to advocate to fund Methadone clinics properly. 03/2016

23rd annual update for nurses, Washington state training manager for the Mountain West Aids Education and Training Center and Co-provided by the Association for Nurses in AIDS Care (ANAC). SouthCenter, Doubletree hotel. June 17th, 2016

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