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Mental Health Peer Support

Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Salary:
Negotiable
Posted:
November 29, 2023

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EDGAR MORAN ad1kg5@r.postjobfree.com 347-***-****

Recovery Coach, Substance Use Counselor, Detox and Rehabilitation Counselor HIV/AID Peer Educator

Vested bilingual professional CRPA-P and CASAC-T with overall 15years experience as a group facilitator in Spanish and English. Experienced peer educator and clinical counselor of HIV/AIDS clients, accessing client’s needs, as well as, developing service plans and making appropriate referrals. A highly resourceful, self-motivated, organized individual that is excellent with multitasking, time-management; and committed to adhering to HIPPA guidelines and Canon Code of Ethics.

Work Experience

PEER ADVOCATE

ACACIA Network – Bronx, NY

April, 2022 – PRESENT

• Documented all individual sessions and/or crisis intervention Peer Session for each Participant; including any significant contacts in clients file in a timely and appropriate manner, focusing on person centered, strength-based service.

• Facilitated Non-Clinical Peer Support Groups in Spanish and English

• Act as a Liaison between participants; medical, mental health, and other behavioral health services to assure effective personalized quality service.

• Participate in Clinical and Peer Support Staff Meeting to have an organized collaboration to the needs of each participant meeting individuals where they are at in a Detox and Rehabilitation setting.

OPERATIONS

CREATE Inc - New York, NY

2021 to June 2022

● Manages day to day activities of operations in supportive housing

● Ensures the safety and security of all residents at all times

● Monitors Front Desk and answers phone calls

● Do routine rounds and secure all exits and entrance

● Observes and records all residents and visitors in log book CARE AIDE

HOME HEALTH CONCEPTS - New York, NY

2016 to 2019

● Assisted elderly persons with disabilities with daily living activities at home or in a care facility

● Kept house clean, made beds, washed laundry and dishes as well as prepared daily meals

● Advised families and persons with disabilities on nutrition, cleanliness and household activities EDGAR MORAN ad1kg5@r.postjobfree.com 347-***-****

ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST

UPPER MANHATTAN Mental Health Center - New York, NY 2014 to 2016

• Verified patient records and update any changes, confirm medical insurance

• Interviewed potential clients for health services

• Scheduled and confirmed appointments for patients

• Informed members of the community of services offered at the facility OUTREACH SPECIALIST

REBUILD PEOPLE - New York, NY

2012 to 2013

• Educated potential participants on available services and process to engage in the program

• Assess clients needs and develop service plans and referrals

• Conducted field outreach while providing employment coaching services

• Facilitated classes in mock interviewing and Aggression Replacement Training EDUCATION

GED in State of New York

HOSTOS Community College - Bronx, NY

2015

SKILLS & TRAINING

Crisis Intervention - Group Therapy - Information Security - Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Conflict Management - Case Management - Crisis Management - Motivational Interviewing - Meeting Facilitation - Addiction Counseling - Intake Experience - Behavioral Management - Peer Recovery Coaching - Peer Support and Advocacy

CERTIFICATIONS

Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Use Counselor Trainee CASAC-T November 2015 – TO - PRESENT

CRPA Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Provisional - January 2022 Peer Specialist Certified Peer Specialist – March 2022 HIV/AIDS Certified Peer Education Training – April 2007



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