NANCY K SALOVICH

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Lacey, WA 98503-1492

QUALIFICATIONS

Resources Ambassador Lacey Senior Center; assist and listen to folks needing referrals to local services, such as transportation

Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital In-Patient Peer Specialist. Primary duties are to lead groups, and research worksheets for one-on-one counseling. Wellfound stopped using Peers the first part of October 2019

South Sound 2-1-1 Mental Health Resources Specialist: work with Pierce County Mental Health agencies to update the 2-1-1 database; make PowerPoint presentations to agencies; heavy research of Pierce County Mental Health agencies and other providers

State of Washington Certified Peer Counselor 2012; DOH Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration

Worldbridgers: COO, VP of Peer Integration; conduct state-wide workshops to develop a Mental Health Peer workforce; currently assisting in United States Peer-Counselor system.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; organization; problem solving; advanced PC MS Office skills; quick study

RELEVANT SKILLS

Counseling, Guiding, and Relating

Encourage individuals to explore personal strengths to promote growth towards recovery

Utilize active listening skills to effectively attend to individuals’ needs

Work with individuals to develop motivation for change

Assisting and Supporting

Assist individuals with routine activities of daily living per personal care plan

Remind individuals to maintain their appointments

Provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping, and other community activities

Facilitating

Facilitate group meetings and maintain a welcoming environment

Develop class curriculum for “Positively You” group at Seattle Mental Health in Bellevue, WA

Work to develop a culture of respect and support for all group members

Assist individuals in accessing medical, mental health, and addiction community resources

EXPERIENCE

Lacey Senior Center—Resources Ambassador February 2023 – Present

WorldBridgers—Non-Profit Mental Health Advocacy COO & VP September 2016 - Present

Wellfound Behavioral Hospital – Tacoma, WA – Peer Specialist January 2019-October 2019

South Sound 2-1-1 – Tacoma, WA: Mental Health Resources Specialist 9/16—5/17

ResCare HomeCare – Bellevue, WA – Personal assistant for individual with COD 1/12-10/13

EDUCATION

Neumann University – Aston, PA – BS, Behavioral Science; summa cum laude 4.0

Looking for part-time work to add to Social Security income

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