Recovery Specialist Peer

Candace Marie Williams

***********@*****.***

Palmyra, VA 434-***-****

Summary of Qualifications: Dependable employee with 3 years’ experience as a Peer Recovery Specialist. Conduced seminars, job fair, support groups & process groups; Communication & problem solving skills. Respect policy & rules of the company. Able to adapt to change, work well in a team setting willing to take on independent task to accomplish goals while making deadlines.

Work Experience:

Peer Recovery Specialist:

804-***-**** Mental Health Director A. Josei

Commonwealth of Virginia (VADOC) / Goochland, Virginia

March 2020-December 2023

Assessed clients’ cognitive abilities and emotional needs to determine appropriate interventions.

Visited individuals in housing unit

Held groups/seminars which supported clients needs

Consulted with supervisors concerning programs /one on one meetings

Assisted clients with re-entry information

Completed 500 hours in one on one Sessions

Food Service Clerk:

Commonwealth of Virginia/ Goochland Virginia

May 2020-March 2021

Created dietary menus for over 500 individuals

Placed weekly orders for establishment

Created spreadsheet for inventory

Kept record and filed all paper work

Assisted with all areas in kitchen when needed

Ready 2 Work Tutor:

Commonwealth of Virginia/ Troy, Virginia

July 2018-March 2020

Organized tutoring environment to promote productively and healthy environment for students.

Assisted students with resume building, giving positive feedback while building confidence.

Assisted individuals in Serve Safe Management testing & 10 hour OSHA Training.

Organized job/resource fair for over 200 attendees.

Maintained records of student’s performance.

Education & Tanning:

Albemarle High School- Charlottesville, Virginia

10 hour OSHA Certifications-- Goochland Virginia (2023)

Dialogue Training- Goochland, Virginia (July 2022)

Peer Recovery Specialist Training (500 Hours)- Goochland, Virginia (February 2021)

University Of Virginia Darden Resilience Program- Charlottesville Virginia (2018, 2020)

Piedmont Community College- Charlottesville, Virginia (Course in 2017, 2018, 2019)

Volunteer Work:

Cognitive Re-Entry Community: Mentor/Elder- Troy, Virginia & Goochland, Virginia (2018-2023)

Women Empowerment Committee: Troy, Virginia

(2018 &2019)

Parenting Seminars: Goochland, Virginia (2022-2023)

References:

Talitha Turner: 862-***-**** (Co-Founder of Second Chance Quest)

Tara Williams: 434-***-**** (Accounting)

Deborah Kelly: 804-***-**** (Cognitive Counselor)

Markishya Provost: 804-***-**** (Cognitive Counselor)

Tavorise Marks: 757-***-**** (State Farm Agency)

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