Peer recovery specialist and recovery coach
Resume:
Amber “Brooke” Burleson
Johnson City, TN 37604
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Objective:
To obtain the open position at your organization. I am a motivated woman in long-term recovery who desires to work in an organization that seeks to serve individuals in our community effectively. I am passionate about recovery and am not afraid to recover out loud! I have both leadership qualities as well as the ability to work well with others. I have excellent communication skills and pride myself on my transparency and authenticity. I enjoy working with others to reach their full potential and meet their goals. Education:
● Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training 2022/certified 2023
● Recovery Coach training 2022
● Licensed cosmetologist 2012
● Diploma from Science Hill High School 1999
Community and Volunteer Involvement:
● Board member Johnson City Recovery Center 2022-2023
● Public Relations chairperson for Mountain Area Narcotics Anonymous 2023-current
● Secretary for Miracles Happen group of NA 2021-current
● Sponsorship 2021-current
Experience:
Overmountain Recovery - Division of Frontier Health 203 Gray Commons Circle, Suite 110, Johnson City, TN 37615 CPRS/Recovery Life Coach
August 7,2023-present
● Support clients throughout the stage of recovery
● Lead peer groups
● Provide resources based upon individual needs
Sullivan County Anti-Drug Coalition
3737 Hwy 11W, Blountville, TN 37617
CPRS/Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist
September 2022-present
● Presenting one hour formal training opportunities to law enforcement, first responders, treatment facilities, doctor offices, community partners, local business, and really anyone interested in learning about the following: overdose trends in TN, addiction as a disease, stigma, harm reduction tools and overdose prevention
● Increasing public awareness of addiction and overdose through outreach and other community events
● Providing education on and access to the life-saving opioid overdose medication, naloxone
● Navigation for high risk individuals into treatment through direct street outreach
Skills:
● Communication skills/active listener
● Using personal experience to relate to peers in an authentic and honest way
● Self-motivated
● Teachable
● Supportive, compassionate and empathetic
● Dependable/reliable
● Software: Microsoft, Windows, Google, Excel, Power Point Personal References Available Upon Request
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