KRISTY HOWARD

Manassas, Va ***** 571-***-**** adp2oe@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Experienced Certified Peer Recovery Specialist with 2 years of professional experience providing support services, crisis intervention and case management to individuals impacted by substance use disorder, mental health disorder, homelessness and justice involved. SKILLS

● Leadership

● Case management

● Records maintenance

● Recovery support services

● Crisis intervention

● Coaching and mentoring

● Goal planning

● Skill development

● Advocacy

● Motivational interviewing

● Harm reduction

● Community outreach

EXPERIENCE

04/2021 to Present Certified Peer Support Specialist VADOC- SOAR Grant Richmond, VA

● Facilitate weekly group sessions focused on various issues related to SUD

● Help clients navigate resources and services available.

● Present social programs to educate the community and improve participation in counseling services.

● Motivate and encourage group members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

● Work with County probation to provide support services to individuals impacted by opioid disorder

● Complete all required paperwork in a timely matter 05/2021 to Present Intensive Case Management

Shelter House Inc- QPID site Region 2-Falls Church, Va

● Manage a caseload averaging 25 individuals and families who are residing in the QPID shelter

● Provide long term intensive case management both in the shelter and in the community

● Develop Housing First focused service plans, individualized to the clients unique needs

● Provide housing search assistance to clients, support clients in developing and maintaining a budget

● Ensure compliance with all HUD grant requirements

● Document all contacts with clients in client file and HMIS

● Coordinate the provision of rental assistance, track all payments provided

● Provide crisis intervention and develop individualized safety plans as needed

● Coordinate services amongst mental health service workers, legal system, landlords and other involved parties

● Support clients in maintaining safe and stable housing 09/2019 to 04/2021 Lead Certified Peer Support Specialist The Chris Atwood Foundation Reston, VA

● Locate and connect with individuals who are at-risk in the community.

● Provide case management and record maintenance

● Provide safe and reliable transportation to individuals for support meetings and medical appointments

● Interact with family members of individuals and shared information regarding available community support services.

● Ensure that all information related to individuals was kept strictly confidential and private

● Help find effective services and support systems.

● Share lived experience

● Share effective coping and self-help strategies.

● Help develop a wellness plan

● Crisis intervention

● Harm reduction coaching and services

● Monitor progress

● Team leadership

12/2003 to 10/2011 Lab Associate II

Quest Diagnostics Chantilly, VA

● Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all Cytogenetic's specimens.

● Data entered and labeled multiple specimen types.

● Prepared samples for laboratory analysis

● Tracked all specimen results in the computer system.

● Assist in the general upkeep of laboratory equipment.

● Interact with clients to resolve any issues related to sample processing.

● Packaged and mailed all client specimen collection kits.

● Maintain cleanliness lab and equipment.

● Followed all lab safety policies.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

06/1999 GED

Centreville High School Clifton, VA

DBHDS Peer Recovery Specialist Training- 12/3/2019 VOLUNTEER

4paws animal rescue July 2019- April 2020

● Clean cages

● Provide fresh food and water

● Socialize kittens

● Process adoption paperwork

The Life Church Sept 2017- Dec 2017

● Performed office duties

● Answered phones

● Provide support to the office manager

● Prepare service packets

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