Support Specialist Peer
Resume:
GARY GRAYSON
OMAHA, NE *****
E-mail: *********@*****.***
Objective To acquire knowledge where I can utilize my work experience skills and abilities to assist in the growth and strengthening individuals and organizations.
Accomplishments
2010 Received Family Development Specialist Certification
2011 Received Offender Employment Specialist Certification
2011 Created State and Federal Peer Support Reentry Program
2014 Received Peer Support Specialist Certification
Education
SOME COLLEGE AT METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - OMAHA, NE
MAJOR: Human Services/Chemical Dependency G.P.A. 3.5
Experience
CenterPointe Campus of Hope February 2017
•Food Service Technician
•Preparing Meals for clients entering treatment.
Catholic Charities Campus of Hope February 21, 2011-
•Present Behavioral Health Technician
•Assessment of clients when admitted
•Assisting in resolution of chemical addiction issues for the client
•Monitor clients while in the treatment detox Center
•Acted as liaison between clients and referral resources
(ENCAP) Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership October 2009 - December 2010
Pre-Employment Facilitator
•Assessment and guidance of clients and job sourcing on their behalf
•Marketing Supported Employment to potential employee’s
•Mentoring clients to help them become integrated and independent in the workplace
•Assisting in resolution of workplace issues for the client
•Provided full administrative reporting service to ENCAP based on client activity and progression
•Facilitated group life skills training workshops on-site at Douglas County Correctional Center
•Acted as liaison between clients and Douglas County General Assistance staff
Salvation Army Mental Health Respite September 2022
Mental Health Support Specialist
●Monitor Participants
●Dispense Medication
●Documentation of Client Activities
ENOA (Nebraska Office on Aging)
•Generating assessment and guidance of clients and job sourcing on their behalf
•General Office work
•Maintained client files and enrollment
•Provided administrative support service to client activity and progression
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
(OCC) Nebraska State Correctional in Omaha Nebraska Partnership August 2011 Program Volunteer
•Assessment and guidance of clients and facilitating workshops for employment skills and life skills
•Mentoring clients to help them become successfully integrated back into their community
•Creating a program for returning citizens who are released from prison
Other Skills: 15 Years Successful Returned Citizen
10 years’ experience collaborating with Federal and State Correctional population)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Created Grayson’s Non-Profit Consulting & Reentry Services a State Nonprofit organization that serves organizations at the local, state, and federal levels of government, it provides practical, nonpartisan service driven strategies—informed by evidence based practice, to increase public safety, and bring stability to individuals and families; through support and mentoring services. We provide a quality of service for our returning citizen population.
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