Support Specialist Peer

MELANA LUKE

Certified Peer Support Specialist

A:375 E Thompson Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001 P: 805-***-**** E: ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE:

CalMHSA Certified Peer Support Specialist with over 12 years of experience in Social Services, specializing in bilingual client advocacy and case management, leveraging compassion, empathetic support and cultural sensitivity, instills in others the drive to manifest successful outcomes in their own lives.

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS:

●bI-Lingual (English/Spanish)

●Provide legal interpretation/ translation services

●Bilingual Certificate of Competency-CA Dept. of Education

●Crisis Intervention/Mandated Reporter trained

●Support/ Topic Discussion Group Facilitator

●Client intake Interviewer (Medical/legal)

●Certified Legal Interpreter/Translator

●Actively certified CPR/ First Aid & AED

●Certification Water Safety- Red Cross

●CA Food Handler Card- ANSI

●Proofread and Edit

●Computer knowledgeable: Microsoft/ Google, Opera/Merlin

●Certified Counselor/Advocate/ Domestic Violence

WORK EXPERIENCE:

MediCal Certified Peer Support Specialist #MPSS-NXCRZO

Turning Point Foundation, Ventura, CA

Sept. 2023 -Oct. 2024

●● Provided daily support to Clients in Outpatient Care for mental health related disorders

●● utilized experience-based approaches in my interactions with clients

●● facilitated Topic Discussion and Support Groups

●● Co-facilitated Wellness Recovery Action Plan Programs

●● fostered self empowerment skills for daily living.

Certified Legal Interpreter/Translator/Proprietor

Spanish Legal Interpreters & Translation Services, Ventura, CA

July 2017-July 2023

●Provided accurate and effective translations (from and into written formats), from one language into another, (eng-spn/spn-eng) as well as onsite interpretation services in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to: office, tele-conference, judicial and medical. Interpreter services provided by myself or by assignment to a Certified associate.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Arts Degree in English

Smith College, Northampton, MA

California State University, Los Angeles-Graduate School of Education

Western State University, College of Law, Fullerton, CA—(2-yrs coursework towards J.D.)

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