Compassionate Peer Specialist with Veteran Experience

Cell number: 843-***-**** *** Prairie Waters Drive

Citizenship: US Columbus, MS 39701

Veterans Preference: 10 points

Objective: CBCT-127*****-**-tj, Peer Specialist, GS 9

Work Experience

Peer Specialist 2024 - 2025

Department of Veterans Affairs S: Liz Gladden

109 Bee Street P: 843-***-**** May contact

Charleston, SC 29407

Duties: Participated in the service, training, consultation, and other professional activities of VA health care services and functions as fully vested member of the multidisciplinary team. Observed behaviors that might indicate difficulty adapting or responding to treatment completes appropriate documentation and reported concerns to the treatment team in a timely manner. Used ongoing individual and group meetings to teach Veterans how to identify and combat negative self-talk and overcome fears by providing a forum that allows Veterans to share their experiences. Informed Veterans about VA and community supports and resources, including how to effectively utilize them in the recovery and wellness process.

Housekeeping Aide 2019 - 2022

Department of Veterans Affairs S: Felix

130 W Kingsbridge Road P: 718-***-**** May Contact

Bronx, NY 10468

Duties: Performed floor maintenance, wall washing, cleaned doors, door frames, baseboards corners and edges, and stairwells. Tasks are accomplished by sweeping, dust mopping, damp and wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, buffing, vacuuming and extracting carpets and runners, spot cleaning area, and high and low dusting. Periodically utilized pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery-operated equipment. Adjusted, cleaned and performed minor maintenance on this equipment and change attachments for their proper use in achieving the best results. Emptied trash and wastebaskets also replaced the liners. Transported general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas. Replenished supplies.

Marcellis L. Hudson

Peer Specialist 01/2021 – Present

Bethlehem Baptist Church S: Bishop A.L. King

2920 Bama Road P: 843-***-**** May Contact

Cottageville, SC 29435

Duties: Provide peer to peer support to individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance recovery, grief and life transitions. Used real life experiences to build trust, promote hope, and foster resilience in one on one and group settings. Collaborate with pastoral staff, counseling teams, and community outreach programs to ensure holistic and culturally sensitive care. Assist members in identifying goals and connecting with resources and services. Presented on recovery at multiple VA’s in VISN 7.

Laborer 1990 – 2019

KJB Industries Inc S:

14 Center Drive P: 631-***-**** May Contact

Riverhead, NY 11901

Duties: Assisted with site preparations, demolition, framing, roofing, concrete work, and final cleaning up across various phases of construction. Operated hand and power tools. Loaded, unloaded, and transported materials and equipment to and from job sites. Maintained site safety by OSHA regulations and reporting potential hazards. Interacted with the public to ensure safety and proper traffic controls.

Helicopter Crew Chief 1986 – 1990

U.S. Army S: SFC Pohinia

411 Eisenhower Avenue P: 502-***-**** May Contact

Fort Knox, KY 40121

Duties: Conducted pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with the FAA and military regulations. Performed routine and unscheduled maintenance on airframes, engines, and aircraft systems. Led and trained junior maintenance personnel, ensuring high levels of technical performance and crew readiness. Monitored in-flight systems and communicated directly with the pilots to manage aircraft performance and safety. Maintained detailed maintenance logs, technical records, and inventory of tools and aircraft parts.

Education

High School Diploma

Riverhead High School, Riverhead, NY 11901

Job Related Training

10/2024 Supervision within Peer Values, Copeland Center for Wellness and Recovery

08/2019 Foundations in Cultural Diversity and Competence

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