Certified Peer Support Specialist & Data Entry

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Certified Peer Support Specialist

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Compassionate Certified Peer Support Specialist with 3 years of experience supporting individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance use recovery, and major life transitions. Skilled in using lived experience, active listening, motivational interviewing, and person-centered practices to build trust and promote self-advocacy. Experienced in crisis de-escalation, recovery planning, community resource navigation, group facilitation, and confidential documentation.

Core Skills

● Peer support and recovery coaching

● Person-centered recovery planning

● Trauma-informed care

● Motivational interviewing

● Crisis prevention and de-escalation

● Active listening and rapport building

● Mental health and substance use recovery

● Community resource coordination

● Group facilitation

● Advocacy and self-determination

● Goal setting and progress monitoring

● Confidential documentation

● Professional boundaries and ethics

● HIPAA compliance

● Cultural humility

Professional Experience

Certified Peer Support Specialist

[Organization Name] - [City, State]

[Month Year] - Present

● Provide individualized peer support to clients experiencing mental health concerns, substance use challenges, homelessness, and other barriers to recovery.

● Use personal lived experience appropriately to build trust, reduce stigma, and demonstrate that recovery is possible.

● Collaborate with clients to identify strengths, establish recovery goals, and create practical action plans.

● Conduct regular outreach and follow-up contacts to encourage engagement in treatment, recovery services, and community programs.

● Apply active listening, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed practices during one-on-one peer sessions.

● Assist clients with accessing housing, transportation, employment, education, healthcare, food assistance, and public benefits.

● Recognize signs of distress and use approved crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques while following organizational safety procedures.

● Facilitate peer support groups focused on wellness, coping skills, self-advocacy, relapse prevention, and independent living.

● Coordinate with counselors, case managers, healthcare providers, and community partners while protecting client confidentiality.

● Document services, client progress, referrals, and significant interactions accurately and promptly in electronic records.

● Maintain ethical boundaries and comply with HIPAA, agency policies, and peer support certification standards.

Peer Support Volunteer or Behavioral Health Support Assistant

[Organization Name] - [City, State]

[Month Year] - [Month Year]

● Offered emotional support, encouragement, and practical guidance to individuals working toward recovery and greater independence.

● Connected participants with behavioral health services, recovery meetings, shelters, food programs, transportation, and other community resources.

● Helped individuals prepare questions for care teams and communicate their needs, preferences, and personal goals.

● Supported wellness activities, educational workshops, and recovery-focused group meetings.

● Maintained accurate attendance records, referral information, and confidential service notes.

● Participated in staff meetings, supervision, and continuing education related to peer support and behavioral health.

Certifications

Certification Issuing Organization Date

Certified Peer Support Specialist [State or Certifying Organization] [Month Year] Mental Health First Aid [Issuing Organization] [Month Year] CPR/AED and First Aid [Issuing Organization] [Month Year] Naloxone Administration Training [Issuing Organization] [Month Year] Education

[Diploma, GED, or Degree]

[School or College Name] - [City, State]

[Graduation Year]

Professional Training

● Trauma-Informed Care

● Motivational Interviewing

● Crisis Prevention and De-escalation

● Suicide Prevention and Awareness

● Ethics and Professional Boundaries

● Substance Use and Recovery Support

● Cultural Competency and Inclusion

● HIPAA and Confidentiality

Technical Skills

Electronic health records, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, virtual meeting platforms, case documentation systems, and community resource databases.

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