Cecelia Cochran
Saskatoon
Summary
Understanding Peer Support Specialist knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with more than 10 years of expertise providing mental support as well as advice and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Worker
Kim Tessier
07.2023 - 01.2024
- Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client.
- Built trusting relationships with family members of clients, offering guidance on how to best support their loved ones during the recovery process.
- Strengthened staff knowledge of peer support principles by conducting educational workshops and serving as a role model for colleagues.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to agency policies.
- Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Peacekeeper
STC Wellness Center Kim Tessier
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Collaborated closely with local government officials to address community concerns and develop solutions for ongoing issues.
- Established professional lines of communication, supporting individual interests and achieving legal justice.
- Coordinated training exercises to ensure team readiness for a variety of potential scenarios, including hostage situations and natural disaster response efforts.
- Read and analyzed details of legal disputes, absorbing minutia and often overlooked but critical information.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to established protocols for evidence collection.
- Intervened in crisis situations to obtain support for clients and reduce escalation or recurrence risks.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
North West College
Saskatoon, Sk 05.2019
Skills
- Empathy Development
- Motivational
- Documentation And Reporting
- Boundary Setting
- Recovery guidance
- Leadership skills
- Emotional Support
- Patient Advocacy
- Verbal & Written Communication
References
Larissa Hayez
306-557-1811
Connie Isbister
306 930 5795
Timeline
Peer Support Worker
Kim Tessier
07.2023 - 01.2024
Peacekeeper
STC Wellness Center Kim Tessier
06.2023 - 07.2023
North West College
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