Nicholas Williams
Honey Brook
Summary
Empathetic Peer Support Specialist with proven experience to build trusting relationships with clients. Caring with genuine concern for wellbeing of peers.
I am understanding and knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Energetic professional with more than two years of expertise providing mental support as well as suggestions and assistance to those wanting to change lives positively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
WellSpan Philhaven Behavioral Health
10.2023 - Current
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Attended classes and seminars to enhance knowledge and to keep certified.
- Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Determined clients' risk of self-harm or other dangerous behaviors.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
Sous Chef
Freedom Village Continuing Care Retirement Living
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Developed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area Senior High School
Coatesville06-1995
Skills
- Wellness strategies
- Behavioral management
- Boundary setting
- Recovery planning
- Resource navigation
- Effective collaboration and interaction
- Leadership skills
- Rapport building
- Motivational interviewing
- Communication
Accomplishments
Completed certifications in the following:
- Peer Support
- QPR
- Peer - Peer leadership through NAMI
- Code of Ethics
- CBT trainings
- PRESENCE
Certification
- Peer Support Specialist Certification – State of Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
WellSpan Philhaven Behavioral Health
10.2023 - Current
Sous Chef
Freedom Village Continuing Care Retirement Living
08.2021 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Coatesville Area Senior High School
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