Gina Arman
Saint Peters
Summary
Determined individual with a high level of compassion and skill in assisting individuals in various stages of recovery. Hardworking Peer Support Specialist known for handling appointment scheduling, transporting clients to meetings and promoting assistance wherever and whenever needed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Child and Family Empowerment Center
Saint Louis
02.2023 - Current
- Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
- Helped individuals overcome discrimination, stigmas and trauma by providing encouragement and community resources.
- Transported individuals safely to support meetings and medical appointments.
- Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on information related to individuals.
- Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
- Helped individuals overcome harmful drug and alcohol addictions.
- Assisted clients with developing relevant skills to improve functionality in social, educational and vocational situations.
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
- Counseled clients physical, mental factors impacting personal success.
- Aided individuals by developing wellness plans and advance directives to achieve goals.
MAADCI
Assisted Recovery center of America
St Louis
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisted and facilitated groups
- Cooked for the clients
- Assisted as a peer support to clients
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
SNHU
Online Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Family Assistance
- Relationship-Building Skills
- Community Services Information
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Relationship Cultivation
- Exemplary Communication
- Recovery Assistance and Support
- Mental Health Services
- Leadership Skills
- Interpersonal Abilities
- Rapport Building
- Positive Environment Facilitation
- Issue Resolution Abilities
- Effective Collaboration and Interaction
- Planning Skills
Certification
- MAADCI
Timeline
MAADCI
Assisted Recovery center of America
09.2024 - 06.2025
Peer Support Specialist
Child and Family Empowerment Center
02.2023 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
SNHU