Roberto Alvarez
Certiied Peer Support Specialist @First Fruit Ministries
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Certiied Peer Support Specialist @First Fruit Ministries
Wilmington, NC, US
Certified Peer Support Specialist who serves as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for effective evidence-based recovery services that supports individuals with alcohol substance disorder, substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Provide homeless, disabled, alcohol and drug abusing clients with low income housing and assistance Teach clients different ideas and tools to help them reach their goals of independent living and survivalUtilize problem solving techniques and find solutions to client crisis situations by asking open ended questions
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ABOUT ROBERTO ALVAREZ
Serves as a recovery agent by providing and advocating for any effective evidence-based recovery services that will aid the homeless community in daily living. Knowledge of psychological principles, methods and theories and must have the ability to exercise superior judgment when deviating from psychology as well as the ability to exercise good judgment. Skill in using, effective communication skills to teach and engage in problem solving and conflict resolution strategies to support people in self-directed recovery. Knowledge of crisis-oriented counseling, Management and Prevention of Disruptive Behavior techniques, including methods for effective triage and the standards for handling violent or suicidal patients safely. Assists clients to articulate personal goals for maintaining housing through the use of one and group sessions; assist people in identifying their skills, strengths, supports and the resources needed to aid them in achieving those goals. Assist the client in exploring options for obtaining decent and affordable housing of his/her choice in the most integrated, independent and least intrusive or restrictive environment, by making referrals to appropriate Back at Home housing programs. Inform clients about community and mutual supports and how to use these in the recovery process. Community resources may include, consumer self-help and mutual support services, social security office, Department of Family and Children services, local YMCA, library, restaurants, veterans\' service organizations, apartment complexes and other types of housing, etc.Assist clients in developing empowerment skills and combating stigma through self-advocacy, though regular meetings, individual or group sessions through the use of role playing/modeling techniques. Serves as liaison with community-based consumer-run and/or consumer-supportive organizations to develop and/or foster veterans\' community integration and development of natural supports and self-reliance strategies.
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