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Lucas Collins

New Bedford

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Recovery Support Worker with over two years of experience providing direct support to individuals facing mental health challenges, disabilities, and other complex needs. Proficient in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and person-centered care, with certifications in MAP, CPR, CPI, and HRO. Adept at collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, offering both practical support and emotional guidance to clients, ensuring safety and well-being. Seeking to leverage expertise in recovery support to contribute to and grow within an ACCS Integrated Team, fostering an environment of dignity, respect, and empowerment for individuals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recovery support worker

Fellowship Health Resources - Elwyn
New Bedford
05.2023 - Current
  • Support worker reviews the Screening, Assessment, Crisis Plan, Critical Needs Plan and IAP upon completion or update completed by the LPHA. Demonstrates knowledge of prescribed medications, ability to monitor medications, and follows FHR state specific medication guidelines. Organizes, plans, and facilitates a range of valued community activities that offer wellness/fitness, social, and cultural opportunities outside of the persons' home. Works with person to identify and utilize preferred recovery tools and self-care techniques (i.e. WRAP, peer groups, etc.).

Assistant Manager

Prime Liquors
Framingham
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Supervising employees during day-to-day tasks, providing customer support in escalated situations and managing the overall workflow of a workplace. Training and Supervising Staff, Maintaining appropriate stock.

Professors Assistant (Internship)

Framingham State University
Framingham
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Develops, plans, and implements curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs for student audiences within areas of expertise. Advises, tests, and teaches students audiences in a variety of academic subjects. Presented and reinforced learning concepts within a specified subject (White Collar Crime). Total of 2 classes, One online and the other live via Zoom.

Assistant Manager

7-Eleven
Dedham
06.2014 - 09.2018
  • Supervising employees during day-to-day tasks, providing customer support in escalated situations and managing the overall workflow of a workplace. Training and Supervising Staff, Maintaining appropriate stock.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Criminology, Minor In Psychology

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA
05.2021

Skills

  • Medication monitoring
  • Crisis intervention
  • Assessment planning
  • Wellness activities
  • Recovery tools
  • Community engagement
  • Communication skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Peer support
  • Mental health awareness
  • Boundary setting
  • Behavioral support
  • Data documentation
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Medication administration program certification (MAP)
  • Red Cross Adult First-aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) certification
  • Department of Mental Health (DMH) Human rights officer (HRO) training
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification

Timeline

Recovery support worker

Fellowship Health Resources - Elwyn
05.2023 - Current

Professors Assistant (Internship)

Framingham State University
01.2021 - 05.2021

Assistant Manager

Prime Liquors
09.2019 - 12.2022

Assistant Manager

7-Eleven
06.2014 - 09.2018

Bachelors of Science - Criminology, Minor In Psychology

Framingham State University

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