1. PAUL VIERS CPSS CPRC
12139 York, Carleton, MI 48117
Home: 734.299.3252 • Cell: 734.733.8039
romansroad07@gmail.com
Articulate Certified Peer Support Specialist driven to succeed. Strategic planning and client relationship management
expert. Analytical CPSS/CPRC offering 3 years of working with individuals struggling with mental health issues and
addiction. Passionate about continuing education through seminars, training programs and research.
Leadership experience in Celebrate Recovery (12 step program).
Volunteered at Emanuel House in Detroit providing counselor assistance in leading large groups, sitting in on one on
one sessions and peer support to clients.
Interim driver for Team Wellness Center until they hired two full time drivers.
03/2016 to Current
PERSONALIZED NURSING LIGHTHOUSE
Pontiac, MI
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Assist Oakland county residents with overcoming any hurt, hang up or habit.
Guide them through applying for various applications.
Coach them in various types of support for employment such as resume writing, applying for jobs and retention.
Network between other local support systems to improve the service being offered to the community.
03/2016 to Current
UBER RIDE SHARING SERVICE
Detroit, MI
Driver-Partner
Complete a daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first pick up of the day.
Select the most efficient routes to drop off passenger in a timely manner.
Establish long-term customer relationships through prompt and courteous service.
Resolved customer complaints and adjusted fares accordingly.
09/2015 to 03/2016
TEAM WELLNESS CENTER
Detroit, MI
Certified Peer Support Specialist (employment specialist)
Guide members in writing resumes.
Coach them using mock interviews, discussing topics such as body language, how to dress and note taking.
Teach them how to follow up on applications or resumes submitted.
Facilitate supportive employment retention skill building techniques.
01/2014 to 09/2015
PERSONALIZED NURSING LIGHTHOUSE
Plymouth, MI
Certified Peer Recovery Coach/ Maintenance/ Driver
Link clients to community resources such as 12 step recovery groups.
Work with care teams as a Peer Recovery coach to address client needs.
Maintenance coordinator for agency.
Drove agency van to take clients home, to pick up food donations and any other agency needs.
Intake/ move clients into their new apartments.
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EXPERIENCE

2. 2019BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: SOCIAL WORK
I will be enrolling back into school in the fall semester of 2017 to finish my degree.
2016CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST: MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Lansing, MI
2015CERTIFICATE: ADDICTION STUDIES
Wayne County Community College, Detroit, MI
2013CERTIFIED PEER RECOVERY COACH: SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY
Connecticut Community on Addiction Recovery, Southgate, MI
EDUCATION