Sierra Riley
Bemidji,MN
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
North Homes Children and Family Services
Bemidji, MN
06.2022 - Current
- Provided emotional support to clients, fostering resilience and personal growth.
- Developed individualized recovery plans, promoting client empowerment and goal achievement.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions according to organizational guidelines, protecting confidentiality while ensuring thorough documentation for continuity of care purposes.
- Assisted clients in developing and maintaining personalized wellness plans, guiding them in setting achievable goals for improved mental health outcomes.
- Assisted clients in identifying community resources and services, increasing their access to valuable support networks.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering a trusting environment to encourage open communication about personal challenges and goals.
- Provided compassionate assistance to clients during challenging life transitions, helping them navigate obstacles with increased confidence and resilience.
Personal Care Assistant
Accra
Bemidji, MN
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Engage patients with conversation and support daily needs.
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, and assistance.
Cashier
Goodwill
Bemidji, MN
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Process accurate sales transactions while maintaining a cheerful demeanor.
- Multi-task to stay busy when the flow of customers slows.
- Maintain safety and security by monitoring loss prevention, holding access keys, and maintaining staff safety.
- Organize merchandise into visually appealing and effective displays.
- Experience opening and closing shifts, counting cash and preparing reports to open and close registers.
- Present friendly and positive attitude, communicating clearly with customers and colleagues.
- Supervising staff and new employees.
Cashier
Goodwill
Delaware, OH
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Maintain situational awareness for loss prevention and security purposes.
- Organize merchandise into visually appealing and effective displays.
- Experience opening and closing shifts, counting cash and preparing reports to open and close registers.
- Present friendly and positive attitude, communicating clearly with customers and colleagues.
- Prolonged standing, repeated walking, bending, stretching and occasional lifting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-2027
Associate of Science - Heath Sciences Broad Field
Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN05-2024
High School Diploma -
Bemidji High School
Bemidji, MN01-2018
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Self-Motivated Multi-Tasker
- Approachable, Cheerful, and Energetic
- Communication skills
- Active listening
- Patience
- Emotional Intelligence
- Problem-solving skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Mental health awareness
- Peer advocacy
- Stress reduction
- Wellness strategies
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
North Homes Children and Family Services
06.2022 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Accra
12.2021 - 06.2022
Cashier
Goodwill
05.2020 - 12.2021
Cashier
Goodwill
12.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Bemidji State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bemidji State University
Associate of Science - Heath Sciences Broad Field
Northwest Technical College
High School Diploma -
Bemidji High School