Mental Health Support
Resume:
Amparo Ostojic
Objective Seeking a peer specialist position in an organization whose mission
is to improve mental health outcomes using recovery oriented care. 808 Geraghty ave
Los Angeles, CA 90063
adcia6@r.postjobfree.com
EXPERIENCE
Cal Voices, Los Angeles — Mental Health Advocate
November 2018 - PRESENT
Recruit and train stakeholders within my local communities to establish and strengthen local advocacy networks, increase stakeholder participation in the community planning process. Ensure county mental health systems incorporate client/consumer voice and choice in local-level policy planning, programming decisions, and services delivery.
Didi Hirsh, Glendale — Peer Specialist
April 2019 - November 2019
Collaborated in treatment plan development with clients. Provided consultation with clinical staff to integrate recovery oriented care to clients. Created curriculum and conducted peer support groups. Provided case management and advocacy for mental health clients. Developed and presented clinic wide sensitivity training.
Social Security Administration, Los Angeles — Claims Specialist and Contact Representative
MARCH 2008 - SEPTEMBER 2018
Accurately adjudicated complex and critical disability, retirement and medicare claims. Provided technical solutions and offered training on complex policies to peers in the workplace. Coordinated with interagency departments to process overpayments, appeals and waiver requests. EDUCATION
CSU Northridge, Northridge — Master of Public
Administration
JANUARY 2011 - MAY 2013
Emphasis in Leadership, GPA 3.75
CSU Northridge, Northridge — B.S. Business Administration JUNE 2003 - DECEMBER 2007
Executive board member for the Latino Business Administration SKILLS
Excellent communication
skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Support group facilitation
Exceptional organizational skills
CERTIFICATIONS
Patricia Deegan PhD &
Associates - October 2019
Certified Personal Medicine
Coach
Wise University / SHARE!
February 2019
Certified Peer Specialist
Mental Health First Aid
January 2019
Real Estate Salesperson
Valid until October 2021,
Credential ID 02042156
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY
WORK
Latino Underserved Cultural
Community Co-Chair
Director of Spanish Groups
Depression Bipolar Support
Alliance
LANGUAGES
Native Spanish speaker
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