1. Lawrence R. Crouthamel
Experienced Certified Peer Specialist
P.O. Box 36 16 Hollowhorn Road
Ewrinna,Pa.18920-0036
267-752-2514 (cell)
lawrencecrouthamel@yahoo.com
Profile Twenty-three careers in construction & painting with two local firms. Experience in the
maintenance of cleaning tools/vehicles, maintaining a clean, well-organized and safe work
environment. Three years of custodial/maintenance experience in a volunteer position. Also
have experience in food preparation and serving workers and individuals in residential
setting.
Experience
2009-2015 Certified Peer Specialists,
Salisbury Behavioral Health Inc. Pipersville Pa
Helped residents in this long term, structured residential home integrate into the
community by modeling appropriate behavior and living skills. Fostered natural
support systems through education, advocacy, and relationship building. Linked
residents to wide variety of community based programs. Identified individuals in
crises, intervening with conversational and experiential engagement or, as
necessary, by requesting assistance. Identified residents’ strengths and needed
areas for improvement, working with professional staff in the development of
appropriate short term and long term goals. Wrote daily progress notes. Drove
residents to appointments and various community activities. Strong interpersonal
and problem solving skills.
2008-2009 Certified Peer Specialists
Adult Mental Health Services,
Lenape Valley Foundation Doylestown, Pa
2006-2008 Driver, Handicap Van and Bus
Be About Recovery Now Center,
Lenape Valley Foundation Warminster, PA
Other Work and Volunteer Experience
2012-Present
Volunteers at Wellspring Clubhouse, helping with maintenance tasks like
vacuuming, sweeping, cleaning bathrooms, serving food and prepping food.
1980-2005
Twenty-three year career in construction and painting with two local firms.
After serious injury, left the field and volunteered within the mental health
community, ultimately getting trained as a Certified Peer Specialist. Certified
trainer, WRAP (Wellness Recovering Action Plan); Specialist, Peer-to-Peer
support program. Community Peer Support volunteering at Bucks County
Area.
Education
2008-Present Continued training for CPS, WRAP and Peer-to-Peer
1976- Montgomery County Community College (Drafting & Design) Blue Bell, PA