My Bio: Nicole Hager
My Bio
My name is Nicole and I am currently enrolled at Bryant and Stratton College in the Human and Social Services degree program. I anticipate graduating with my associate's degree in June of 2025. I currently work as a Peer Recovery Specialist in Delaware. I have two sons, ages 12 and 16, and I am originally from Pennsylvania. My career goal is to become a Drug and Alcohol Counselor.
Employment History: Nicole Hager
Peer Support Recovery Specialist
RI International, Recovery Innovations
August 2024-Present
~Guiding individuals toward a proactive role in their healthcare and personal crisis plans. Helping to develop clients' Wellness Recovery Action Plans and giving feedback to the individual on early signs of relapse. Teaching clients how to request help to prevent a relapse or crisis.
Employment History: Nicole Hager
Behavioral Health Safety Attendant
Beebe Medical Group-Beebe Hospital
June 2024-Present
~Ensuring the safety of Behavioral Health patients in a hospital setting as well as working as a team with other safety attendants to accommodate patients' needs. Assisting the CNAs and other nurses in caring for the patients. Assisting in maintaining a safe environment and remaining with the patients at all times to provide ongoing observation of the patient and alert the nursing staff as patient care needs arise.
Educational Background: Nicole Hager
Bryant & Stratton College (Est. Graduation June 2025)
Associate's in Human and Social Services Degree
Estimated Graduation date June 2025
Educational Background: Nicole Hager
Dallastown Area High School (2009)
General Education Degree obtained in 2009
Licenses & Certifications: Nicole Hager
BLS Certification
BLS (Basic Life Safety) Certification since 2023
Licenses & Certifications: Nicole Hager
CPR Certification
Certified in CPR since 2023
CPR Certification is renewed quarterly
Skills: Nicole Hager
Lived Experience
I have lived experience with addiction recovery and mental health issues
Skills: Nicole Hager
Mental Health support
Ability to support people who are struggling with mental health concerns and those who have mental health diagnoses
Skills: Nicole Hager
Communication abilities
Ability to communicate effectively with people who are in crisis or struggling with addiction
Skills: Nicole Hager
Ability to Facilitate Peer Support meetings and groups
Assignments: Nicole Hager
MATH201 Portfolio Project-Budget Plan
I completed a Portfolio Project by creating a budget plan for myself, including my average future salary and all of my expenditures. I compared ratios, debt, and expenses. The outcome met was: Following established methods of inquiry and mathematical reasoning to form conclusions and make decisions.
MATH201- Portfolio Project-Budget Plan (.docx) 0.05mb
Assignments: Nicole Hager
PHIL222-Research Paper- Why Abortion is Ethical
This research paper was about whether or not abortion is ethical based on my own life experience with this topic and by using what I learned from doing research and reading the lectures in this course. The outcome met was: Transfer knowledge, skills, and behaviors acquired through formal and informal learning and life experiences to new situations.
PHIL222- Why Abortion is Ethical (.docx) 0.02mb
Assignments: Nicole Hager
ENG202 Research Paper - Harms of Video Games
This research paper was done on the harms of video games. The outcome met was: Utilize appropriate current technology and resources to locate and evaluate information needed to accomplish a goal, and then communicate findings in visual, written, and/or oral formats.
ENG202- Research Paper- Harms of Video Games (.docx) 0.02mb
Assignments: Nicole Hager
HUSS120 Portfolio Project- BPD
This is a Portfolio Project on Borderline Personality Disorder and how I could connect clients to resources and support them. I also explained social and economic difficulties revolving around BPD. The outcome met was: Support the assessment of client concerns and available resources to match support services to improve quality of life of the client/customer/patient.
Portfolio Project- BPD (.docx) 0.03mb
Assignments: Nicole Hager
HUSS225 PowerPoint Project
This is a PowerPoint presentation detailing our case study about a client and the resources I would provide to them and their family. The outcome met was: Analyze and apply contemporary knowledge and skill sets to perform diverse administrative responsibilities in human and social services.
HUSS225 PowerPoint Presentation (.pptx) 4.49mb
Assignments: Nicole Hager
HUSS130 Cultural Competence Portfolio Project
This project is a mock treatment plan for a client and the outreach services plan of care. This is a mock support plan and an essay summarizing the plan of care for the client. The outcome met was: Adapt essential communication skills to interact effectively with supervisors, peers, and the public in various human and social settings.
250425110327_HUSS_130_Portfolio_Project.docx (.docx) 0.02mb
Assignments: Nicole Hager
HUSS125 Portfolio Project
This Portfolio Project was about a case scenario, how we intervened and helped the client, and how we would provide and help with services and resources. We researched ethical and legal artifacts for better ways we could assist the client. The outcome met was: Demonstrate ethical and legal communication techniques specific to the human and social services environments.
HUSS125 Portfolio Project - A Family In Crisis (.docx) 0.03mb
Assignments: Nicole Hager
CAPS265 Multicultural Awareness Project
This is my multicultural awareness project completed in my Career Development 3 class. This was an interview conducted with a professional in the recovery field and how I plan to approach various cultures moving forward in my personal life and career. The outcome met was: Particiapte in social, academic, and professional communities for individual growth and to function as a citizen of a multicultural world.
Multicultural Awareness Project - Interview
Assignments: Nicole Hager
SOSC225 Career Development Plan Project
I created an informal career plan based on my career readiness and career goals. The outcome met was: Employ strategies for reflection on learning and practice in order to adjust learning processes for continual improvement.
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Assignments: Nicole Hager
SOSC225 Theorists Essay
This is my Theorists Essay where I chose to research and compare two career theories and how they relate to my own career choice and path. The outcome met was: Demonstrate an understanding of patient/client/customer service needs within the continuum of human and social service environments.
My MyCred Portfolio Assignments
Goals (Personal & Professional): Nicole Hager
Personal Goals
My personal goals align with my professional goals as well as growing spiritually and improving my self-care. I aim to be a better person than the person I was in the past. I will strive to maintain my sobriety and continue on my path of recovery. I plan to hone in on my time management strategies as well.
Goals (Personal & Professional): Nicole Hager
Professional Goals
I am currently working as a Peer Recovery Specialist at our local hospital. In 2025, I plan to get my certification for CPRS (Certified Peer Recovery Specialist) after I graduate from B&S in June. After I obtain my certification, I plan to obtain my CADC to be certified in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. I plan to aim my career path at becoming a Drug and Alcohol Counselor within 2 years.
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