Alexis Luster

Certified Peer Supporter (CPS) and Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) with lived experience in recovery and reentry. Leads with empathy and passion for helping individuals overcome barriers, build healthy support systems, and achieve their recovery goals. Skilled in peer support, substance use and mental health advocacy, harm reduction, crisis intervention, community outreach, and resource coordination.

Known for strong communication, empathy, compassion, resilience, and a commitment to empowering others through a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approach.

Substance Use Counselor at 3 Waters Behavioral Health (2026-04 – Present)

• Provides peer-based recovery support and mentorship to individuals in substance use treatment and early recovery. Facilitates rapport-building, recovery-focused conversations, and daily check-ins. Encourages participation in recovery meetings, treatment programming, and healthy support systems. Uses lived experience to provide encouragement, advocacy, and hope throughout the recovery process. Engages individuals with compassion, encourages treatment participation, and long-term recovery support. Assists clients with goal setting, coping skills, community resources, and recovery planning
• Transports clients to appointments, court, meetings, job interviews, and community resource sites. Collaborates with treatment staff, case managers, probation/court systems, and community partners to support client success
• Supports clients with employment readiness, applications, resumes, and interview preparation
• Helps clients access benefits, housing resources, food assistance, clothing vouchers, and communication services
• Maintains professional documentation and progress notes in compliance with program standards
• Conducts community outreach to individuals actively struggling with substance use and homelessness. Volunteers with harm reduction and needle exchange programs to support safer practices and connect individuals to treatment services
• Distributes recovery resources and program information at high-risk areas, including local hotels and community locations. Builds relationships within the recovery community to increase awareness of treatment, peer support, and resources

Residential Aide at Cardinal Recovery (2022-07 – 2022-08)

• Supported women in recovery within a residential behavioral health setting, assisting with daily routines, transportation, and appointment coordination
• Administered and documented client medications responsibly, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality
• Helped create a structured, supportive environment focused on accountability and positive growth
• Collaborated with treatment team members to ensure residents' safety, compliance, and progress toward recovery goals

Manufacturing Associate at L3Harris (2019-08 – 2020-04)

• Operated multiple precision machines in the assembly of critical safety components for government defense products
• Ensured strict adherence to quality control standards where accuracy and consistency were essential to safety
• Quickly learned and excelled on several machine lines, demonstrating adaptability and a strong work ethic
• Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals while maintaining a safe, organized work environment

Machine Operator at Atkins & Pearce (2017-09 – 2018-06)

• Operated and monitored multiple textile machines simultaneously to ensure consistent, high-quality production of yarn products
• Maintained machine setup, threading, and calibration to meet safety and quality standards
• Conducted regular quality checks and performed basic maintenance to keep machines running efficiently, often independently, during night shifts
• Met or exceeded daily production goals through strong time management, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Recognized for reliability, adaptability, and strong work ethic in a fast-paced environment

Peer Support – Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction (2025-04)

College in Community and Public Service – Sinclair College (2023-08 – 2024-09)

High School Diploma – Glen Este High School (2010-06)