Recovery support
Meeting people without judgment, helping them identify practical next steps, and encouraging recovery-focused decisions.
Oklahoma City · Open to opportunity
Experience gave me perspective.
Education gave it direction.
I'm Michael S. Elliott—a Correctional Support Services student preparing for a career in recovery, reentry, and behavioral health.
WHY THIS WORK
I understand what it means to find a way forward.
My path into human services is personal—and purposeful.
I chose Correctional Support Services because I have firsthand experience with the justice system and the obstacles people face when trying to change their lives.
Today, I'm turning that perspective into professional preparation. My goal is to help people navigate addiction, homelessness, reentry, and difficult transitions with practical support, accountability, and respect.
“The past explains my perspective. It does not limit my future.”
WHERE I CAN CONTRIBUTE
Real understanding.
Professional direction.
Reentry & stability
A firsthand understanding of the barriers surrounding justice involvement, housing instability, and rebuilding a life.
Human-centered service
Calm communication, active listening, resource navigation, and respect for each person's dignity and autonomy.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Prepared to learn.
Ready to contribute.
01
Bachelor of Science
Correctional Support Services · In progress
02
Information Assurance & Security Certificate
University of Phoenix
03
Academic recognition
3.56 GPA · Dean's List twice
04
Next professional milestone
Peer Recovery Support Specialist certification
CORE STRENGTHS
- Peer support & rapport building ↗
- Recovery and reentry advocacy ↗
- Crisis-aware communication ↗
- Community resource navigation ↗
- Professional documentation ↗
- Technology troubleshooting ↗
THE LONG VIEW
This isn't a job search.
It's a career foundation.
I'm working toward graduate study, professional counseling credentials, and ultimately a practice serving people affected by addiction, mental-health challenges, and justice involvement.
NOWNEXTFUTURE
B.S. STUDENTPEER SUPPORTCOUNSELOR
LET'S CONNECT
Looking for someone with
perspective and purpose?
I'm interested in entry-level opportunities across recovery support, reentry services, behavioral health, and community programs.