Pladc Christine M. Nielsen Cpsws

Christine M. Nielsen CPSWS, PLADC has extensive experience in peer support and recovery services, currently serving as a Certified Peer Support Specialist at Community Alliance since October 2016. Previous roles include Recovery Specialist at Telecare Corporation, where responsibilities involved aiding residents with treatment plans and facilitating recovery groups, and an internship at Siena/Francis House for obtaining certification hours. Christine has also gained experience facilitating educational groups on the "Stages of Change" at Alegent Health, handling client intakes at New Visions Center-Omaha, and advocating for homeless youth through volunteer work with Youth Emergency Services, Inc. Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and multiple associate degrees in Human Services and Addictive Studies from Iowa Western Community College. Additionally, a background in business management was developed as a housekeeper and owner of Chris's Cleaners from 1990 to 1995.