Autumn Straughn
Paradise,CA
Summary
Energetic and empathetic individual with strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Adept at understanding and addressing needs of peers, with foundation in conflict resolution and advocacy skills. Dedicated to creating supportive and inclusive environment that fosters positive change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Advocate
Butte County Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Providing essential resources to young students on mental health and self-help
- Planning and carrying out activities with small and large groups of students in activities.
- Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
- Fostering a safe environment and connecting with youth, while building relationships with others based upon trust and honesty.
- Practice constant active listening and dynamic communication skills with participants.
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Regularly trained on HIPAA and Confidentiality.
Leadership Student
Paradise High School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Engaged in beginning-of-year orientations to assist students with initial adjustment to high school.
- Led and supported student-led events such as dances, rallies, volunteer drives, fundraisers, festivals, and other events.
- Implemented and supported collaborative projects while fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills among the group.
- Responsible for assuring the organization and cleanliness of storage rooms.
- Actively engaged and improved skills in leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, public speaking and adaptability,
Education
High School Diploma -
Paradise High School
Paradise, CA06-2023
Skills
- Peer support
- Problem-solving skills
- Leadership skills
- Planning skills
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organization techniques
Languages
English
Timeline
Peer Advocate
Butte County Behavioral Health
01.2022 - 11.2024
Leadership Student
Paradise High School
08.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Paradise High School
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