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Candice Hightower

Loganville,GA

Summary

Hardworking Peer Support Specialist committed to coaching peers through life challenges. Knowledgeable in care system navigation and willing to share life experiences related to mental illness. Develops customized plans for individual issues. Engaging and outgoing with strong communication skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Favor Families
Stone Mountain, GA
06.2021 - Current
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
  • Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
  • Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
  • Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
  • Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Fostered relationships with partner agencies and other interested parties to build pipeline of supportive services.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

InHome Childcare Provider

Hightower Childcare
Lithonia, GA
05.2010 - 08.2019
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and age appropriate development.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Offered top-notch care 8+ children at once, ranging in age from New Born to 10.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys each day.
  • Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
  • Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.

Foster Care Provider

New Beginnings Foster Care Agency
Lithonia, GA
02.2005 - 01.2011
  • Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
  • Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
  • Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
  • Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
  • Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
  • Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
  • Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
  • Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.

Education

GED -

Dekalb Early College Academy
Stone Mountain, GA
06.1999

Skills

  • Peer Interaction
  • Community Resources and Education
  • Effective Listening
  • Emotional Support
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Crisis Situations
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Scheduling Medical Appointments
  • Dynamic Communication Skills
  • Staff Meetings
  • Educational Programs
  • Cognitive Behavior Practices
  • Planning Skills
  • Interventions Understanding
  • Data Integrity
  • Communications Strategies
  • Service Navigation
  • Mental Health Support
  • Safety Protocols
  • Family Outreach
  • Creative Solutions
  • Intervention Support
  • Treatment Plans
  • Patient Intakes
  • Coping Methods
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)

Certification

  • NCPS - National Certified Peer Specialist
  • Nami Basics - National Alliance on Mental Health

Timeline

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Favor Families
06.2021 - Current

InHome Childcare Provider

Hightower Childcare
05.2010 - 08.2019

Foster Care Provider

New Beginnings Foster Care Agency
02.2005 - 01.2011

GED -

Dekalb Early College Academy

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