Charles Jackson
Summary
Empathetic Certified Peer Support Specialist with experience in mental health and substance abuse recovery settings. Delivered significant improvements in client well-being through active listening, crisis intervention, and personalized care plans. Focused on facilitating recovery-oriented support and promoting wellness strategies in group sessions.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified peer support specialist mental health
Georgia regional hospital
04.2025 - 12.2026
- Assisted individuals in developing coping strategies for mental health challenges.
- Facilitated peer support groups to encourage open communication and shared experiences.
- Provided guidance on navigating hospital services and resources effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Jackson State University
Jackson , Ms.Skills
- Peer support facilitation
- Crisis intervention
- Resource navigation
- Substance abuse
- Relapse prevention
- Coping strategies
- Peer advocacy
- Advocacy skills
- Stress reduction
- Assertiveness training
- Emotional control
- Building relationships
- Group management
- Teamwork skills
- Multicultural competence
- Cultural awareness
- Active listening
- Motivational techniques
- Conflict management
- Implementing feedback
- Family support
- Outreach programs
- Boundary setting
- Empathy development
Timeline
Certified peer support specialist mental health
Georgia regional hospital
04.2025 - 12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Jackson State University