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Derek Tobias

Detroit,MI

Summary

Dedicated Career Navigator Peer Recovery Specialist, and advocate. Passionate about helping individuals with barriers to employment, especially justice involved. Skilled Motivational Speaker excels at building morale and encouraging others to succeed. Possess excellent communication skills and works well individually or as a team.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Life Skills Facilitator

Goodwill of Greater Detroit
Detroit, MI
2025 - Current
  • Developed individualized plans to address unique needs and goals of participants.
  • Conducted group sessions to promote social interaction and peer support among participants.
  • Trained volunteers on effective communication and engagement strategies with participants.
  • Monitored participant performance, providing feedback for continuous improvement.

Employment Resource Specialist

Goodwill of Pontiac
Pontiac, MI
2025 - 2025
  • Coordinated client intake processes to streamline resource allocation and improve access to services.
  • Developed individualized service plans based on client assessments and identified needs.
  • Identified useful resources and coordinated referrals.
  • Streamlined communication channels, ensuring timely updates on resource availability.

Youth Career Coordinator

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries
Fredericksburg, VA
2023 - 2025
  • Developed individualized career plans to support client employment goals
  • Facilitated workshops on resume writing and interview preparation
  • Collaborated with local employers to identify job openings and opportunities
  • Provided one-on-one coaching sessions to enhance job search skills

Donation Attendant

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries
Fredericksburg, VA
2022 - 2023
  • Received and sorted incoming donations for quality assurance and inventory management
  • Assisted customers with donation drop-offs and provided excellent service
  • Maintained clean and organized donation area to enhance operational efficiency
  • Documented donated items accurately for tracking purposes

Education

Associate of Science - Psychology

Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA
2024

No Degree - Peer Recovery Specialist

VA Department of Behavioral Health/Development Sciences
Fredericksburg, VA
2022

No Degree - Paraprofessional Counseling

Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VA
2022

Skills

  • Motivation techniques
  • Organization
  • Case note documentation
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication
  • Budget Planning
  • Providing one on one support and connecting participants with external resources

Timeline

Life Skills Facilitator

Goodwill of Greater Detroit
2025 - Current

Employment Resource Specialist

Goodwill of Pontiac
2025 - 2025

Youth Career Coordinator

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries
2023 - 2025

Donation Attendant

Rappahannock Goodwill Industries
2022 - 2023

Associate of Science - Psychology

Germanna Community College

No Degree - Peer Recovery Specialist

VA Department of Behavioral Health/Development Sciences

No Degree - Paraprofessional Counseling

Germanna Community College