Dexter Simonds
Reynoldsburg,Ohio
Summary
Attentive Peer Support Specialist promoting a 3 year career sharing life experiences regarding mental illnesses and always ready with a listening and attentive ear for others. Skilled at providing a high level of support and helping individuals find needed community services. Ready for a new position assisting others and helping each live optimal lives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prevention Specialist
Reset Living Tomorrow
Columbus , Ohio
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Developed evidence-based prevention programs for at-risk youth populations.
- Designed educational materials and resources related to substance abuse prevention.
- Coordinated with public health professionals, law enforcement personnel, school administrators, and other stakeholders to implement comprehensive prevention initiatives.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through collecting data from participants before, during, and after intervention activities.
- Maintained records documenting outreach activities conducted within the community.
- Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
- Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience and client histories.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Transported individuals safely to support meetings and medical appointments.
Peer Support Worker
Lighthouse
Columbus , OH
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Transported individuals safely to support meetings and medical appointments.
- Helped individuals overcome harmful drug and alcohol addictions.
- Instilled hope by promoting positive self-disclosure and actively listening to client needs.
- Reported unusual activities in patient environments or conditions.
- Offered advanced counseling in institutional setting following correct procedures and aligning with required standards.
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
Peer Support Specialist
Next Step Recovery
Columbus, OH
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on information related to individuals.
- Transported individuals safely to support meetings and medical appointments.
- Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
- Instilled hope by promoting positive self-disclosure and actively listening to client needs
- Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
Peer Support Specialist
Peer Center
Columbus Junction, OH
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained strict data confidentiality and privacy on information related to individuals.
- Shared details regarding recovery and wellness principles focused on helping others struggling to stay focused on personal recovery journeys.
- Led support groups and facilitated one-on-one meetings with struggling individuals.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Participated in continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Transported individuals safely to support meetings and medical appointments.
Warehouse Associate
Macy's Backstage
Columbus, Ohio
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Affixed accurate labels to customer packages to prevent unnecessary delays in loading and shipping of ordered goods.
- Navigated powered lift trucks safely to move items throughout warehouse and reduce injury risk.
- Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
- Conducted monthly inventories of materials on work floor.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts and audits and resolved issues to maintain accurate records.
- Positioned products between receiving, storage and shipping areas as part of just-in-time supply chain management for major manufacturers.
Valet Parking Attendant
In and out Valet
Columbus, OH
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Drove vehicles to parking area, secured vehicles and returned tag and keys to key booth.
- Created exceptional customer service by delivering safe, seamless and prompt parking experiences.
- Evaluated physical condition of vehicles before and after parking to assess for damage
- Patrolled parking areas and monitored car safety to prevent theft and damage.
- Maintained cleanliness, neatness and organization of all areas.
- Parked and retrieved automobiles for customers in parking lots, storage garages or new car lots.
- Greeted guests, explained valet procedures and answered questions to drive satisfaction and repeat business.
Forklift Operator
Union Supply Group Inc.
Grove City, OH
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Rotated stock and cleared sales floor of debris.
- Divided and sorted product shipments received using account information and shipping labels.
- Transported material to correct locations and documented inventory changes.
- Transferred materials to and from warehouses, production lines and packaging lines.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.
- Documented all tally sheets, slot changes, shuttle transfers and other paperwork.
- Consistently met deadlines for loading trailers to meet departure deadlines.
- Weighed materials and recorded weights on tags, labels and production schedules.
Education
GED -
Bolcys Adult Learning Center
Fishkill N Y03.1995
Skills
- Communication abilities
- Relationship-building skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Mental health support
- Planning skills
- Positive environment facilitation
Certification
- OSHA certification: HACCP Certification
- SafeServ Certified: Food Handle
- Ohio Certified Peer Specialist
- CDCA Certification
- QMHS Certification
- Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention Certification
Timeline
Prevention Specialist
Reset Living Tomorrow
01.2024 - 03.2024
Peer Support Worker
Lighthouse
10.2022 - 12.2023
Peer Support Specialist
Next Step Recovery
06.2022 - 11.2022
Peer Support Specialist
Peer Center
08.2021 - 10.2022
Warehouse Associate
Macy's Backstage
09.2020 - 12.2020
Valet Parking Attendant
In and out Valet
12.2019 - 09.2020
Forklift Operator
Union Supply Group Inc.
03.2019 - 12.2019
GED -
Bolcys Adult Learning Center