Gessikah Shaw
Queens,NY
Summary
Empathetic Leader with a good understanding of different cultures, perspectives and experiences. Eager to put leadership and problem-solving skills into practice. Personable and dedicated to helping others navigate difficult situations and resolve conflicts positively and constructively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Counselor Intern - Lincoln Hospital
H+H Peer Academy
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Advocating for people in recovery
- Mentoring and setting goals within a group setting
- Responding to patient emergencies as needed
- Collaborating with Social Workers, CASAC Counselors, and Peer Support Specialists.
- Worked in Mobile Crises, Outpatient, ED LEADS, and Inpatient (Psychiatric)
Hair Stylist
Locs by Gess
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Promoted services on social media platforms to increase referrals, engagement and brand awareness.
- Built and preserved strong client relationships to increase return visits.
- Recorded, edited, and promoted content for social media showcasing my work
Sales Associate/Advocate
Housing Works Thrift Shop
07.2019 - 03.2020
- This was a non profit organization that helped fund homeless people, individuals with AIDS/HIV, and those who struggle with substance abuse.
- I was responsible for advocating and protesting with the organization when it came to issues about NYC housing, drug addiction, and LGBTQIA+
Education
NYS Certified Peer Specialist - Provisional -
H+H Peer Academy
New York, NY06.2024
NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate - Provisional -
Health + Hospitals Peer Academy
New York, NYHigh School diploma - PhotographyCulinaryArtDance
Harry S Truman
06.2015
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Relapse Prevention
- Empathy Development
- Peer Support Techniques
- Wellness Planning
- Role Modeling
- Peer Mentoring
- Problem-Solving
- Crisis Intervention
- Suicide Prevention
- Conflict Management
- Abuse Identification
- Alcohol and substance abuse
Certification
- Certified Peer specialist
- APS certification
- PMCS certified (Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations)
- Certificate for Mandated reporter
- Completed NARCAN Training
- Certification in Suicide: Peer to Peer Conversation
- Certification in Whole Family Health and Wellness
- CPR certified: Valid until 2026
Timeline
Peer Counselor Intern - Lincoln Hospital
H+H Peer Academy
05.2024 - 06.2024
Hair Stylist
Locs by Gess
10.2021 - 04.2024
Sales Associate/Advocate
Housing Works Thrift Shop
07.2019 - 03.2020
NYS Certified Peer Specialist - Provisional -
H+H Peer Academy
NYS Certified Recovery Peer Advocate - Provisional -
Health + Hospitals Peer Academy
High School diploma - PhotographyCulinaryArtDance
Harry S Truman
- Certified Peer specialist
- APS certification
- PMCS certified (Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations)
- Certificate for Mandated reporter
- Completed NARCAN Training
- Certification in Suicide: Peer to Peer Conversation
- Certification in Whole Family Health and Wellness
- CPR certified: Valid until 2026
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