Jawanza Watson
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Mentored Adults with Disabilities with a proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Driver
The Picnic Basket
08.2021 - Current
- Delivery Set-up for weddings, company parties, functions, private house functions/parties
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
Mentor
MATA
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisting young adults with developmental disabilities with learning job skills
- Setting them up in order to volunteer at multiple job sites that would go hand in hand with their goal.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Program Coordinator
Foundations For Successful Living
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted young adults with developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals and accessing services, which included: Personal Safety Awareness, Vocational Skills, Independent Living Skills, Communication Skills, Anger Management
- Wrote and update ISSP and BISP's.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Squad Leader
U.S Army
03.2003 - 02.2010
- Oversaw and tracked training requirements for the company's operations
- Coordinated professional development schools for all NCOs (non-commissioned officers)
- Assisted soldiers with career exploration
- Taught soldiers common and duty related skills
- Maintained army equipment and facilities
- Confirmed environmental protection program compliance for spill prevention and contingency planning.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, COAssociate in Dental Assisting -
Intellitec Medical Institute
Colorado Springs, CO03.2016
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Case Management
- Mentoring
- Group Therapy
- Management
- Intake Experience
- Supervising experience
- MIcrosoft Office
- Autism Experience
- Behavioral Therapy
- Conflict Management
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Program Development
Certification
CPR Certification
Affiliations
Special Olympics Volunteer
Timeline
Delivery Driver
The Picnic Basket
08.2021 - Current
Mentor
MATA
01.2019 - 03.2021
Program Coordinator
Foundations For Successful Living
01.2017 - 01.2019
Squad Leader
U.S Army
03.2003 - 02.2010
Associate of Science - General Studies
Pikes Peak Community College
Associate in Dental Assisting -
Intellitec Medical Institute