John Walsh
Longmont,CO
Summary
John; an experienced and compassionate Peer Support Specialist with a strong background in mental health and substance use disorder, including supervisory and leadership responsibilities. Brings over 8 years of lived experience from serving in the Navy to being sober himself- as well as 2 years of professional practice supporting individuals on their recovery journey, focusing on peer-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches. Proven ability to lead and mentor peer support teams, oversee daily operations, and ensure quality service delivery. Skilled in crisis intervention, recovery planning, facilitating substance education groups, and connecting clients with vital community resources. Passionate about empowering others through empathy, shared experience, and strength-based support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support/Peer Support Supervisor
Cottonwood Clinical Services Inc.
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Individualized peer support and case management, crisis intervention, community outreach, scheduling, and budget
- Ensured all employees followed both state and company policy/procedures, worked closely with clinical team on Level III (inpatient treatment) referrals, and facilitated multiple Substance Abuse Groups and SMART Recovery Groups
- Well-versed and knowledgeable in the substance abuse professional setting including operation and clerical staffing
- Capability of working and adapting to any situation, with anyone, under any circumstances within my scope of policy and procedure
Warehouse Manager
Southwest Appliance
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and fulfill customers needs
Material/Maintenance Handler, Safety Coordinator
Discover My Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Moved all donated inventory
- Ensure that all areas of production have sufficient materials to work with so that there is no lapse of work to minimize down time
- Proactive in preparing materials or storage containers to anticipate the needs of the production team
- Ensure items are stored and trailers are well organized, stocked and clean to ensure items are stored in an efficient manner
- Prepared items for shipment and tracked product that is both shipped as well as received by the Retail Centre docks.
- Helped to provide a safe working environment for customers and fellow employees
- Cross-trained in other departments/areas and act as back-up for other areas as required
Maintenance and Grounds Keeper- Information Technology Assistant
Ignacio School District
11.2015 - 06.2017
- Performed grounds keeper duties, including but not limited to; lawn care, mowing, trimming, pruning, raking, repair equipment, etc
- Assisted in Network trouble shooting
- Maintained updated computer software instillations
- Tended to computer repairs as needed for faculty
- Classroom information technology repairs
- Installation of security cameras throughout school grounds and interfaced with software system
- Available at all times for Faculty and Student IT Customer Service
Master At Arms 3rd Class Petty Officer, CCS Riverine’s
United States Navy
09.2009 - 11.2012
- Naval Security Forces
- Military Police
- Combat Casualty Specialist
- 3 overseas combat tours including OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom), OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) and Operations Vigilant Mariner
- Visit Board Search and Seizure Chief of the Guard, Anti-Piracy protection team
Education
Associate of Arts - Human Services- Substance Abuse
San Juan College
Farmington, NM07.2025
High School Diploma -
Dobson High School
Mesa, AZ06.2004
Skills
- Reliable, energetic, and confident
- Team management
- Technical support understanding
- Problem-solving
- Compassionate
- Documentation skills
- Training and mentoring
- Leading team meetings
- Decisive Decision-making
- Conflict management
Certification
Certified Addiction Technician (CAT)- Current
Group Dynamics Certificate- 2024
Substance Abuse Education Facilitator- 2024
Community Support Worker- 2023
SMART Recovery Facilitation Certificate- 2023
Presumptive Eligibility Determiner NM Medicaid- 2023
Crisis Resolution Certificate- 2023
Cultural Competency Certificate- 2023
Certified Peer Support Worker- 2022
Timeline
Community Support/Peer Support Supervisor
Cottonwood Clinical Services Inc.
07.2023 - 04.2025
Warehouse Manager
Southwest Appliance
04.2019 - 11.2019
Material/Maintenance Handler, Safety Coordinator
Discover My Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado
01.2017 - 04.2018
Maintenance and Grounds Keeper- Information Technology Assistant
Ignacio School District
11.2015 - 06.2017
Master At Arms 3rd Class Petty Officer, CCS Riverine’s
United States Navy
09.2009 - 11.2012
Associate of Arts - Human Services- Substance Abuse
San Juan College
High School Diploma -
Dobson High School
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