Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
I volunteer at the Lawrence County Animal shelter.
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Joseph Adkins

Chesapeake

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in compliance and resident engagement at Lawrence County Recovery and Wellness. Proven ability in problem-solving and teamwork, successfully facilitating group activities and coordinating individualized service plans. Recognized for reliability and attention to detail, contributing to the success of special events and fostering positive relationships among residents.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

House Monitor

Lawrence County Recovery and Wellness
12.2024 - Current
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated group meetings and activities to encourage social interaction among residents, fostering positive relationships.
  • Coordinated closely with counselors or case managers to design individualized service plans tailored specifically around each resident''s unique needs.
  • Contributed to the success of special events and activities for residents by lending support in planning, setup, execution, and cleanup processes.

Lineman

Horner Cable Construction
04.2015 - 09.2016
  • Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
  • Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
  • Worked on both dead and energized lines.
  • Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.

Stock and Register

Food Fair
06.2006 - 01.2009
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

No Degree - Drug Addiction

Addiction Counselor
Online
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Spring Valley High School
Huntington, WV
06-2007

Skills

  • Fire safety awareness
  • Empathy development
  • Delegation
  • Assertiveness training
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability

Certification

Peer Support Specialist

CDCA's

Timeline

House Monitor

Lawrence County Recovery and Wellness
12.2024 - Current

Lineman

Horner Cable Construction
04.2015 - 09.2016

Stock and Register

Food Fair
06.2006 - 01.2009

No Degree - Drug Addiction

Addiction Counselor

High School Diploma -

Spring Valley High School

I volunteer at the Lawrence County Animal shelter.

I volunteer helping clean kennels walk dogs feed and water animals.

Related to the Job

A little background that relates to the job. 

In the past i have raised some snakes. Currently I have a Ball Python and a Gopher rat snake. I also have two leopard Gecko's. Ive had several different kids of animals over the years. I breed Scorpions at one time. I also use to help my mother raise exotic birds. I current also have a breeding pair of Hedgehog's and a pet racoon named Rocket. I enjoy working with animals and helping people. I'm eager to learn more about different animals.