Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
LoAnn Banks

LoAnn Banks

Glendale,AZ

Summary

Energetic Peer Support Specialist with over 5 years of sobriety, dedicated to assisting others in navigating available services and recovery options. Committed to providing support and sharing success-promoting methods.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Support Specialist

New Freedom OPS, LLC
Phoenix, AZ
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Worked closely with incarcerated individuals to create Independent Living Plans, Wellness Recovery Plans, and Housing Placement Plans.
  • Managed comprehensive reports to support goal achievement and successful transition into society.
  • Ensured adherence to Federal and State documentation mandates, maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
  • Fostered dynamic rapport by utilizing effective listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Empowered individuals to overcome negative behaviors, stigmas, and trauma through encouragement, mentoring, and shared experiences.

Senior Caregiver

Urgent Home Care
Phoenix, AZ
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Experienced in offering supportive care to senior individuals in homes and assisted living facilities.
  • Aided with daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, cooking, laundry, errands and respite care.
  • Managed dietary needs, procuring nutritious ingredients for meal planning.
  • Supervised non-medical support, including medication reminders and scheduling medical appointments.
  • Demonstrated a servant's heart, compassion, encouragement, and respect for individuals and their homes.

Education

High school diploma -

North High
05.1989

Associates of Arts in Christian Counseling -

Life Point Christian University, Glendale, AZ

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Empathy and Compassion
  • Advocacy
  • Support Driven
  • Rapport Building
  • Strategic Planning
  • Team Collaboration
  • Microsoft and EMR Proficient

Certification

  • Certified Peer Support Specialist, New Freedom OPS, LLC - 2023
  • CPR and First Aid Training - Exp. 2025
  • Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card - Exp. 2025

Timeline

Peer Support Specialist - New Freedom OPS, LLC
09.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Caregiver - Urgent Home Care
09.2019 - 09.2021
North High - High school diploma,
Life Point Christian University - Associates of Arts in Christian Counseling,
LoAnn Banks