Tallon Hodges
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Peer Support Specialist with a proven track record at Tahoma North West, adept at promoting mental wellness and developing effective recovery plans. Skilled in fostering participant connections and utilizing behavioral support strategies, I empower individuals to navigate their recovery journey and enhance their support systems through compassionate engagement and exemplary communication.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Tahoma North West (DadsMOVE)
06.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Fostered relationships with partner agencies and other interested parties to build pipeline of supportive services.
- Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
- Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
- Participated in clinical staffing meetings and coordinated with clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
Residential Support Staff Member
Where Do They Go Foundation (The Tacoma Project)
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Trained clients to apply appropriate social skills and behavior modification techniques.
- Developed and implemented reinforcement systems to encourage positive behaviors.
- Learned specialized behavior approaches to implement behavioral strategies.
- Intervened with clients' challenging behaviors by reinforcing therapeutic alternatives and coping mechanisms.
- Provided therapeutic activities to assist with patient development.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centralia College
Washington Corrections Center, WA06.2008
Skills
- Promotion of mental wellness
- Behavioral support strategies
- Effective recovery plan development
- Addiction recovery
- Resource navigation
- Holistic wellness approaches
- Family engagement support
- Leadership skills
- Exemplary communication
- Fostering participant connections
- Effective collaboration and interaction
Accomplishments
Pierce County Felony Drug Court Graduate & Alumni Member
Certification
HCA Certified CPSS
HCA Certified CACPS
WRAP 1 Certified
Timeline
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Tahoma North West (DadsMOVE)
06.2025 - Current
Residential Support Staff Member
Where Do They Go Foundation (The Tacoma Project)
01.2025 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Centralia College