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Tanya Taylor

Richmond,VA
Tanya Taylor

Summary

Proven ability to empower individuals through tailored recovery plans and group sessions, utilizing skills in active listening and advocacy. Committed to fostering positive change and guiding participants toward fulfilling, healthy lives. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Imagine the Freedom
Richmond, USA

Group Facilitator
01.2024 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Facilitate groups using a working knowledge of various pathways to include: 12 Steps, SMART Recovery and Recovery Dynamics.

Fresh Start Outreach, LLC
, VA

Group Facilitator
07.2024 - 03.2025

Job overview

  • Planned, developed and administered group services designed to assist participating clients.
  • Provided advocacy specified by program and contract guidelines.
  • Encouraged participation and provided focus and guidance for discussions within group.

McShin Foundation
Richmond, USA

Peer Recovery Specialist (Internship)
12.2022 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Responsible for completing recovery coach sessions and helping participants with their recovery plans.
  • Served as a group facilitator and peer recovery coach.
  • Promoted recovery advocacy.
  • Completed participant ASAMS and orientations.

House of Prayer Church
Richmond, USA

Embrace Recovery
11.2019 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Our mission was to provide a comprehensive program with emphasis on 12 Step and Celebrate Recovery pathways.
  • Our goal was to guide our participants through the recovery process so that they could move forward and lead healthy, happy and spiritually productive lives.

Education

2 yrs. Post High School from Liberal Arts

University Overview

Skills

  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Celebrate Recovery
  • Smart Recovery
  • 12 Steps
  • Group facilitation
  • Recovery coaching
  • Crisis intervention
  • Active listening
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Advocacy skills
  • Goal setting
  • Communication strategies
  • Community outreach
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Intake interviews
  • Interpersonal and written communication

Certification

  • Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, 03/01/25, 03/31/27, This Certification validates the ability to use lived experience, professional training and peer support techniques to assist others in achieving and maintaining recovery from substance use and mental health challenges.
  • Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist, 03/01/23, 09/30/25, A forensic peer recovery specialist uses their own experience with the criminal justice system and substance use recovery to help people involved with the criminal justice system. The goal is to support people in regaining their sense of empowerment and establishing a path forward.

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Group Facilitator
Fresh Start Outreach, LLC
07.2024 - 03.2025
Group Facilitator
Imagine the Freedom
01.2024 - 06.2024
Peer Recovery Specialist (Internship)
McShin Foundation
12.2022 - 08.2023
Embrace Recovery
House of Prayer Church
11.2019 - 03.2021
2 yrs. Post High School from Liberal Arts

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