Tiffany Barracks - Spates
Rockford,IL
Summary
Compassionate Peer Support Volunteer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in active listening, crisis intervention, mental health support and substance use disorder support. Excel using empathy, communication, and adaptability to foster meaningful connections and provide effective peer support.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Volunteer
Salvation Army
Bloomington, Illinois
2026.07 - Current
- Delivered emotional support to individuals in distress, fostering resilience and coping strategies.
- Coordinated peer support groups on mental health topics, enhancing community engagement and awareness.
- Coordinated peer support groups on substance use disorders, promoting recovery and shared experiences.
- Facilitated discussions to encourage sharing and connection among participants.
- Connected participants with local community resources to support their needs.
Peer Support Volunteer
Logan Correctional Center
Logan, Illinois
2026.02 - 2026.07
- Provided emotional support to individuals in distress or crisis.
- Assisted in peer support groups for various mental health topics.
- Assisted in peer support groups for various substance use disorder topics.
- Facilitated discussions to encourage sharing and connection among participants.
- Provided weekly check - in sessions with participants
- Assisted in connecting to the proper resources post release.
Peer Support Volunteer
Boone County
Belvidere, Illinois
2025.07 - 2026.02
- Delivered emotional support to individuals in distress, fostering resilience and coping strategies.
- Coordinated peer support groups for various mental health topics, enhancing community engagement and connection.
- Assisted in organizing peer support groups for various substance use disorder topics.
- Facilitated discussions that promoted sharing and connection among participants, strengthening peer relationships.
Education
CPRS - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist -
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL 2026.08 - 2026.09
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA 2001.08 - 2005.12
Skills
- Emotional support
- Group facilitation
- Conflict resolution
- Community resource coordination
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited
ASL
Professional
Timeline
CPRS - Certified Peer Recovery Specialist -
Heartland Community College
2026.08 - 2026.09
Peer Support Volunteer
Salvation Army
2026.07 - Current
Peer Support Volunteer
Logan Correctional Center
2026.02 - 2026.07
Peer Support Volunteer
Boone County
2025.07 - 2026.02
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Norfolk State University
2001.08 - 2005.12