Tishon Johnson
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Hardworking Peer Support Specialist committed to coaching peers through life challenges. Develops customized plans for individual issues. Engaging and outgoing with strong communication skills. I'm also a Dedicated professional with strong background in providing evidence-based counseling services to individuals, couples and families. Skilled in developing treatment plans, conducting assessments and documenting progress. Committed to advocating for mental health and well-being of clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Detox Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services
05.2019 - Current
- Served as a role model for 10 clients weekly, sharing personal experiences of recovery and resilience.
- Assessed client progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them.
Master Control Operator/Senior Property Officer
Hampton Roads Regional Jail
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to upholding all company policies, procedures, and values while performing daily tasks related to the role of Master Control Operator within the framework established by station management during regular meetings held periodically throughout each fiscal quarter period.
- Played a crucial role in emergency reporting situations through quick response times and efficient coordination with news teams.
- Guaranteed continuous network feed availability through proactive management of satellite downlinks, fiber circuits, microwave links, or other sources as required for distribution purposes throughout assigned shifts or rotations periods within the calendar year schedule provided annually upon hire date approval by station management personnel contacts.
- Identified equipment issues and implemented troubleshooting techniques for resolution.
- Streamlined communication between departments, facilitating smooth daily operations in the master control room.
- Check in, record and process inmates' personal property.
Education
Corrections Officer Graduate For DOC - Corrections
Academy For Officers And Weapons Training
Goochland, VA04.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Paul D Camp Community College
Franklin, VA08.1998
High School Diploma -
Southampton High School
Courtland, VA08.1992
Skills
- Peer Support Ethics
- Recovery guidance
- Boundary Setting
- Substance abuse awareness
- Relationship-building skills
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Leadership skills
- Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- Support Group Facilitation
- Crisis Intervention
- Intervention Support
- Written and verbal communication
- Multitasking
- Reliability
Timeline
Master Control Operator/Senior Property Officer
Hampton Roads Regional Jail
01.2021 - 12.2023
Peer Support Specialist
Detox Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services
05.2019 - Current
Corrections Officer Graduate For DOC - Corrections
Academy For Officers And Weapons Training
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Paul D Camp Community College
High School Diploma -
Southampton High School
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