Tonja (Toni) Wood
Rigby,ID
Summary
Compassionate and grounded social work professional with more than 10 years of experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, mental health challenges, and domestic violence. Committed to trauma-informed, client-centered care, with training in crisis intervention, empowerment-based advocacy, and peer-led support. Certified Family Support Partner and Peer Support Specialist known for building trusting relationships, collaborating across systems, and facilitating supportive group spaces rooted in education and empathy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer/Intern/Victim Advocate
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center
08.2024 - Current
- Implement trauma-informed crisis intervention through safety planning, problem solving, and risk assessments
- Facilitate survivor support groups with a trauma-informed lens
- Provide advocacy in court and forensic settings for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
- Assist clients in completing and submitting paperwork for protection orders.
- SA Advocacy: Accompany clients to SANE exams
- Track demographics, services and progress for grant reporting
Certified Family Support Partner, Certified Peer Support Specialist
Human Dynamics and Diagnostics
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted clients in identifying strengths and developing personalized recovery plans
- Maintained complete client records in compliance with HIPAA
- Practiced ethical decision-making and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams
Certified Family Support Partner, Certified Peer Support Specialist
Pearl Health Clinic
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Built rapport with clients and families navigating mental health recovery
- Conducted needs assessments and connected clients to resources
- Created individualized recovery and wellness plans
Certified Family Support Partner, Certified Peer Support Specialist
Tueller Counseling Services, Inc
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Guided families and peers in goal setting and overcoming barriers
- Provided lived-experience support in parenting and recovery
- Offered empathetic support to clients facing behavioral health challenges
Substitute Paraprofessional/ Substitute teacher
Sugar Salem Public School District
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Delivered behavioral interventions and mental health support to students with IEPs and 504 plans
- Partnered with families, educators, and counselors to create individualized, strength-based plans
- Trained in de-escalation and nonviolent crisis intervention strategies
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
02-2025
Certified Peer Support Specialist Training - undefined
Path to Prime
05.2019
Certified Family Support Partner Training - undefined
Optum Idaho
09.2017
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Active listening
- Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning
- Case Management & Documentation
- Empowerment strategies
- Cultural humility
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interagency Collaboration
- Group Facilitation & Curriculum Design
- Motivational Interviewing
Certification
- Certified Peer Support Specialist 2/19/2025-2/19/2026 Certified since 3/2019
- Certified Family Support Partner 3/31/2025-3/31/2026 Certified since 9/2018
Timeline
Volunteer/Intern/Victim Advocate
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center
08.2024 - Current
Certified Family Support Partner, Certified Peer Support Specialist
Human Dynamics and Diagnostics
01.2024 - 04.2025
Certified Family Support Partner, Certified Peer Support Specialist
Pearl Health Clinic
01.2021 - 02.2023
Certified Family Support Partner, Certified Peer Support Specialist
Tueller Counseling Services, Inc
01.2017 - 01.2021
Substitute Paraprofessional/ Substitute teacher
Sugar Salem Public School District
01.2009 - 01.2017
Certified Peer Support Specialist Training - undefined
Path to Prime
Certified Family Support Partner Training - undefined
Optum Idaho
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Walden University
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