Vernita Johnson
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Obtain a position with advancement potential to incorporate experience as a Peer Support Specialist and demonstrate skills, ability and passion for working with others.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist/Employment Peer Mentor
RHA Behavioral Health
High Point
12.2017 - Current
- Provide interventions to assist clients with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses with developmental and recovery skills in the community
- Develop trusting relationships with clients by maintaining confidentiality, respect, and non-judgmental attitudes.
- Provide documentation of each client's daily progress
- Assess clients progress regularly, adjusting support strategies as needed to promote continued growth and success.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to ensure access to appropriate resources and services within the community.
- Fostered relationships with partner agencies and other interested parties to build pipeline of supportive services.
Peer Support Specialist
Insight Human Services
Winston-Salem
06.2014 - Current
- Perform daily operations of monitoring and maintaining a safe environment at transitional housing for clients with substance abuse diagnoses
- Conduct regular safety checks and addressing conflicts immediately and de-escalate tense situations and ensure client safety at all times.
- Documented client progress accurately, ensuring timely updates for continuity of care.
- Establish trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication and respecting boundaries.
- Communicate with clients to provide support related to addiction, recovery, and healing based on their individual needs
Peer Support Specialist
Community Helps Network
Thomasville
01.2016 - 04.2016
- Provided interventions to assist clients with mental health and substance abuse diagnoses with developmental and recovery skills
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals and provided support during their journey towards achieving them
- Provided documentation of clients progress
Peer Health Educator
Forsyth County Health Department
Winston-Salem
08.2014 - 01.2016
- Participated in community outreach to promote health education programs related to safe sex practices
- Educated and provided material on safe sex practices and the prevention of STIs
- Recruited and encouraged community members to get tested for STIs and learn the importance of regular testing
- Provided one-on-one education and consultation for community members seeking information on Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Program Assistant
Hawley House
Winston-Salem
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Performed daily operations of monitoring, transporting, and maintaining a safe environment at a residential housing for women with substance abuse diagnosis
- Documented daily activities and compliance with the program
- Assisted and supported females in their recovery journey
Intern
Project Re-Entry at Goodwill
Winswton-Salem
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Interviewed and assisted previously incarcerated individual re-entry into society
- Helped with job readiness, resumes writing, and professional clothing and mock interviews
- Referred individual to additional resources and agencies as needed
Education
AAS in Human Services Technology -
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC05.2014
Skills
- Rapport Building
- Effective Collaboration and Interaction
- Patient Advocacy
- Compassion
- Empathy
Certification
Peer Support Certification
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist/Employment Peer Mentor
RHA Behavioral Health
12.2017 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
Community Helps Network
01.2016 - 04.2016
Peer Health Educator
Forsyth County Health Department
08.2014 - 01.2016
Peer Support Specialist
Insight Human Services
06.2014 - Current
Program Assistant
Hawley House
09.2013 - 02.2014
Intern
Project Re-Entry at Goodwill
08.2013 - 01.2014
AAS in Human Services Technology -
Forsyth Technical Community College
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