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Dexter Johnson

Parkville

Summary

Dedicated Peer Recovery Specialist with expertise in crisis intervention and collaborative care. Proficient in facilitating open dialogue and connecting clients to essential resources, ensuring comprehensive support during recovery journeys.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Peer Recovery Specialist

Strive 4 Recovery
Parkville
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided peer recovery support to individuals in early stages of recovery from substance use disorder.
  • Created a safe space for open dialogue about difficult topics such as shame, guilt, trauma, grief.
  • Encouraged clients to participate in 12-step programs or other forms of mutual aid groups.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed to deescalate difficult situations or behaviors.
  • Collaborated with treatment team members to coordinate the best course of action for each client's unique needs.
  • Developed relationships with other community resources to ensure comprehensive care for each client.
  • Supported clients through challenging times by offering emotional guidance and unconditional acceptance.
  • Attended treatment meetings to outline and review plans.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities related to substance use disorders or mental health conditions.

Driver•Mover•Packager

Richie’s Moving & Storage
Dundalk
04.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted with loading and unloading freight when necessary.
  • Monitored road conditions during trips to determine if any adjustments need to be made due to weather or traffic delays.
  • Adhered to company policies and procedures related to safety and security standards.
  • Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating company vehicles.
  • Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan efficient routes for deliveries.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to customer inquiries and complaints.
  • Loaded and unloaded goods from truck using hand-trucks or pallet jacks.
  • Drove trucks to and from job sites for deliveries.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading vehicles to ensure safe transport of goods.

Propane Forklift Operator

Baltimore International
Baltimore
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Inspected loads prior to lifting to determine weight distribution and stability.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
  • Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
  • Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.

Warehouse Associate

Kennedy Services
Baltimore
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Fostered positive working relationships with internal staff members while providing superior customer service.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
  • Checked all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy prior to dispatch.
  • Prepared parcels for shipping in an efficient manner utilizing appropriate packing materials to protect goods during transit.
  • Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
  • Packed goods for shipment in accordance with customer instructions.
  • Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
  • Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.

Forklift Operator

Tractor Supply Distribution Center
Hagerstown
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • Followed standard work instructions accurately when picking, sorting, staging and scanning products.
  • Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
  • Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
  • Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
  • Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
  • Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
  • Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
  • Kept record of daily activities such as number of items moved or handled throughout the day.
  • Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.

Education

Certifications - Recovery Coach

Center For Addiction Recovery Training
Hartford, CT
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Merganthaler Vocational Technical High School
Baltimore, MD
05-2002

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Peer support
  • Substance use knowledge
  • Customer relationship management
  • Emotional guidance
  • Safety compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Professional development
  • Compassionate care

Certification

  • Recovery Coaching in the Emergency Department
  • Recovery Coach Academy
  • Recovery Coach Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches

Affiliations

  • interest in Golf
  • Football
  • Pool
  • Swimming
  • Olympic Sports

Personal Side

  • Love and Compassion for People
  • Community Volunteer - Helping Elders Neighbors
  • Love Animals - Dogs - Cats

Timeline

Peer Recovery Specialist

Strive 4 Recovery
08.2024 - Current

Driver•Mover•Packager

Richie’s Moving & Storage
04.2023 - 05.2024

Propane Forklift Operator

Baltimore International
09.2022 - 01.2023

Warehouse Associate

Kennedy Services
04.2021 - 09.2022

Forklift Operator

Tractor Supply Distribution Center
03.2020 - 02.2021

Certifications - Recovery Coach

Center For Addiction Recovery Training

High School Diploma -

Merganthaler Vocational Technical High School

Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts

Baltimore City Community College

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