Certified Peer Specialist & Job Development

JOHN L. BARNUM

Philadelphia, PA ***** 267-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced human services professional with a background in peer support, direct support services, job development, and behavioral health. Skilled in developing WRAP, crisis, and service plans, facilitating individual and group support, medication administration, and connecting individuals with community resources. Strong communication, interpersonal, documentation, and motivational interviewing skills with experience using case management moftware.

SKILLS

Certified Peer Support Motivational Interviewing WRAP & Crisis Planning Medication Administration Group Facilitation Individual Support Community Resource Coordination Life Skills Training Microsoft Office Credible Evolve Avatar First Aid Documentation Job Development

WORK EXPERIENCE

jWarren E. Smith Health — Philadelphia, PA

Certified Peer Specialist June 2025 – September 2025

• Developed WRAP and crisis plans and provided one-on-one peer support focused on recovery goals.

• Facilitated peer groups and created lesson plans using a holistic approach to recovery.

• Connected peers with community supports and documented services using the Credible data system.

Northeast Treatment Centers — Philadelphia, PA

Certified Peer Specialist August 2024 – December 2024

• Conducted intake and assessment activities and developed WRAP and crisis plans for peers.

• Provided individual and group peer support while assisting individuals in establishing community resources.

• Created recovery-focused lesson plans and documented interactions using the Credible data system.

Resources for Human Development — Philadelphia, PA Job Developer & Direct Support Professional 2014 – 2017

• Facilitated peer groups and provided direct support to residents.

• Administered medications and completed scheduled safety and security rounds.

• Accounted for residents on and off site and documented services using the Avatar data system.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Peer Specialist - DBHIDS and Institute for Recovery 2018 GED -Temple University Community Service 1981

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