Jessica "Jera" Johnston

Details

Skills

Hard Skills;
-Proficient in Microsoft and Google Suites
-Trained in WRAP
-Proficient in CBT/DBT skills
-Excellent in community-building and management
-Excellent public speaker
-Proficient group facilitator
-Excellent mediator

Soft Skills:
-Excellent Written and Verbal Communication (Trained in Nonviolent Communication)
-Self-motivated
-Compassionate
-Organized
-Great time management

About

When I first entered recovery, over a decade ago, peer support was a vital support for my recovery. While the mental heath system helped me stabilize and exit crisis, it was ongoing peer support that truly helped me grow and evolve.

While I knew then that I wanted to do this work, I knew I’d need more skills and experience to be the peer supporter I want to be. After years of creating a firm foundation and educating myself, I’m ready to officially start my career as a Peer Specialist.