Schawn M. Helm
New Castle
Summary
Behavioral Health Technician with proven experience at Aquila Of Delaware, specializing in group therapy facilitation and client emotional skill enhancement. Certified in CPR and OSHA safety, adept at fostering supportive environments and accurately documenting patient progress. Peer Support Specialist background provides unique insights to empower clients in overcoming challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Aquila Of Delaware
Bear
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to encourage peer support and communication.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote independence and well-being.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to enhance emotional and social skills of clients.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure a secure environment for patients.
- Documented patient behavior and progress to track treatment effectiveness.
- Administered medications as prescribed while monitoring patient reactions.
Peer Support Specialist
Conexio Care
Claymont
03.2025 - Current
- Working with those that have mental health and emotional issues and drug and alcohol problems in order to show through lived experience that it is possible to overcome them.
Forklift Operator
Bj's Wholesale Club
Elsmere
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Uses a counter-balance forklift to unload and load trucks, stock and merchandise store.
- Stock shelves using forklift and aid stock clerks by dropping merchandise in aisle for them.
Food Service
B.O.P.
Waymart
02.2007 - 05.2024
- Assisted in food preparation.
- Maintained, cleaned and sanitized work stations and equipment.
- Prepared specific meals.
Picker/packer
Avon
Newark
07.2004 - 08.2005
- Unload, open and shelve sales floor merchandise.
Education
GED and High School Diploma -
James H. Groves
Wilmington07.1998
Skills
- Forklift operator certified
- Osha forklift Safety Certification
- Osha 10-hour Construction Safety
- ServSafe Certification
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Peer support certification ready
Projects
Project New Start, Worked on gaining and maintaining skills and habits to prosper without failing. Learned how to make and utilize a support network.
References
- Brian Alleyne, Deputy Director Project New Start, Balleyne@project-new-start.org, (302) 685-5040
- Josh Burleson, Pic Lead, Bj's Wholesale, (302) 438-9390
- Quincey Thomas, Program Facilitator/Casemanager, (302) 478-2806
Languages
English
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Aquila Of Delaware
11.2025 - Current
Peer Support Specialist
Conexio Care
03.2025 - Current
Forklift Operator
Bj's Wholesale Club
07.2024 - 06.2025
Food Service
B.O.P.
02.2007 - 05.2024
Picker/packer
Avon
07.2004 - 08.2005
GED and High School Diploma -
James H. Groves