Extensive experience in evaluating and assessing clients' functioning to determine level of care for appropriate services. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Proficient in service improvement strategies and conflict resolution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST III
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
10.2022 - Current
Assess clients' functioning and decision-making capabilities to determine level of care needs for appropriate services and promote clients' self-advocacy and self-sufficiency.
Conduct welfare checks of clients' served to ensure they are living in a safe, stable, and least restrictive environment.
Work together with a diverse team of professionals: community service providers (e.g., job and day training programs), nutritionists, mental health counselors, nursing services, and behavior analysts to develop appropriate care coordination and person-centered-plans for clients'.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR
Southern Desert Correctional Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Managed a specialized caseload of clients enrolled in the prison reentry program; connected reentry program graduates to community resources (housing, vocational training/job placement, and counseling services).
Assessed substance abuse program intakes utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to determine intakes addictive and criminogenic risk factors; completed clinical filing of new intake paperwork.
Facilitated substance abuse education classes and implemented cognitive behavioral intervention strategies to address clients' criminal and addictive thinking patterns; developed treatment plans based on clients' risk/need factors.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - PSYCHOLOGY
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
06.2018
Skills
Computer Literacy
Problem Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Empathy
Strong Presentation and Writing Skills
Time Management
Timeline
DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST III
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services
10.2022 - Current
ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR
Southern Desert Correctional Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - PSYCHOLOGY
Grand Canyon University
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