Aleks Malejs
Buffalo,NY
Summary
A dynamic helping professional with strong interpersonal skills. An action-driven, goal-oriented, motivated multi-tasker committed to person-centered support and efficient documentation while adhering to organizational best practices and expectations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Engagement Specialist & CQI Assistant (PT)
Save the Michaels of the World
09.2025 - Current
- Public relations. Documentation review and approval of over 150 case notes per week. Call triage and distribution of between 50 and 100 calls monthly.
Associate Director & Director of Recovery Coaching
Save the Michaels of the World
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Strategizing. Team leading and management. Supervision. Development and implementation of new systems. Marketing. Reporting. Hiring. Creative problem solving. Conflict resolution.
Recovery Coach
Save the Michaels of the World
09.2021 - Current
- Person-centered, strength-based support for those struggling with SUD and Mental Health. Crisis management. Brief assessments for harm reduction. Intake agreements and confidentiality paperwork. Wellness plans. Community engagement and group facilitation. ATC information collection for placement in treatment.
Peer Specialist
BestSelf Behavioral Health
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Person centered, strength-based support for those struggling with SUD and Mental Health.
Consultant & Team Leader
D'Youville College
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Conception, design, and build of a 3-year graduate-level academic program. (Contract)
Education Coordinator
Theatre of Youth
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Educational Outreach. Creation and implementation of programming. Engagement with children K-12. Hiring and management of staff. (COVID)
Adjunct Professor
SUNY Buffalo State College
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Developed and implemented curriculum for undergraduate courses, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Facilitated classroom discussions, encouraging critical thinking and collaborative learning among diverse groups of students. Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback to improve academic success.
Adjunct Professor
SUNY Niagara
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating creative problem-solving. Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning. Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans, and syllabi.
Education
MS - CMHC
D'Youville University
Buffalo, NY05.2027
CASAC - Addiction Counseling
Cazenovia College
Cazenovia, NY05.2021
MFA - Acting
The New School
New York City, NY05.2010
BFA - Acting
The University of Montana
Missoula12.2002
Skills
- Effective time management
- Effective problem resolution
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Efficient task management
- Skilled in managing multiple tasks
- Task readiness
- Proven leadership abilities
- Collaborative team member
- Engaging presentation skills
- EMR/EHR Navigation
- Tech literate
- AI adept
- Skilled in group facilitation
- Mindfulness practitioner
- Active listening proficiency
- Innovative thinking
- Flexible in dynamic environments
- Persistent in challenging situations
- Approachable demeanor
- Compassionate listener
- Experience in nonprofit organizations
- Long-term recovery
Credentials
- CASAC-T
- PSP
- CRPA
- CARC
- MS-CMHC Candidate (est. 2027)
COMMUNITY
- ARTA Chair. Building a document to support Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Accountability, and overall safe workplace standards and best practices for Theatre Practitioners in WNY. Stage Directions ARTA TalkbaX
- ARTA Volunteer. Leading a weekly mindfulness on ZOOM for targeted community members to hold space and practice breath and centering during this uncertain time., Mindfulness & Meditation
- AEA Union, Committee Member. Attended and participated in meetings and decisions regarding local union membership, and acted as a liaison between members and the union headquarters.
Certification
- CRPA. INHO 46 hrs. (State Certified)
- Ethics. INHO 15 hrs.
- Peer Supervision Professional. RCU 20 hrs. (State Certified)
- Medication Supported Recovery. RCU 4 hrs.
- Family Supported Recovery. RCU 6 hrs.
- A Coach Approach. RCU 6 hrs.
- Motivational Interviewing. RCU 12 hrs.
- A Harm Reduction Pathway. RCU 12 hrs.
- Trauma-Informed Care. RCU 6 hrs.
Timeline
Community Engagement Specialist & CQI Assistant (PT)
Save the Michaels of the World
09.2025 - Current
Associate Director & Director of Recovery Coaching
Save the Michaels of the World
09.2022 - 09.2025
Recovery Coach
Save the Michaels of the World
09.2021 - Current
Peer Specialist
BestSelf Behavioral Health
04.2021 - 08.2021
Consultant & Team Leader
D'Youville College
03.2020 - 12.2020
Education Coordinator
Theatre of Youth
09.2018 - 03.2020
Adjunct Professor
SUNY Buffalo State College
08.2018 - 05.2020
Adjunct Professor
SUNY Niagara
08.2016 - 05.2018
MS - CMHC
D'Youville University
CASAC - Addiction Counseling
Cazenovia College
MFA - Acting
The New School
BFA - Acting
The University of Montana
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