Alexander Rucker
Stratford,CT
Summary
Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders, beginning in childhood. Caring supporter of recovering adolescents and adults with guidance toward tangible improvements, reduction of social stressors and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Worker
YMCA Connecticut
01.2021 - Current
- Enhanced youth well-being by providing personalized care and support tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted youth with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized care plans for optimal child outcomes.
- Fostered a safe, comfortable environment for youth by maintaining clean and organized living spaces.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to children, building trust and improving overall wellbeing.
- Developed strong relationships with child's families, keeping them informed about progress and addressing concerns as needed.
Recovery Counselor
Connecticut Center of Recovery
03.2020 - Current
- Recovery management techniques to engage, motivate, educate, and mentor clients in achieving individualized goals for successful community living.
- Reduced relapse rates for patients through consistent follow-up and monitoring of progress.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients in the recovery process.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, effectively addressing immediate concerns and preventing further escalation.
Residential Advisor
Youth Consultation Services
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Providing quality care and supervision of assigned clients in accordance with State manual of standards
- Document client observations and behaviors
- Provide role modeling to children/adolescent populations; teach recreation and socialization skills
- Coordinate adolescent group counseling sessions for youth, and attend formal therapy session with the children and their families
Shelter Staff Worker
Bergen County Health Human Services
02.2009 - 02.2010
- Case management
- Assisting clients with day to day life skills
- Completing intakes and bed assignment
- Providing resources to clients.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining work processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop innovative solutions for common workplace challenges.
Assistant Teacher
Community Development Institute
04.1998 - 02.2005
- Utilized literacy development, storytelling, art and drama (plays) to promote creativity, communication, imagination, and critical thinking
- Designed educational and recreational programs for children
- Updated and research case files
- Coordinated and participated in Parent/Teacher conferences
- Conducted home visits to determine students quality of life
Education
Essex County College
Skills
- An experienced professional with an expertise in youth development
- Group facilitation, working with adolescents with behavior issues, and
- Disabled populations I have over sixteen years experience with
- Adolescents and youths, and seven years experience working in
- Educational settings I possess a growing expertise in life skills training
- Program coordination, case management, psycho-educational play
- Therapy, and individual/group sessions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Timeline
Care Worker
YMCA Connecticut
01.2021 - Current
Recovery Counselor
Connecticut Center of Recovery
03.2020 - Current
Shelter Staff Worker
Bergen County Health Human Services
02.2009 - 02.2010
Residential Advisor
Youth Consultation Services
01.2007 - 01.2018
Assistant Teacher
Community Development Institute
04.1998 - 02.2005
Essex County College
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