Alfonso Gudino
Whittier,CA
Summary
Dynamic Peer Navigator Manager with a proven track record at Project Kinship, leveraging effective communication and crisis intervention skills to empower clients. Adept at fostering community engagement and advocating for systemic change, I excel in building trust and delivering tailored support, enhancing client outcomes through innovative solutions and empathetic listening.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Navigator Manager
Project Kinship
03.2023 - Current
- Supported fellow Peer Navigators through regular team meetings and debriefing sessions, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback.
- Established rapport with clients through empathetic listening and understanding, fostering trust and open communication.
- Advocated on behalf of clients to address systemic barriers that impeded access to essential services or resources.
- Adapted communication styles and techniques to suit each client's unique needs, ensuring that support was delivered in an accessible manner.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices within the field of peer navigation.
- Facilitated team brainstorming sessions that led to innovative solutions for long-standing operational challenges.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Care Coordinator/Addiction Counselor
SCADP/Positive Steps
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored progress toward patient goals, adjusting care plans to achieve desired results.
- Facilitated appointments and transportation for patients, streamlining access to essential medical services.
- Promoted self-care practices among clients, teaching them effective stress management techniques that contributed to lasting recovery success.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05-2023
No Degree - Addiction Counseling
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
Escondido, CA06-2022
Associate of Science - Social Behavioral Sciences
Palo Verde Community College
Blythe, CA05-2019
Skills
- Effective communication
- Peer support
- Motivational interviewing
- Active listening
- Motivational techniques
- Decision-making
- Community education
- Cultural sensitivity
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis intervention
- Community engagement
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
Certification
SUDCC (Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Peer Navigator Manager
Project Kinship
03.2023 - Current
Care Coordinator/Addiction Counselor
SCADP/Positive Steps
03.2020 - 03.2023
Master of Science - Social Work
California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
California State University, Fullerton
No Degree - Addiction Counseling
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs
Associate of Science - Social Behavioral Sciences
Palo Verde Community College
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