Alonda Powell-Johnson
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Skilled in inter-department collaboration and team performance management, I significantly enhanced resident satisfaction and team communication for my 20 years of working at Kennedy Collective formally know as Kennedy Center,My expertise in training and mentoring, coupled with a strong ability to prioritize workloads, has led to notable improvements in professional growth opportunities and fiscal responsibility.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Coordinator/Manager
CPM.-Partners for Community
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced communication among team members with regular staff meetings and clear documentation of resident needs.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
- Improved resident satisfaction by implementing personalized care plans for each individual.
- Fostered a sense of community among residents through the organization of social events and activities.
- Maintained detailed records of resident information including personal histories, dietary preferences, allergies, medication schedules.
- Managed budgets and financial records to maintain fiscal responsibility within the household.
- Advocated on behalf of the residents by attending community meetings or partnering with local organizations to secure additional resources.
- Monitored resident well-being daily, reporting any changes in physical or mental health to appropriate professionals immediately.
Direct Support for Residential Homes
Kennedy Center/Kennedy Collective
09.1998 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Addiction Specialist
Recovery Network of Programs
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Assessed and treated patients through medication assist, making referrals for comorbid conditions.
- Offered professional, respectful therapy to addicted individuals in Detox or Inpatient treatment facility.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering an environment of openness and support among participants.
- Delivered presentations on addiction prevention and awareness at local schools and community organizations, promoting early intervention efforts.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
Addiction Counselor/Lead Counselor
New Era Rehabilitation Center
02.2016 - 03.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to determine effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing and implementing tailored treatment plans for each individual.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, quickly responding to emergencies and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Developed customized aftercare plans for discharged clients, ensuring they had access to ongoing support services upon completion of formal treatment programs.
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Developed professional relationships with referring agencies to improve communication related to intakes and to increase business for facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Science, Criminal Justice, Human Resources
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CTSkills
- Inter-department collaboration
- Team performance management
- Workload prioritization
- Training and mentoring
- Task assignment
- Meeting facilitation
Affiliations
- Neighborhood Studios -Board Member
- World Alliance of Indgenious People- Public Relations staff
- Juneteenth of Southwest Connecticut - Parade Marshall
- National Coalition of Negro Women - Member
Certification
- CT Driver's License
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- PMT - Physical Management Training
- CAC/ICADC- Certified Addiction Counselor
- Doula/Placenta Encapsulation
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsHealthcare benefits401k matchTimeline
House Coordinator/Manager
CPM.-Partners for Community
01.2024 - Current
Addiction Specialist
Recovery Network of Programs
03.2021 - 01.2024
Addiction Counselor/Lead Counselor
New Era Rehabilitation Center
02.2016 - 03.2021
Direct Support for Residential Homes
Kennedy Center/Kennedy Collective
09.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Social Science, Criminal Justice, Human Resources
University of Bridgeport