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Altirik Candelaria

Bronx,New York

Summary

To obtain a challenging, highly motivated and demanding Position with an organization that will further enhance my communication skills, where I can show my knowledge in Harm Reduction, Substance abuse and mental health.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO/Director

Cali cares the Candelaria project
Bronx, NY
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed strategies for improving customer service standards throughout the company.
  • Recruited and hired high-producing managers, resulting in substantially increased revenue.
  • Developed protocols for staff on proper procedures when caring for patients.

Peer Specialist Intern

Lincoln Hospital Center
Bronx, NY
01.2024 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress using electronic medical record systems.
  • Developed treatment plans based on client needs and preferences.
  • Acted as an advocate for clients by attending meetings with psychiatrists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Attended class meetings, study sessions and events.

Harm Reduction Specialist

Lantern Community Services
The Bronx, NY
11.2023 - Current
  • Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
  • Organized client meetings to provide project updates.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.

Education

New York Certified Peer Specialist Provisional -

H&H Academy
New York, NY
12-2024

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Continental Academy
Miami, FL

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Family Education Programs
  • Group Therapy
  • Treatment Planning
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Social Work
  • Effective decision making

Certification

  • Arrive Training, Exponents Inc.
  • Recovery Coach Training, The Alliance for Positive Change (ASCNYC)
  • Health Coach, The Alliance for Positive Change (ASCNYC)
  • Arrive Post Graduate Program, Exponents Inc.

Timeline

CEO/Director

Cali cares the Candelaria project
01.2024 - Current

Peer Specialist Intern

Lincoln Hospital Center
01.2024 - Current

Harm Reduction Specialist

Lantern Community Services
11.2023 - Current

New York Certified Peer Specialist Provisional -

H&H Academy

COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Continental Academy
Altirik Candelaria