Katherine DaCruz

Dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals facing addiction, mental health challenges, and HIV/AIDS. Driven to provide necessary support and crisis care. Ultimate goal is to promote recovery by identifying and eliminating barriers that hinder progress. Committed to empathy and understanding, with a focus on helping individuals regain control of their lives and achieve long-term wellness.

• Peer Navigator, Exponents, Inc., 11/01/17, Present, Conduct outreach in underserved communities to provide educational services and condom demonstration, Identify communities in need of services and support to recruit for harm reduction services, Assist with group facilitation of the ARRIVE support groups, Other related duties as needed
• Youth Counselor, Bayview Youth Center, 01/01/10, 12/01/12, Provided recreational activities and supervision of youth ages 8 to 15 years old year round, Conducted arts and crafts courses, cooking classes and personal hygiene workshops, Compiled weekly reports and incident reports
• Patient Navigator, Rivington House, 03/01/10, 09/01/11, Facilitate group and conduct individual counseling with individuals struggling with addiction and HIV/AIDS, Facilitated women's support group, Provided administrative support to management staff, Escorted clients to appointment and to recreational events
• Telemarketer, YES Real Estate, 08/01/08, 02/01/09, Provided customer service, administrative services and support to realty company, Called and promoted the services of the organization in an attempt to recruit customers, Typed and filed documents and other miscellaneous tasks

Available Upon Request

• Recovery Coach Training, Recovery Coach training is a form of strength-based supports for persons in or seeking recovery from alcohol and other drugs, and other addictions.
• Recovery Peer Advocate - 16 Hours Peer Ethics Training, 09/01/17
• Exponents ARRIVE Program,-Completed foundational training focused on counseling, support groups, stress reduction & meditation
• Complete ARRIVE Post Graduate Program,-Comprehensive and Intensive HIV/AIDS education and substance abuse training program

Certificate of Fitness -NYFD Bureau of Fire Prevention September 2024

Certificate of Guest Service Professional -American Hotel & Lodging Association -October 2024 Month]