ANTHONY MEDINA

Developed 501c3 G’Z US Connects organization to create a mentorship program for youth and men to maintain sobriety

• Coordinated with local parks and sponsors to create multiple softball teams as a healthy outlet for youth and men
• Identified steak-holder to partner in offering support services to youth
• Collaborate with Carver County Probation to utilize our mentors to support at-risk youth
• Created and implemented the RAP (Recover and Persevere) Early Intervention Educational Program to offer the Carver County community youth involved in the legal justice system an alternative to substance use treatment through the use of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Collaborate with Marbigail Therapy Services LLC to offer support to youth at-risk
• Motivational speaker at schools, churches, and other organizations
• Partnership with A Better Society and Mi CASA to expand services, explore effective ways to meet community needs, and identify stakeholders to support our organization
• Collaborate with Mi CASA with Opioid Settlement Funds to educate Latinx community

• Medication Management Training
• CPR Certified
• Provided client transportation
• Assist over 200 clients in making choices that lead to achieving goals in their best interest
• Encouraged clients'' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
• Served as an advocate for clients within the healthcare system by communicating effectively with medical professionals regarding treatment plans and concerns.
• Enhanced client engagement in recovery programs by providing compassionate support and guidance.
• Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality standards, protecting clients'' privacy during the recovery process.
• Established trust and rapport with clients, creating a strong foundation for open communication and collaboration throughout the recovery process.
• Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, connecting clients with appropriate emergency resources as needed.
• Empowered clients to set and achieve realistic goals through guided goal-setting sessions and progress monitoring.
• Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify barriers to recovery and develop strategies for overcoming them.
• Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance.
• Improved relapse prevention rates with targeted recovery program mentoring.
• Administered random toxicity and breathalyzer tests to assess adherence to recovery plans.
• Tracked client participation in treatment services to identify attendance issues.

• Ensured that our Hudson House was fully staffed and equipped by hiring and training new staff
• Followed through with policies and procedures to ensure program staff are supervising clients
• Built relationships with staff to have an effective team for the clients
• Held meetings and addressed any medication issues in a timely manner to ensure client care accuracy
• Coordinated schedules and ensured we were always fully staff and/or I filled in the position
• Completed annual employee reviews
• Ongoing review of the Facility Log to ensure policies and procedures are being followed by staff
• Followed through with required client discipline procedures
• Supervised: recovery coaches, program volunteers that totaled over 15 individuals at any given time
• Mentored new Recovery Coaches, sharing best practices and contributing to their professional development.
• Encouraged clients'' sense of responsibility for their recovery journey by teaching them essential coping strategies and relapse prevention techniques.
• Maintained strict adherence to confidentiality standards, protecting clients'' privacy during the recovery process.
• Improved client recovery rates by developing personalized coaching plans tailored to individual needs.
• Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance.
• Contributed to program improvement initiatives by providing feedback on curriculum content based on client needs and experiences.

• Medication Management Training
• CPR Certified
• Built trusting relationships over with 200 clients to support their sobriety
• Provided client transportation
• Assist client in making choices that lead to achieving goals in their best interest
• Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, connecting clients with appropriate emergency resources as needed.
• Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify barriers to recovery and develop strategies for overcoming them.
• Enhanced client engagement in recovery programs by providing compassionate support and guidance.
• Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance.
• Established trust and rapport with clients, creating a strong foundation for open communication and collaboration throughout the recovery process.

• Attended the Leadership Institute and actively participated in class
• Gained knowledge and experience that can be used to maintain my sobriety and continuing to serve others
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Client Leader during own recovery process at Level 2, Level 3, Level 4
• Participant of Know the Truth program (confidently and activity spoke to youth in different schools and from different backgrounds)
• Actively participated in sports
• Completed all required activities and assignments
• Successfully completed the 13-month inpatient MNTC program