Ashllen Haynes
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
To obtain a position that will allow me to learn and assist others in areas of concern to the best of my abilities. To enhance my educational and professional skills in a stable dynamic workplace.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Specialist
The Fortune Society
01.2024 - Current
- Process 2010E applications for individuals who are diagnosed with severe mental illness, and substance use history - Explore low income and affordable housing options for clients who are employed - Communicate back and forth with providers through referrals, for housing interviews, and move outs - Assist clients with obtaining documents needed to complete hosing applications.
CASES Forensic ICM Team - Intensive Case Manager
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Participate in pre-release calls prior to clients release dates - Picked clients released from prison and escort them to assigned DHS shelter. - Work with clients released in the community to provide them with case management services to help them become stable in the community, conduct diligent search for clients who have been missing from care - Assist clients with applying for benefits such as SNAP/SSI - Assist clients with housing referrals and interviews for supportive housing - Participate in AOT meetings monthly, to discuss weekly engagements - Refer clients to outpatient services, and other needed services regarding mental health, employment and housing assistance. - Ensure clients are compliant with weekly engagements with ICM and AOT requirements. - Document notes in Awards and AOT portal weekly.
Counselor
The PAC Program
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Provided substance use counseling to clients who were referred by parole, ACS, probation, or self-referral - Assist client in maintaining compliance for the requirements of their referral sources. - Attend weekly case conferences to discuss cases and to problem solve clients' concerns. - Ensure clients attend daily group sessions, provide toxicology's and individual counseling session
Substance Abuse Specialist
Center for Alternative Sentencing (CASES)
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Worked with recently incarcerated (SMI) clients diagnosed with mental illnesses, who are released back into the community, while under ATI mandate meet with them in the community to provide support - Assisted clients in stability in the community providing services in mental health, employment, entitlements, housing, and advocate for clients during court appearances. - Identified the treatment services consumers should receive in ACT based on severity of substance use diagnosis, stage of change and immediate needs and recommend treatment objectives for the consumer's service plan
- Obtained information to establish the degree risk for substance use and associated harmful behaviors, and interventions required to promote progress towards recovery - Assisted as temporary housing specialist, by filling out 2010E for clients to be able to get supportive housing - Contacted housing referrals for availabilities for clients
Substance Abuse Counselor (Methadone)
South Brooklyn Administrative Services
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Reduced substance abuse relapse rates by implementing evidence-based counseling strategies and treatment plans.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, deescalating situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring continuity of care for clients.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
Data Entry Clerk
Winston Resources-Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Tuberculosis Clinic
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
Director of Program/Job Developer/SYEP Monitor
RBSCC, INC. Ridgewood Bushwick Youth Center
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Develop job worksites for summer youth employment - Assist with summer youth program tasks, registering SYEP, access DYCD system, data entry, pick up timesheets weekly, and conduct weekly assessments with each site assigned - Kept worksites informed of upcoming deadlines and documents issued - Kept in contact with worksites via email and phone promoting the SYEP program
Education
Mental Health First Aid Certificate -
Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor- Casac-T -
01.2017
Bachelor in Science -
01.2014
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
SUNY CANTON
Canton, NY05.2012
Associates in Criminal Justice -
01.2012
Skills
- Affordable Housing Knowledge
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Case Management
- Clinical Documentation
- 12-Step Program Knowledge
- Relapse Prevention
- Case Documentation
- Organization and Multitasking
- Client Advocacy
- Care Coordination
- Case Planning
- Referral Coordination
Timeline
Housing Specialist
The Fortune Society
01.2024 - Current
CASES Forensic ICM Team - Intensive Case Manager
05.2023 - 01.2024
Counselor
The PAC Program
06.2022 - 11.2023
Substance Abuse Specialist
Center for Alternative Sentencing (CASES)
09.2020 - 05.2023
Substance Abuse Counselor (Methadone)
South Brooklyn Administrative Services
10.2018 - 09.2020
Data Entry Clerk
Winston Resources-Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Tuberculosis Clinic
10.2016 - 09.2017
Director of Program/Job Developer/SYEP Monitor
RBSCC, INC. Ridgewood Bushwick Youth Center
04.2016 - 08.2016
Mental Health First Aid Certificate -
Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor- Casac-T -
Bachelor in Science -
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
SUNY CANTON