Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Community Service
Self-Management Recovery Training (SMART) Certified 2017
Timeline
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Brian Kimber

Mesa,AZ

Summary

Experienced with building rapport and trust with clients to facilitate effective interventions. Utilizes assessment and counseling skills to support client needs and promote well-being. Knowledge of community resources and social services to connect clients with appropriate support.

Professional social work candidate with readiness for impactful contributions. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and reliability for achieving results. Known for empathy, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

MSW Student Intern

Community Bridges, Inc.
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth and healing.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for improved client outcomes and service delivery.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic processing groups.
  • Empowered clients to set goals and make informed decisions, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
  • Built rapport with diverse populations using active listening skills and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.
  • Implemented effective behavioral management strategies within group settings, increasing participation levels among attendees.

Peer Mentor

The Crossroads, Inc
07.2018 - 11.2018
  • Assisted with case management; 72 clients (Divided between 5 staff members)
  • Group Facilitator; 30 clients (4 hours daily Monday - Friday)
  • Completed 126 hours of Mercy Maricopa (MMIC) online training; medical and ethical procedures
  • Completed and certified in SMART Recovery

St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance
11.2017 - 02.2018
  • Unloaded and inventory of incoming food products
  • Assisted with stocking product
  • Replenished donation product line

Behavioral Health Facility Manager

The Crossroads, Inc
02.2017 - 10.2017
  • Intake new clients daily
  • Performed random drug and alcohol screening
  • Scheduled night shift employees to cover 12 hour shifts
  • Performed security checks on all clients and their residences every two hours
  • Maintained medications in a secure location; daily medication inventory; assist with client consumption

Residential Night Staff

The Crossroads, Inc
12.2013 - 04.2014
  • Bed and resident hourly count; 6 pm - 6 am
  • Performed property security check; 6 pm - 6 am
  • Inventory client medications and assisted with client consumption

Education

MSW -

Arizona State University
10.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Community Advocacy and Social Policy

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2022

Associate in Applied Science - Addictions and Substance Abuse Disorders

Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ
05.2020

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat
  • Professional boundaries
  • Self-care strategies
  • Psychoeducation
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Documentation skills
  • Disability Services
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Group facilitation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Community Service

St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, 11/01/17, 02/28/18, Phoenix, AZ, 40, Unloaded and inventory of incoming food products, Assisted with stocking product, Replenished donation product line

Self-Management Recovery Training (SMART) Certified 2017

I am trained in the SMART Recovery method, an evidence-based, self-empowering approach that focuses on building coping skills, changing thinking patterns, and developing healthy behaviors.

I facilitate recovery groups, provide support, teach SAMRT recovery tools and techniques, and create a safe and supportive environment. These strategies are crucial in helping individuals achieve long-term recovery and improve their overall well-being.

Timeline

MSW Student Intern

Community Bridges, Inc.
05.2024 - 12.2024

Peer Mentor

The Crossroads, Inc
07.2018 - 11.2018

St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance
11.2017 - 02.2018

Behavioral Health Facility Manager

The Crossroads, Inc
02.2017 - 10.2017

Residential Night Staff

The Crossroads, Inc
12.2013 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Community Advocacy and Social Policy

Arizona State University

Associate in Applied Science - Addictions and Substance Abuse Disorders

Rio Salado College

MSW -

Arizona State University
Brian Kimber