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Claudia Contreras

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Steadfast recovery specialist employs empathy and patience to connect with individuals on emotional level and provide support during difficult times. Excellent eye for detail and accurately assesses needs. Strives to provide best possible care and support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Intake Specialist/Criminal Justice Worker

Cri-Help/Socorro
07.2007 - 02.2009

Assisted incoming dually diagnosed clients dealing with mental health and drug abuse barriers. Worked with clients to complete required documentation and explaining details about the program and answered questions regarding their processing. Responsible for answering calls made to the agency regarding incoming clients and providing information. Maintained constant communication with clients Parole Officers and other partner agencies that were referring clients. Assisted in referring drug ab use clients by referring them to American Hospital Detox Center for continued support. Provided assistance to clients under probation with any issues related to the courts including accompanying them to their appointments, competing paperwork, and providing overall guidance. The above duties encompassed two separate titles reflecting my flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities.

Lab Technician/Recovery Specialist/Administrative Clerk

Mid Valley Recovery Services
03.2005 - 02.2007

Responsible for recording and inputting data into the company database. for the drug court program. Registered and discharged all drug court clients in the program. Provided detailed reports regarding individual status on a monthly basis. Accompanied clients for their scheduled court appearances. Counseled and aided individuals requiring assistance dealing with drug and alcohol abuse. Monitored daily activities and administered groups with clients. Interviewed clients, reviewed record's and and consulted with specialists to evaluate clients progress. Collected clients samples and utilized lab equipment to test and produce urinary analysis of clients drug status

Education

Social Work/Drug Studies

Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA
01.2024

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Data Entry
  • Maintained relation with agency partners
  • Lab technician experience
  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Team player attitude
  • Excellent Communication Skills

Timeline

Intake Specialist/Criminal Justice Worker

Cri-Help/Socorro
07.2007 - 02.2009

Lab Technician/Recovery Specialist/Administrative Clerk

Mid Valley Recovery Services
03.2005 - 02.2007

Social Work/Drug Studies

Rio Hondo College
Claudia Contreras