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DEANNA WAITE

Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
Phoenix,AZ
DEANNA WAITE

Summary

  • Passionate addiction recovery specialist dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention.
  • Seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Work History

CMA Hospitals & Institutions Organization

Volunteer
11.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Facilitating CMA meetings to provide guidance and resources to recovering addicts who participate in improving their lives by remaining sober.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

PRO-EM National Events LLC

Parking Security Associate
10.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.

Infinity Group Homes LLC

Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
06.2024 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Utilized peer and recovery support, motivational interviewing and solution-based behavioral strategies to promote adherence to care plans, adoption of healthy behaviors and engagement in self-care.
  • Improved behaviors through modeling, role-playing and other effective strategies.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions utilizing SAMHSA curriculum to teach and provoke self-reliance.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Maintained records of ongoing assessments and documentation of updates.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.

Lyft Inc.

Driver
02.2024 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
  • Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
  • Minimized liability by consistently following road rules when driving.
  • Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
  • Drove safely in various weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.

Education

University of Maryland
Adelphi, MD

Some coursework - no degree from Legal Studies
04.2009

University Overview

  • Minor: Criminal Justice
  • Government, Criminal Justice, Information technology
  • GPA: 3.8

Awards

Awards
  • Peer Recovery Support Specialist Certification
  • Motivational Interviewing Certification
  • Trauma Informed Care Certification
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy Certification
  • House Manager Certification

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Relationship building
  • Client data confidentiality
  • Recovery support
  • Needs assessment
  • Documentation
  • Support group facilitation
  • Passenger transportation
  • Community Outreach
  • Arizona Driver's License
  • Access Control
  • Collaborative Teamwork

References

References
  • Kelly Bennett 480.309.1990
  • Timothy Eckel 602.592.5043
  • Christina Butterworth 623.320.6549
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Interests

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

VOLUNTEERING

PUBLIC SPEAKING

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • CRYSTAL METH ANONYMOUS
  • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
  • HOSPITALS & INSTITUTIONS
  • PUBLIC INFORMATION & OUTREACH
  • FAITH OVER FEAR

Timeline

Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
Infinity Group Homes LLC
06.2024 - 08.2024
Driver
Lyft Inc.
02.2024 - 06.2024
Volunteer
CMA Hospitals & Institutions Organization
11.2023 - Current
Parking Security Associate
PRO-EM National Events LLC
10.2023 - Current
University of Maryland
Some coursework - no degree from Legal Studies

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