Desiraa Jordan
San Diego,CA
Summary
Results-focused counseling professional with strength in administration. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging customer service and professional knowledge to promote client success. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes. Passionate counselor 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. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2020 - Current
- Supported and counseled over 180 clients with drug and alcohol addiction
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources
- Conducted 56 individual and 225 group therapy sessions for outpatient clients
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families
- Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories
- Worked successfully with diverse groups of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to the Navy's products and services.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient settings.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Repair Parts Petty Officer
U.S Navy
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to site superintendent.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
Work Center Supervisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Verified cleanliness of hangar and assigned spaces and initiated material requests for required tasks.
- Precisely maintained and updated classified gear to meet requirements.
- Cared for 63 pieces of equipment through preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Supervised and inspected over 790 maintenance actions encompassing over 3278 maintenance hours.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
Medical Training Program Coordinator
U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Improved program materials to outline goals and adhere to new core competency regulations.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
U.S. Navy Active Duty
02.2012 - 09.2020
- Administered medications and immunizations
- Maintained health records for marine platoons
- Trained in combat, life savings techniques and conducting physical exams
- Maintained functionality and organization of medical treatment areas and provisions, including equipment maintenance and team leadership
- Performed medical duties for preventive and unscheduled care by conducting lab work, x-rays, phlebotomy and IV fluid administration
- Performed clinical laboratory tests and operated sophisticated lab equipment
- Collaborated with team members and other first responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery
- Monitored and replenished ambulance supplies, maintaining well-stocked inventory and properly functioning equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2025
High School Diploma -
Richard Gahr High School
Cerritos, CA06.2007
Skills
- Client Evaluation
- Community Resources
- Group Facilitation
- Defining Treatment Objectives
- Individual Therapy
- Organizational Skills
- Troubleshooting
- Crisis Intervention
- Specimen Testing
- Clinical Documentation
- Case Management
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Project Management Training - 2022
Timeline
Repair Parts Petty Officer
U.S Navy
11.2022 - 10.2023
Work Center Supervisor
U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2022 - 10.2023
Medical Training Program Coordinator
U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2022 - 10.2023
Substance Abuse Counselor Intern
U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2020 - Current
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
U.S. Navy Active Duty
02.2012 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Walden University
High School Diploma -
Richard Gahr High School