Edgar Gorodetsky
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Experienced, dedicated and compassionate professional with many years experience, providing support to individuals facing complex challenges, including substance use disorders. Skilled in developing personalized care plans, conducting comprehensive assessments, and coordinating services across healthcare, legal, and social support systems. Proven track record of advocating for clients, facilitating crisis intervention, and connecting individuals with resources to foster long-term recovery and stability. Committed to empowering clients through education, emotional support, and a client-centered approach to care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Beacon of Hope
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Managed a caseload of clients, providing personalized support to address complex social, medical, and psychological needs.
- Developed and implemented individual care plans tailored to clients' unique circumstances, ensuring comprehensive service delivery.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers, social workers, and legal professionals, to ensure clients received holistic support.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine clients' eligibility for services and connected them with appropriate community resources.
- Advocated for clients in securing housing, healthcare, employment, and legal services, improving their quality of life and overall stability.
- Maintained accurate, detailed records of client interactions, progress, and case outcomes to ensure compliance with organizational and legal standards.
- Provided crisis intervention and support in emergency situations, de-escalating conflicts and ensuring immediate access to necessary services.
- Monitored clients’ progress and adjusted care plans as necessary, tracking improvements and identifying areas for further support.
- Provided resources to clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
- Collaborated with community organizations and external service providers to facilitate client referrals and improve service access.
Assistant Instructor
Phoenix Rehabilitation Center
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked directly under the supervision of senior staff members such as psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and psychiatric social workers
- Observed, reported, and recorded patient behaviors, implemented behavioral interventions according to treatment plan under the supervision of RN
- Lead a 12-step recovery groups for patients
- Supervised individuals receiving addiction services in the activities of daily living, encouraging independence and responsibility for self
- Coordinated and/or implemented skilled level activities involving addiction care, detox treatment, and training of individuals receiving services on the crisis unit
- Interacted with clients in order to provide guidance, safety, stability, and direction
- Supported the client treatment plans and discussed progress toward goals with clients
- Conducted and documented activities of daily living skills in and out of the home
- Consistently met my short and long-term targets.
Sales Representative
Wooter Apparel
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Presented, promoted and sold sports apparel products and services to existing and prospective customers
- Performed cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing and potential customers to meet their needs
- Established, developed and maintained positive business and customer relationships
- Reached out to customer leads through cold calling and emailing
- 50+ cold calls daily
- Coordinated sales effort with team members and other departments
- Analyzed the territory and market potential, tracked sales and status reports
- Identified new prospective leads
- Continuously improved through feedback
- Consistently met my short and long-term targets
- Answered calls, responded to emails, and spoke with clients.
Resource Navigator
JCC of Staten Island
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted client's with financial assistance and food assistance during the pandemic
- Collected people's information when tasked with in field duties
- Established, developed and maintained positive relationships with all clients.
Behavioral Health Technician
Family Center for Recovery
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted with the implementation of the persons-served individualized plans of service and made recommendations concerning treatment planning, as needed
- Provided community living supports to include, but not limited to: meal preparation, laundry, routine household care, and maintenance
- Provided and/or assist with transportation related to personal care, community living supports, employment, and/or planned activities
- Adhered to a high level of health and safety practices in physical facilities and with corporate vehicles
- Listened to and reported residents' concerns and facilitated daily group therapy sessions
- Worked with patients of various ages from 13-65
- Maintained daily logs and records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor
- Done research on different mental and addiction illnesses to be able to present to the consumers
- Worked with clients and families and other team members to ensure the crisis stabilization unit provided individuals receiving services with a safe and supportive environment consistent with recovery concepts and person-centered planning
- Consistently met my short and long-term targets
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and composure
- Answered calls, responded to emails, and spoke with clients face-to-face
- Processed a range of documentation and entered information into databases.
Behavioral Health Technician/Coordinator
Phoenix Rehabilitation Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Worked directly under the supervision of senior staff members such as psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, psychologists, licensed professional counselors, and psychiatric social workers
- Observed, reported, and recorded patient behaviors, implemented behavioral interventions according to treatment plan under the supervision of RN
- Lead a 12-step recovery groups for patients
- Supervised individuals receiving addiction services in the activities of daily living, encouraging independence and responsibility for self
- Coordinated and/or implemented skilled level activities involving addiction care, detox treatment, and training of individuals receiving services on the crisis unit
- Interacted with clients in order to provide guidance, safety, stability, and direction
- Supported the client treatment plans and discussed progress toward goals with clients
- Conducted and documented activities of daily living skills in and out of the home.
Teacher Volunteer
Hebrew Language Academy
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Volunteered in a kindergarten ICT classroom with 21 general and special education students
- Provided support to co-teachers and grade team members
- Participated in research regarding special education trends and best practices through rigorous, innovative, and technological programming
- Provided English language support for Russian speaking students and families who recently immigrated from other countries.
Education
Bachelor's - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
05.2022
Skills
- Conflict intervention
- Intervention plans
- Mentoring
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Individualized counseling
- Case management
- Resource allocation
- HIPAA compliance
- 12-step meetings
- Treatment planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Program Development
- Patient support
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
Certification
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-P
Timeline
Case Manager
Beacon of Hope
02.2024 - 04.2024
Assistant Instructor
Phoenix Rehabilitation Center
12.2022 - 06.2023
Sales Representative
Wooter Apparel
08.2021 - 01.2022
Resource Navigator
JCC of Staten Island
09.2020 - 02.2021
Behavioral Health Technician
Family Center for Recovery
03.2020 - 06.2020
Behavioral Health Technician/Coordinator
Phoenix Rehabilitation Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
Teacher Volunteer
Hebrew Language Academy
11.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor's - Psychology
Florida Atlantic University
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