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Edward Morales

Edward Morales

Odenton,MD

Summary

Dynamic Harm Reduction Coordinator with a proven track record at Alliance for Positive Change, skilled in crisis intervention and case management. Enhanced operational efficiency through strategic planning and staff training, while fostering community engagement and participant satisfaction. Adept at multitasking and data entry, driving impactful outreach initiatives to improve public health outcomes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Harm Reduction Coordinator

Alliance for Positive Change
The Bronx, NY
01.2019 - 03.2026
  • Coordinated program logistics to ensure timely delivery of services.
  • Developed training materials to enhance staff onboarding and development processes.
  • Managed communication between stakeholders to facilitate project alignment and support.
  • Analyzed participant feedback to improve service offerings and client satisfaction.
  • Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency across programs.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and skill enhancement.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Led strategic planning sessions to align organizational goals with community needs.
  • Oversaw scheduling and resource allocation for various community outreach initiatives.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.

Health Educator

Boom Health
The Bronx, NY
07.2018 - 08.2019

Conducted street outreach for the South Bronx and East Harlem. ● Distributed syringes for participants enrolled in S.E.P. ● Tested Participants and individuals from the community For Hep C and H.I.V In Outreach Vehicle. ● Trained individuals from the community and fellow staff members on Narcan. ● Formulated outreach plans for S.E.P. Sanctioned sites. ● Assisted S.E.P.Supervisor on delegating duties for the peers that worked in the agency. ● Educated Participants on safer syringe use and Harm Reduction

Case Manager SEP Worker

SACHR
The Bronx, NY
04.2016 - 04.2017

Achieved improved participant engagement by facilitating access to essential appointments. Developed comprehensive service plans in partnership with participants, enhancing their support systems. Created and led impactful group sessions that promoted participant interaction and support. Increased safety by distributing syringes and educating on safer injecting methods. Enhanced community health by training participants on overdose prevention and distributing Narcan/Naloxone.

Transitional Case-manager

SACHR
The Bronx, NY
03.2006 - 08.2011

Conducted daily street outreach to identify and engage prospective participants who are interested in entering some type of drug treatment program. ● Intake and assessment for the purpose of identifying any medical needs or barriers that stands in the way of a successful treatment experience. ● Referred participants to the appropriate treatment program; facilitate admission to treatment, while monitoring their progress through the treatment process. ● Advocated and designed aftercare plans for the post treatment period. ● Collaborated and met with drug treatment and or other service providers to conduct joint case conferences as needed. Also conducted weekly groups for the participants as needed. New York Harm Reduction Educators' Inc

Education

High School Diploma -

Chelsea Vocational High School
11-1994

Skills

  • Multitasking and organization
  • Customer service
  • Data entry
  • Decision-making
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Conflict management
  • Social work
  • Substance use disorders Outdoor work
  • CPR Harm reduction overdose prevention operation Biomedical waste
  • Cpr certified
  • Case Management Medical terminology

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Accomplishments

Branch: Usmc

Service Country: United States

Rank: E4 November 1993 to November 1994

Timeline

Harm Reduction Coordinator

Alliance for Positive Change
01.2019 - 03.2026

Health Educator

Boom Health
07.2018 - 08.2019

Case Manager SEP Worker

SACHR
04.2016 - 04.2017

Transitional Case-manager

SACHR
03.2006 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

Chelsea Vocational High School