ERAINNA YOAKUM
Gardena,CA
Summary
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Always willing to learn, able accept constructive criticism and definitely a team player.
- An innate ability to pick up and learn quickly and efficiently.
- Willing to work non traditional schedules/shifts
- Strong communication and organizational skills with great attention to detail to ensure that the job is done right.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Restore Health & Wellness Center
Los Angeles, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Support and assess clients struggling with addiction and devise strategies based on client needs.
- Develop individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provide counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Facilitate groups, individual and family therapy in a Detox/Residential setting.
Care Driver
Hop Skip Drive
Los Angeles, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Transport children to and from school and school activities.
- Clean and maintain vehicle before and after each shift.
- Complete routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicle and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, maintaining safety for myself and passengers and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
In Home Care
Jermaine Criss
Norwalk, CA 90650
01.2021 - Current
- Assist with child care of daughter including transportation to and from school, homework, extra curricular activities and outings.
- Assist with daily chores such as housekeeping, running errands, shopping, cooking meals etc.
Mental Health Personal Service Coordinator
Telecare Corporation
Los Angeles, CA
08.2016 - 01.2021
- Provided field base reentry planning, and ongoing support for people on parole transitioning after incarceration
- Provided transportation to groups, outings, doctor social service appointments etc.
- Provided appropriate interventions in crisis situations
- Coordinated linkages for reentry support
Case Manager
Weingart Center Association
Los Angeles, CA
02.2014 - 08.2016
- Epic Program, Women's Renaissance, Open Door and Resource Center
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a 54 bed, 6 month Transitional Housing Program
- Performed intake assessments to determine program eligibility and monitored census and ensure program is running at full capacity
- Counseled clients in groups and individual sessions
- Collaborated and conduct case conferences with appropriate staff to monitor client's progress toward their treatment plan
- Trained/supervised interns and train staff on new Information Systems implemented by the company.
Child Care Provider
Rainbow's Kids Family Child Care
Gardena, CA
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Owned and operated a 24 hour Family Child Care in my home
- Transported children to and from school daily, field trips and other appointments as needed.
- Managed a staff of 5 employees
- Ran all operations of the childcare including but not limited to advertising, enrollment, interviewed families/staff, hired/terminated staff, oversaw curriculum and daily logs.
- Met with parents on a regular basis to discuss their child's progressions and needs and interacted with the children in a groups and on one on one basis daily.
Substance Use Disorders Counselor
HealthRight 360
Los Angeles, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Assist clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Educate clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improve client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Implement behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
- Developed and facilitated group therapy sessions for increased social support and skill-building opportunities.
Education
Class A Drivers License - Truck Driving W/ Passenger Endorsement
GSF Trucking School
Los Angeles, CA05.2023
Class A License - Truck Driving
High Impact Academy Truck Driving School
Wilmington, CA04.2023
Vocational Certificate - Substance Abuse Counseling
Intercoast Colleges
Carson, CA2014
Child Development, Psychology, General Education
Los Angeles, Southwest College
Los Angeles2012
Skills
- Doubles
- Triples
- Tankers
- Hazmat
- TWIC Card
Timeline
Substance Use Disorders Counselor
HealthRight 360
05.2024 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Restore Health & Wellness Center
07.2023 - Current
Care Driver
Hop Skip Drive
03.2023 - Current
In Home Care
Jermaine Criss
01.2021 - Current
Mental Health Personal Service Coordinator
Telecare Corporation
08.2016 - 01.2021
Case Manager
Weingart Center Association
02.2014 - 08.2016
Child Care Provider
Rainbow's Kids Family Child Care
01.2005 - 01.2012
Class A Drivers License - Truck Driving W/ Passenger Endorsement
GSF Trucking School
Class A License - Truck Driving
High Impact Academy Truck Driving School
Vocational Certificate - Substance Abuse Counseling
Intercoast Colleges
Child Development, Psychology, General Education
Los Angeles, Southwest College