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Rosemary Fitzgerald-Shuster

Rosemary Fitzgerald-Shuster

Addictions Counselor
Morse Bluff,NE

Summary

I am passionate about investing in the lives of individuals and helping each person to grow and gain their own personal strength. I believe people need to be encouraged to say what they feel and think; this allows the opportunity for the deepest understanding of themselves and their experiences. I believe people should be given the opportunity to improve and expand all areas of their life as they wish. I also believe empathy is my greatest strength. Only when acting out of empathy can I understand other people. When I empathize with those in need, I can understand their pain and circumstances, and so I am obligated to help them, to comfort them and understanding their struggles.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

Cultivating Paths Counseling Services
Omaha, NE
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.

LifeSkills/Workforce Development Coordinator

LifeHouse, Inc
Fremont, NE
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Establish and maintain confidential client database.
  • Provide Client centered education, life skills and behavioral health programs, transition services, and community programs.
  • Assure accuracy and timeliness of reports, claims and bills, - Professional interpersonal communication - Implement program and procedural changes to improve program performance and client outcomes.
  • Preparing reports for committees, board members & executive director - Coordinate event committees; plan, staff and accomplish committee goals

Case Manager

ResCare
Columbus, NE
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Participated in professional growth programs to support program efficiency efforts.
  • Identified needs of individual participants and coordinated resources based on procedural expectations, participant performance and program protocols.
  • Facilitated education placement process in partnership with participants and community colleges and institutions, to provide free appropriate education for eligible referrals.
  • Evaluated employment and/or educational plans against individual goals and program standards. Insuring best practices for both participant and program.

Administrative Specialist I and II

Veterans Affairs
Salem, OR
10.2014 - 06.2017
  • Nationally Certified Public Guardian and Fiduciary, assisting mentally, emotionally and/or physically challenged veterans with their benefits, income, estates and care.
  • Initiated contact with appropriate service providers to request referrals and followed up to confirm delivery of necessary services.
  • Maintained accurate records and full compliance with government regulations and agency guidelines.
  • Facilitated referrals for veterans to appropriate community agencies and organizations to meet basic and/or individual needs.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote Veterans Conservatorship programs and educate veterans and their families on available services.
  • Coordinated solutions for high volume of inquiries per day while meeting and exceeding performance expectations.

Program Assistant

The Arc Oregon
Salem, OR
01.2008 - 01.2012

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
05.2020 - 05.2022

Certified Medical Billing Specialist -

NW Institute For Medical Billing And Coding
Salem OR
04.2014 - 09.2014

Legal Clerical Certificate -

Empire Business College
Santa Rosa CA
06.1994 - 08.1995

Skills

Microsoft Office Suiteundefined

Timeline

Substance Abuse Counselor Intern

Cultivating Paths Counseling Services
09.2021 - 03.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling

Metropolitan Community College
05.2020 - 05.2022

LifeSkills/Workforce Development Coordinator

LifeHouse, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2020

Case Manager

ResCare
10.2017 - 04.2018

Administrative Specialist I and II

Veterans Affairs
10.2014 - 06.2017

Certified Medical Billing Specialist -

NW Institute For Medical Billing And Coding
04.2014 - 09.2014

Program Assistant

The Arc Oregon
01.2008 - 01.2012

Legal Clerical Certificate -

Empire Business College
06.1994 - 08.1995
Rosemary Fitzgerald-ShusterAddictions Counselor