Garry Powers
West Covina,CA
Summary
Compassionate Case Manager experienced in facilitating Recovery and rehabilitation for all clients. Hardworking and dedicated to achieving desired case outcomes. Offers excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution and communication abilities .
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Homeboy Industries
11.2021 - 03.2025
- Build relationships with clients in early stages of recovery and rehabilitation to help maintain sobriety
- Coordinate with various Departments within organization to provide adequate care for clients
- Facilitate healthy relationships group, anger management group, parenting group, men’s healing group, substance abuse/relapse prevention groups
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Los Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Provide counseling services for individuals with addictions, mental health issues, and open DCFS cases (1.0 -3.5 level of care)
- Facilitate drug diversion groups, substance abuse groups, parenting groups, and domestic violence groups.
- Connected individuals with housing, transportation, health care
- Front office administrator
- Urine analysis specialist
- Field based services at Homeboy Industries
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, creating an open dialogue about their experiences and challenges related to substance abuse.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
Education
No Degree - Addiction Studies
East Los Angeles College
East Los Angeles 06.2025
Skills
- Adaptability
- Clear Communication Skills
- Patience
- Self-Control
- Taking Responsibility
- Emotional Intelligence
- Problem Solving Skills
- Attentiveness
- Problem-solving
- Case documentation
- Relationship building
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Case Manager
Homeboy Industries
11.2021 - 03.2025
Substance Abuse Counselor
Los Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
11.2018 - 01.2021
No Degree - Addiction Studies
East Los Angeles College
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