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Gwendolyn Witherspoon

Licensed Addiction Counselor
Albany,New York

Summary

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Reliable employee seeking a professional administrative position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Addiction Specialist 2 position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator

NYS Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision
Johnstown, NY
12.2013 - Current
  • Supervised 10 ASAT Program Assistants.
  • Assumes Acting Supervising Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator responsibilities.
  • Prepair required reports for all assign cases to include: Parole Board Reports, Comminuty Preps, Risks and Needs Assessments, CMS entry and EEPS and Merit Reviews.
  • Attend trainings as outlined by DOCCS standards.
  • Maintain appropriate perfessional relationship with peers and other support staff.

Correction Conselor

NYS Dept. Of Corrections
Johnstown, NY
01.2006 - 05.2008

Supervised employees and performance of tasks and managed offenders.
Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.

  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Provided Substance Abuse Services.
  • Checked all book in and discharges, making sure all charges have paperwork and all discharges have orders of discharge.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork

Education

Master of Science - Health Care Administration/Chemical Dependency Adm

Russell Sage Graduate School
Troy, NY
12.2004

Skills

  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse
  • Rehabilitation Services
  • Effective Prioritization
  • Community Mental Health Programs
  • Case Management Activities
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Community Resources
  • Paperwork Preparation
  • Community Service Programs

Timeline

Offender Rehabilitation Coordinator

NYS Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision
12.2013 - Current

Correction Conselor

NYS Dept. Of Corrections
01.2006 - 05.2008

Master of Science - Health Care Administration/Chemical Dependency Adm

Russell Sage Graduate School
Gwendolyn WitherspoonLicensed Addiction Counselor