Issak Garcia
Payette,Idaho
Summary
Resourceful counseling professional with experience in providing individual and group support to help clients suffering from substance abuse issues. Skilled in developing and implementing treatment plans, conducting assessments and providing referrals to external resources. Committed to advocating for client rights and helping build positive coping skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
HIV Outreach Prevention Specialist
Eastern Oregon Center For Independent Living
2022.02 - Current
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
- Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Provided client navigation to get clients on HIV prevention medications.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
COVID-19 Outreach Specialist
Eastern Oregon Center For Independent Living
2021.02 - 2022.01
- Consulted with safety manager to maintain adequate stock levels of disposable PPE products.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
- Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
- Participated in fit testing masks, following manufacturer-recommended and legally required procedures to optimize PPE efficacy.
- Followed up on cases to verify whether families received support needed to address impact of COVID-19.
- Helped underserved populations navigate scheduling system to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
- Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to assist clients facing issues and problems.
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand health services and resources.
- Used both virtual and in-person outreach to engage, educate and raise awareness about COVID prevention, management and immunization.
- Assisted in contact-tracing efforts when employees reported COVID19 symptoms or positive tests.
Administrative Assistant
Eastern Oregon For Independent Living
2020.08 - 2021.01
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Managed over 20 client calls per day
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
05.2024
High School Diploma -
05.2022
Skills
- Risk Prevention
- Detailed Meeting Minutes
- Community Service Programs
- Defining Treatment Objectives
- Community Involvement
- Administrative Duties
- Emotional Support
- Office Meetings
- Creative Thinking
- Patient Care Plans
- Community Mental Health Programs
- Client Satisfaction
- Providing Community Referrals
- Client Management
- Client Care
- Electronic Charting
Timeline
HIV Outreach Prevention Specialist - Eastern Oregon Center For Independent Living
2022.02 - Current
COVID-19 Outreach Specialist - Eastern Oregon Center For Independent Living
2021.02 - 2022.01
Administrative Assistant - Eastern Oregon For Independent Living
2020.08 - 2021.01
Treasure Valley Community College - Associate of Science, Medical Assistant
Payette High School - High School Diploma,
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