James Weatherborn
Metuchen,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
L.E.A.D. Case Manager
Prevention Links
Elizabeth, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Provide participants with assistance and support for issues that occur concurrently with involvement in the criminal justice system.
- Ensure that participants’ bio-psycho-social needs are identified and addressed in a responsive and culturally-appropriate manner.
- Grow and maintain a network of supportive service providers across life domains in Union County.
Recovery Mentor
Prevention Links
Roselle, NJ
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Provides specialized support and case management to adolescents.
- Student/parent intake and follow up assessments.
- Conduct outreach and community engagement activities.
- Leading recovery groups/advocating for people in recovery.
Opioid Affected Youth Initiative Mentor
Prevention Links
New Brunswick, NJ
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Ensures that youth are connected to any necessary outside supports.
- Collaboratively develop an individual recovery plan with youth.
- Plan, organize, and supervise weekend social/recreational activities.
- Facilitate youth-focused support and psychoeducational groups.
Associate Peer Recovery Coordinator
Prevention Links
Roselle, NJ
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Organize and implements on and off-site programming for the (UCCPRC) and ensures participants receive all appropriate services.
- Provides on call coverage for Union County Helping Hands.
- Contribute feedback regarding the utilization and effectiveness of program resources.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05-2023
Skills
- Establishing rapport
- Speaking using solution-oriented language
- Deescalating emotional situations
- Active listening
- Problem-solving
- Maintains ethical principles
- Bilingual (conversational) - Spanish
- Strong Communication
Accomplishments
- Prevention Links: Links to Brighter Future Impact Award 2023
Certification
- MSW, CPRS (anticipated LSW 2024).
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
L.E.A.D. Case Manager
Prevention Links
07.2023 - Current
Recovery Mentor
Prevention Links
09.2022 - 07.2023
Opioid Affected Youth Initiative Mentor
Prevention Links
09.2021 - 09.2022
Associate Peer Recovery Coordinator
Prevention Links
07.2019 - 09.2021
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- MSW, CPRS (anticipated LSW 2024).
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