Jason Cervantes
Ontario,CA
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor with a proven track record at Sober Partners Inc. Specializes in motivational interviewing and relapse prevention, enhancing recovery outcomes by 30%. Expert in fostering trust, coordinating with local organizations, and leveraging exceptional communication and leadership qualities to drive community-wide substance abuse education and support. Compassionate Substance abuse counselor with robust background in substance abuse prevention. Possesses valuable experience in counseling individuals and implementing effective prevention programs. Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention and addiction assessment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor
Sobor Partners Inc.
11.2020 - 03.2023
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for improved communication, coping skills, and interpersonal relationships among participants.
- Established strong rapport with clients and their families, fostering trust and open communication throughout the counseling process.
- Enhanced client recovery outcomes through the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
- Coordinated with local schools and organizations to implement substance abuse prevention programs targeted towards youth populations.
Substance Abuse Group Counsel
Safe Refuge
05.2017 - 03.2023
- Assisted colleagues in preparing for trial by reviewing evidence, identifying key witnesses, and formulating strategic approaches.
- Advised businesses on compliance issues, reducing risk exposure and potential financial liabilities.
- Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on relevant laws and regulations within the industry.
- Evaluated potential risks associated with new business ventures or transactions, providing guidance on mitigating factors.
Dry Room Shift Lead
Puratos Corporation
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
Electrician / Painter
Accurate Construction
04.2009 - 02.2016
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
Education
Electrical Foreman Certificate of Completion - Electrical Engineering
05-2006
- Honor Roll Spring of 2005
- Dean's List Fall of 2005
Skills
- Client-centered approach
- Leadership qualities
- Emotional regulation
- Relapse prevention
- Assessment skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural competence
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Behavior modification
- Self-care practices
- Co-occurring disorders
- Individual counseling
- Empathy development
- Continuing education
- Boundary setting
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Addiction recovery
- Substance abuse
- Treatment Planning
- Anger management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Referral coordination
- Ethics adherence
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Community resources
- Goal setting
- Client confidentiality
- Crisis intervention
- Life skills training
- Individual therapy
- Intervention planning
- Crisis management
- Case management
- Outreach activities
- Clinical supervision
- Specimen testing
- Client evaluation
- Communication techniques
- Substance abuse education
- Recovery support services
- Recovery support
- Defining treatment objectives
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of basic fundamentals of core substance abuse education.
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- CompTIA Certification
- Certified Data Professional (CDP)
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Substance Abuse Prevention Counselor - Sobor Partners Inc.
11.2020 - 03.2023
Substance Abuse Group Counsel - Safe Refuge
05.2017 - 03.2023
Dry Room Shift Lead - Puratos Corporation
02.2016 - 05.2018
Electrician / Painter - Accurate Construction
04.2009 - 02.2016
Everest College - Electrical Foreman Certificate of Completion, Electrical Engineering