Jorge Jimenez
Personal Recovery Specialist
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Jorge Jimenez is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of dedicated experience in addiction recovery and community outreach. Fluently bilingual, Jorge is passionate about fostering positive environments and ensuring the well-being of individuals. As a sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous, he has showcased exemplary leadership and service-work, being elected as meeting-secretary half-a-dozen times, speaking publicly over 150 times, and facilitating recovery panels at rescue missions during a three-year-span. A member of the Mensa High I.Q. Society, Jorge's intellectual curiosity is evident; he's always eager to learn and grow. Whether assisting individuals on their recovery journey or outreaching within diverse communities, Jorge approaches all challenges with empathy, dedication, enthusiasm, integrity and a palpable sense of joy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Personal Recovery Assistant
Hired Power
02.2022 - Current
- Ensured safe passage of under-age clients during transports from their home to a treatment center (or from one treatment center to another); have assisted over 30 clients over the past two years, ranging in age from 11 to 17 years old.
- Served as around-the-clock companion (along with a colleague) to at-risk youth during moments of suicidal ideation and periods of high-risk.
- Offered consistent support, comfort and solace to all members of a clients' family whenever needed, freely sharing any resources that can be of benefit to them.
Recovery Specialist
Post Treatment Services
02.2021 - 02.2022
- On-call staff member with primary task of assisting clients manage all critical transitions during the recovery process, such as entering into a treatment center pre-sobriety, or helping establish a sober lifestyle post-treatment
- Maintained daily contact with project managers and IT personnel to deliver timely status updates.
Customer Service Representative
Collins & Katz Family YMCA
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Conducted tours of facility for prospective members, catering to each client's individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
College of The Holy Cross
Worcester, MA 09.1989 - 06.1993
Skills
Highly positive attitude; very engaging motivator
undefinedCertification
Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) - completed certification as required by the International Recovery Institute (IRI)
Timeline
Personal Recovery Assistant
Hired Power
02.2022 - Current
Recovery Specialist
Post Treatment Services
02.2021 - 02.2022
Customer Service Representative
Collins & Katz Family YMCA
11.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
College of The Holy Cross
09.1989 - 06.1993