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Julia Graves

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Driven by a passion for community health and well-being, I leveraged my expertise in HIPAA guidelines and exceptional reasoning ability at Heluna Health to significantly improve the lives of those facing homelessness and substance use. My approach, rooted in active listening and dynamic communication, has consistently fostered trust and facilitated recovery, underscoring my commitment to impactful, compassionate care.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Health Worker

Heluna Health
10.2023 - Current

As a Harm Reduction Worker I provide non-judgmental support and resources to individuals facing homelessness and substance use issues in community settings. Key responsibilities include conducting outreach, assessing client needs, distributing harm reduction supplies (like naloxone and clean needles), strong communication skills and knowledge of harm reduction principles.

Behavioral Respite

Cambrien Home Care
10.2022 - 11.2023
  • Assisted with building life and social skills useful for everyday activities and interactions.
  • Developed activity plans and instructional materials to assist with treatment.
  • Participated in treatment planning by helping to identify patients needs and strength.

Peer Support Specialist

Never Give Up Youth Center
11.2020 - 04.2022
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
  • Communicated with individuals' family members, offering information, and insight into support services available at community level.


Direct Support Professional

Aacres Human Services
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Administered medication

Education

No Degree - Liberal Arts

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA

Doula

Birthworkers of Color
Long Beach, CA
03.2024

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting

Clarita Career College
Canyon Country, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • Public outreach
  • Reasoning ability
  • Community-based resources

Timeline

Community Health Worker

Heluna Health
10.2023 - Current

Behavioral Respite

Cambrien Home Care
10.2022 - 11.2023

Peer Support Specialist

Never Give Up Youth Center
11.2020 - 04.2022

Direct Support Professional

Aacres Human Services
09.2018 - 02.2020

No Degree - Liberal Arts

Antelope Valley College

Doula

Birthworkers of Color

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assisting

Clarita Career College
Julia Graves