Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Kari
Denison,TX
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Texoma Community Center
Recovery Support Peer Specialist/ CHW
01.2022 - 11.2023
Job overview
- I work with peers coming from diverse populations and cultural backgrounds and keep an open attitude to all pathways of recovery and attend meetings with peers.
- I am able to establish connections with individuals and reinforce positive strengths and behaviors with peers.
- I work closely with peers to integrate into social and community activities along with working diligently with peers to obtain community resources such as housing, employment, and education.
Texoma Family Shelter
Resident Advisor
09.2020 - 03.2021
Job overview
- Ensure safety of the shelter and residents, complete intakes on incoming residents along with nonresident intake packets, explain upon entering and thereafter shelter rules and expectations and to make sure all are adhered to; document and/or report all noncompliance violations; support and implement the policies, ensure residents maintain the cleanliness of their personal space and perform their assigned chores to the level of quality expected within the shelter, attend all staff meetings and trainings.
Oxford House Inc, Dallas
Outreach Worker
10.2018 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Maintain professional relationship with all residents; address residents’ concerns in a supportive and caring manner; model effective and respectful communication with residents and staff to create a standard of healthy communication and cooperation; act as an advocate for residents’ best interests; conduct presentations in the field to educate recovery centers about Oxford House and our model, to be a part of the recovery community in the capacity of a role model and to always put principles before personalities.
Grayson County Shelter
Volunteer Coordinator
09.2014 - 10.2018
Job overview
- Work within the community helping to bring in donations needed to help in our effort of helping those in need in our community
- Work with those wanting to volunteer at the shelter and or our thrift store “Crowded Closet and assist those needing to do community service in getting set up do their hours at our location
- I also input non-resident files into THN (Texas Homeless Network)
- Work alongside the Case Manager and Executive Director to help with the smooth operation of the comings and goings within the shelter to better serve those in need.
Education
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGEDALLAS, TEXAS
SOCIAL WORK GENERALIST
University Overview
- Relevant Courses: Psychology 2301, Sociology 1301, Orientation to Social Services, Introduction to Social Work, Interviewing/Counseling Theories, Assessment and Case Management, Cultural Studies, Human Behavior /The Social Environment
- GPA: 3.40
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Proficient with G-Suite
- Teachable and always willing to learn
- Willing ask for help and work as a team
Certification
- RSPS, 03/24/2022, 1459-0322
- Medication-Assisted Recovery Support, 02/17/2022
- Certified Medication-Assisted Advocacy Training, 04/21/2022
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), 04/05/2022
- Certified in Mental Health First Aid, 08/29/2021
- Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, 01/14/2022
- Certified Community Health Worker, 13294
Additional Information
Additional Information
I am a person in recovery and have lived experience from being formerly incarcerated, homeless and trafficked and have been working with these populations for multiple years along with some knowledge of case management. I am very familiar with mental health issues and recovery and wellness issues related to those in the above populations and can work independently and as a team to support all who are in need of services.Experiential
Experiential
I am a formally incarcerated woman in long term recovery, and formerly homeless in 2012 where while in the Austin Street Center I began my path in college. I am active Alumni and the secretary for the North Texas Oxford House Alumni Association.Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteering with Oxford House
- Recovery Events
- Yard Work
Timeline
Recovery Support Peer Specialist/ CHW
Texoma Community Center
01.2022 - 11.2023
Resident Advisor
Texoma Family Shelter
09.2020 - 03.2021
Outreach Worker
Oxford House Inc, Dallas
10.2018 - 09.2020
Volunteer Coordinator
Grayson County Shelter
09.2014 - 10.2018
DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SOCIAL WORK GENERALIST
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