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Rigoberto Lemus

Hastings,FL

Summary

Compassionate Recovery Advocate with background in substance abuse treatment and mental health counseling. Skilled in creating customized recovery plans, conducting group therapy sessions, and providing crisis intervention services. Strengths include empathy, active listening, communication skills, and ability to work well under pressure. Previous roles involved facilitating positive change in individuals' lives, improving retention rates in recovery programs, and fostering overall wellness within client communities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Recovery Advocate

saint augustine recovery
Saint Augustine, FL
07.2024 - Current
  • Provided advocacy and support to clients in recovery from substance abuse.
  • Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions focused on relapse prevention, life skills development, and goal setting.
  • Assisted clients with identifying personal strengths and developing strategies for long-term sobriety.
  • Developed a comprehensive case management plan for each client based on their individual needs.
  • Maintained detailed records of client progress towards treatment goals.
  • Monitored medication compliance among clients prescribed psychotropic medications related to substance use disorder.
  • Transported clients when needed to appointments outside the facility or agency.

Recovery Technician

Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health System
Taos, NM
01.2020 - 04.2024
  • Assessed customer needs to determine the best course of action for data recovery.
  • Collaborated with senior technicians on complex data recovery issues.
  • Developed processes to improve efficiency of data recovery operations.
  • Tested storage devices for functionality prior to initiating data recovery process.
  • Trained junior technicians on proper procedures for recovering lost data from various types of storage media.
  • Prepared reports summarizing customer requirements, findings, corrective actions taken, and results achieved.
  • Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions focused on relapse prevention, life skills development, and goal setting.
  • Assisted clients with identifying personal strengths and developing strategies for long-term sobriety.
  • Provided advocacy and support to clients in recovery from substance abuse.

Store Clerk

Allsups Convience Store
Taos, NM
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Processed customer payments accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, responding to questions, and offering assistance with locating items.
  • Organized store shelves according to product type and size.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper cash handling procedures and use of POS system.
  • Operated cash register in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with shoppers.
  • Followed safety protocols when lifting heavy objects or operating machinery within the store environment.
  • Replenished supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, napkins. as needed throughout the day.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School
Mountain View, CA
05-2011

Skills

  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Client Transportation
  • Life Skills Instruction
  • CPR Certified
  • HIPAA Guidelines
  • [Language] Fluency
  • Professionalism
  • Bilingual communication
  • Patient Advocacy

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Behavioral Health certificate
  • Med tech certified

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Recovery Advocate

saint augustine recovery
07.2024 - Current

Recovery Technician

Shadow Mountain Behavioral Health System
01.2020 - 04.2024

Store Clerk

Allsups Convience Store
01.2016 - 01.2020

High School Diploma -

Mountain View High School

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