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Work History
Education
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Kiara N. Gumbs

Rancho Dominguez,Ca

Summary

Focused SUD Counseling professional with success and delivered unbiased perspective to solve disputes. Accomplished in collecting supporting information, drafting and reporting comprehensive documentation and leading agreements to resolve complex problems. Driven to strictly follow applicable laws and ethical procedures for all cases.

Work History

Counselor/Group Facilitator

Social Model Recovery Systems
  • Complete intake requirement paperwork, treatment plans, BIRP notes
  • Facilitate groups/one on one’s and input notes into Sage system
  • Coordinate and advocate for client needs
  • Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues
  • Educated clients on dangers of substance abuse and prevention techniques
  • Adapted counseling techniques to best suit individual needs of each client
  • Facilitated weekly group sessions to encourage self-reflection and problem-solving

Client Aide

Christ Centered Ministries
  • Accountable for the needs and safety of clients and the program
  • Crisis management-Documentation
  • CalTrans-Five Keys- Los Angeles Crew Member
  • Performed various tasks associated with the maintenance of state highways
  • Traffic control, including flagging & other related duties.

Team Member

Juice-C-Juice
  • Provided essential customer service, operating cash registers, problem solving, preparing food items, greeting customers, and keeping work areas tidy and sanitary.

Education

Certificate -

InterCoast College
12.2022

Los Angeles Harbor College Palo Verde College
Wilmington, CA
11.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Social Work

El Camino College
Torrance, CA

Skills

  • Proficient in computer applications including
  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Typing, 40+ WPM
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Competency and Understanding of Importance of Reports and Record Keeping
  • Able to distinguish body systems affected by alcohol use, abuse and dependency
  • Ability to identify and classify various illicit and prescription drugs
  • Basic knowledge of theoretical and practical knowledge base for entry-level AOD counselor
  • Some course topics covered: Group Therapy, Co-Occurring Disorders, Recovery Process, Relapse Prevention, and Support Groups
  • Understanding of family dynamics is chemically dependent on family's interventions, which may lead to recovery for family members
  • Life Support Technique Skills
  • Instructional Techniques

Timeline

Counselor/Group Facilitator

Social Model Recovery Systems

Client Aide

Christ Centered Ministries

Team Member

Juice-C-Juice

Certificate -

InterCoast College

Los Angeles Harbor College Palo Verde College

Some College (No Degree) - Social Work

El Camino College

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