Kimberly Minich

• Organized staff and parent meetings promoting healthy lifestyles, leading to increased participation in prevention programs.
• Conducted thorough assessments with schools to determine appropriate prevention and or intervention programming efforts and resources needed.
• Designed culturally sensitive outreach materials that effectively engaged diverse populations within the community.
• Evaluated program outcomes using data-driven approaches, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
• Promoted positive decision-making skills among youth through interactive workshops addressing peer pressure scenarios.
• Established strong relationships with schools and community groups, expanding the reach of prevention efforts.
• Enhanced community awareness of drug-related issues through engaging presentations and workshops.
• Facilitated group sessions focused on developing coping skills and strategies for managing stressors related to substance use.
• Maintained professional development by attending trainings related to substance abuse prevention trends and evidence-based practices.
• Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Past positions held: Director of Operations, Supervisor, House Manager, Group Facilitator, Peer Worker, Narcan Trainer, Maintenance, Management Trainer, Outreach coordinator

• Created a supportive environment by fostering trust, empathy, and mutual respect among participants.
• Maintained state MASH standards and recertification requirements.
• Supervised the completion of program requirements and personal goals for residents.
• Administered various methods of tox screens including panel urine cups, oral fluid sponge panel test, breathalyzers, and lab
• Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve residents’ level of functioning.
• Coordinated care with other professionals to provide residents with comprehensive support.
• Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide residents with individualized options for successful outcomes.
• Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, connecting individuals with appropriate resources during critical moments.
• Monitored resident progress carefully while maintaining detailed records.
• Collaborated with local organizations to establish support networks for those struggling with addiction.
• Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document resident progress.
• Provided emergency response during times of crisis and various urgent situations.
• Proactively identified potential issues or conflicts within the household and worked to resolve them in a timely and effective manner.

• Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and program eligibility.
• Data entry and record keeping.
• Assisted in the prerelease process in regards to medicated assisted treatment opportunities in the communities they are returning to.
• Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
• One on one counseling for inmates who scored high on their initial assessments.
• Facilitated group counseling sessions while educating clients with curriculum provided by Spectrum Health Systems.
• Fostered open communication and mutual understanding through trauma informed approaches.
• Established trust with clients through consistent empathy, active listening, and nonjudgmental support during group sessions.

Case Management

• Worked closely with inmates who qualified for MATRI program (scored high on SUD assessments and releasing on a form of MAT) 90 days pre release and 90 days post release in the community for case management and counseling.
• Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
• Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
• Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and self sufficiency.
• Established trusting therapeutic alliances with clients through empathetic listening, validation, and unconditional positive regard.

• Facilitated daily living activities and hygiene care for clients
• Completed daily discharge planning
• Led therapeutic groups teaching coping skills, life preparation skills, art therapy, cooking, relationships, and skills pertinent to recovery.
• Completed daily logging, staff notes, and incident reports
• Led crisis intervention and prevention teams
• Regularly provided one on one support, suicide watch, and safety planning
• Established and coordinated working relationships with clinicians, families, and outside resources
• Trained in transportation of clients