Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised or supervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Counselor (Per Diem)
Monte Nido & Affiliates
South Salem, NY
2023.11 - Current
Facilitated group meetings, activities, and workshops for clients to help them develop social and interpersonal skills.
Monitored client progress, documented observations, and reported changes in behavior to supervisors.
Assisted with crisis intervention services when needed.
Overnight Youth Counselor (Per Diem)
Green Chimneys
Brewster, NY
2021.01 - Current
Supervised youth group members to maintain organized and safe environment.
Communicated with challenged and troubled children in effort to exact positive impact and influence.
Utilized de-escalation techniques aligned with trauma-informed care model, driving intervention strategy.
Documented actions and incidents associated with youth program participants.
Studied treatment plans to understand and implement interventions.
Admissions Case Worker
The Children's Village
Dobbs Ferry, NY
2019.01 - Current
Advocated for at-risk youth individuals and promoted helpful resources and programs to foster progress.
Collaborated with counselors and parents to report youth behavior and progress.
Review referrals and determine youth's eligibility to receive treatment in our programs
Communicate with outside Agencies
Substance Abuse Counselor
Arms Acres
Brewster, NY
2020.12 - 2021.01
Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Case Worker 2
The Children's Village
Dobbs Ferry, NY
2015.12 - 2018.12
Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
Conducted home visits to assess client needs, evaluate progress toward goals, and document service delivery.
Maintained accurate records of client information in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Coordinated referrals for mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and other community resources.
Provided crisis intervention when necessary by responding quickly to urgent requests from clients or referral sources.
Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss case management strategies and review progress towards established goals.
Education
CASAC T - Substance Abuse
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
2020-03
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
2017-06
High School Diploma -
Saunders Trades & Technical High School
Yonkers, NY
2003-06
Skills
Action planning
Mental Health Support
Community Networking
Client Advocacy
Crisis Intervention
Cultural Competency
Timeline
Residential Counselor (Per Diem)
Monte Nido & Affiliates
2023.11 - Current
Overnight Youth Counselor (Per Diem)
Green Chimneys
2021.01 - Current
Substance Abuse Counselor
Arms Acres
2020.12 - 2021.01
Admissions Case Worker
The Children's Village
2019.01 - Current
Case Worker 2
The Children's Village
2015.12 - 2018.12
CASAC T - Substance Abuse
Dutchess Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Mercy College
High School Diploma -
Saunders Trades & Technical High School
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