Maria Aviles
Staten Island,NY
Summary
To obtain a position within a growing company/organization where I can utilize my skills, and can also make a change for the benefit of the company/organization passionate dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Peer Mentor
Next Step Community Health Action
01.2023 - Current
- Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation, such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, or relevant correspondence
- Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met
- Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, or transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers
- Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
Recovery Coach Internship
Community Health Action
01.2023
- Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation, such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, or relevant correspondence
- Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met
- Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, or transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers
- Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
Home Attendant
Preferred Home Care
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Preparation of Meals, Escorts to Appointments, Medication Reminders, Submission of Reports for Client's progress to the Health Care Team
Cashier
S.W. Deli
08.2003
- Lotto Machine Services, Record and serve food orders, Provide financial reports, Maintain customers' dining area clean & organized, Stock of merchandise
Outreach Worker
Amethyst Women's Project Inc
07.2000 - 07.2003
- Intake for services, Follow-up and evaluation, Escorts to appointments, Referrals according to client's needs
Cashier
Pathmark Supermarket
07.1988 - 05.1991
- Managing cash registers, Packing of purchased items, Financial Reports at the end of shift
Education
Hiv & Hepatitis -
05.2023
QPR Gatekeeper Certificate (1 hour) suicide prevention -
02.2023
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Provisional -
02.2023
Recovery Coach Academy Training (30 hours) -
01.2023
Medication Supported Recovery Training (4 hours) -
01.2023
Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches (16 hours) -
01.2023
Site Safety Training -
07.2022
Working Zone Flagger -
06.2022
Drug & Alcohol Awareness Training -
06.2022
Fall -
01.2022
General Safety & Industry Health -
02.2020
OSHA- Occupational Safety & Health Administration -
12.2019
GED -
01.2007
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Treatment Planning
- Boundary Setting
- Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS)
- Patient Advocacy
- Resource advocacy
- Goal Setting
- Referral Networking
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
Timeline
Senior Peer Mentor
Next Step Community Health Action
01.2023 - Current
Recovery Coach Internship
Community Health Action
01.2023
Home Attendant
Preferred Home Care
01.2020 - 03.2020
Cashier
S.W. Deli
08.2003
Outreach Worker
Amethyst Women's Project Inc
07.2000 - 07.2003
Cashier
Pathmark Supermarket
07.1988 - 05.1991
Hiv & Hepatitis -
QPR Gatekeeper Certificate (1 hour) suicide prevention -
Certified Recovery Peer Advocate Provisional -
Recovery Coach Academy Training (30 hours) -
Medication Supported Recovery Training (4 hours) -
Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches (16 hours) -
Site Safety Training -
Working Zone Flagger -
Drug & Alcohol Awareness Training -
Fall -
General Safety & Industry Health -
OSHA- Occupational Safety & Health Administration -
GED -
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