Open To Work
Mark Hernandez
Urban Alchemy
Atwater,CA
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Open to discussion
Desired Job Title
Substance Use Disorder CounselorPeer Group FacilitatorUrban AmbassadorAddiction Counseling Student Intern Practitioner (street outreach)
Work Type
VolunteerSeasonal WorkFull TimePart Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Atwater, CA, USMerced, CACentral Valley, Ca.
Open to relocation:
Yes
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balance
8
Years of experience
I am a reliable professional experienced in social services and public safety. With strong effective communication and problem-solving abilities, contributing to the stabilization of chaotic urban environments while maintaining integrity and respect for cultural diversity. Meanwhile, demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. I'm eager to contribute to team/employer success and further develop professional skills. I bring a positive selfless attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Drawing on my own past struggles, battles, and difficulties with incarceration, homelessness, and addiction to build empathetic, judgement free connections with people and communities challenged by extreme poverty, mental illness, addiction, and homelessness. While inspiring hope and recovery through my counseling work and career as a SUD counselor.
Work History
Practitioner
1 Year 11 Months- Provide social services to address homelessness and public safety in San Francisco Bart Transit Stations.
- Improve public safety and cleanliness.
- Applying trauma-informed principles to public challenges such as homelessness, addiction, mental health, and police response.
- Monitor public spaces.
- Provide security for Transit Stations.
- Intervene in non-emergency calls involving mental health or extreme poverty.
- De-escalate crises.
- Stabilize chaotic urban environments.
- Cultural Humility.
Healthcare Custodian
1 Year- Performed routine cleaning and sanitization of facilities, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
- Operated floor maintenance equipment, enhancing cleanliness and appearance of designated areas.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain effective cleaning schedules and workflow processes.
- Implemented waste disposal procedures, contributing to environmentally responsible practices within the facility.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
General Fabrication (upholsterer)
1 Year 8 Months- Implemented quality control measures to ensure finished products met high industry standards.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment, ensuring tools and materials were readily available for each task.
- Completing customers orders and prepare for shipping.
- Organizing orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Addiction Studies
- Behavioral Health Scholarship Program
- Relevant Coursework: Harm Reduction & Health Hepatitis ABCs & Drugs,Health, & Society.
- Intro to Addiction & Recovery.
- Ethics and Counseling.
- Case Management/Individual Counseling.
- Physiology Effects of Addiction.
- Treatment Modalities.
- 3.48 GPA
- Substance Abuse Education (20 weeks)
- Domestic Violence Education (52 weeks)
- Risen Scholars Program Member (CCSF)
- Christian Based 12 step program (48 weeks)
Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor - Substance Use Disorder Counseling
- Trauma Informed Education
- Integrated Treatment Education
- Co occurring disorders Education.
- Peer Group 12 Step Program.
- Evidence Based Treatment.
- Live Counseling Sessions (intake, screening, & assessment)
- Addiction Studies
- P.I.R.P. notes
No Degree - Advancing SUD Counselor Education & Development
- Continuing education in Substance Use Disorder (80 hour course)
- Mandated by AB 2473 and Health & Safety Code section 11833
Skills
Empathy
Respect
reliable (trustworthy)
effective communication
efficient
integrity
professionalism
problem solving
critical thinking
conflict resolution
ability to take directions/accept criticism
initiative
cultural humility
Timeline
UC San Diego Extended Studies (online)
No Degree from Advancing SUD Counselor Education & Development
06.2026 - CurrentRead More
Addiction & Recovery Counseling Program
Certified Substance Use Disorder Counselor from Substance Use Disorder Counseling
08.2024 - 12.2027Read More
Practitioner
Urban Alchemy
06.2024 - 05.2026Read More
Healthcare Custodian
CAL PIA
05.2023 - 05.2024Read More
General Fabrication (upholsterer)
CAL PIA
07.2016 - 03.2018Read More
California Community San Francisco (CCSF)
Associate of Science from Addiction Studies
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