Michael Ryel
Medford,OR
Summary
Dynamic Case Manager with a proven track record at the Salvation Army, leveraging critical thinking and active listening skills to facilitate life skills classes and provide crisis interventions. Trained in trauma-informed care, successfully assisting clients in accessing essential resources and navigating complex systems for improved outcomes.
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Salvation Army
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Facilitated life skill classes for clients
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
Greenskeeper
Rogue Valley Country Club
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted superintendent with maintaining golf course, club house and grounds
- Mowing, trimming and pin placements
- Maintained irrigation and repairs as needed
- Completed tasks as directed by superintendent
Firefighter/EMT
Yachats Fire and Rescue
03.1998 - 06.2009
- Ranked from Lieutenant to Battalion Chief during career.
- Trained with Coast Guard on surf and swift water rescues
- Partnered with OSP and county sheriff on search and rescue
- Initiated first aid measures to alleviate further injury and prepared victims for transport to medical facilities.
- Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Southern Oregon University
Ashland, OR06-2027
Associate of Science - Human Services
Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR06-2025
Skills
- Alcohol and Drug Certification (CADC)
- Group Counseling
- Active Listening skills
- Case Management
- Trauma Informed Care
- Critical thinking skills
Certification
CADC-R, Certified Recovery Mentor, Peer Support Specialist, Registered with OHA
Timeline
Case Manager
Salvation Army
08.2024 - 11.2024
Greenskeeper
Rogue Valley Country Club
05.2022 - 07.2022
Firefighter/EMT
Yachats Fire and Rescue
03.1998 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
Southern Oregon University
Associate of Science - Human Services
Rogue Community College
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