Nathaniel Brevard
Danbury,Connecticut
Summary
At Release Recovery, I excelled in supporting individuals with substance abuse and mental health issues, enhancing recovery through expert coordination and empathetic guidance. Leveraging data entry expertise and exceptional teamwork, I streamlined operations, significantly surpassing team goals. My approach combines strong relationship building with meticulous attention to detail, driving efficiency and quality service improvements.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Staff Specialist
Release Recovery
07.2023 - Current
- Release Recovery is a transitional living for people that struggle with substance abuse and mental health issues. I would support clients getting them to IOP and any appointments they have to go to. Run programmings and groups, and observe clients take their medications. Being a support to the community giving advice and also being a power of example.
- I took on the responsibility of working 1 on 1 with individuals for recovery coaching, taking them to meetings, helping with resumes, finding jobs, or doing a fun activity. Also doing interventions and safe transports helping individuals make it to treatment safely.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions, documenting resolutions and identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of med counts to send to clients providers to make sure they do not run out of medications.
- Communicated with clients on behalf of staff to relay messages and information.
- Streamlined office operations for increased efficiency through effective organization and time management skills.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
Education
Drug And Alcohol Recovery Counselor - Science And Social
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT06.2026
High School Diploma -
New Milford High School
New Milford, CT06.2017
Skills
- Empathy and patience
- Data entry expertise
- Expense Reporting
- Client Transportation
- Support Services
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Fast Learner
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Active Listening
- Confidentiality and Data Protection
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excel spreadsheets
- Written Communication
- Meeting Arrangements
- Recordkeeping
- Team building
- Organizational Skills
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Won employee of the months through May, June, and July.
Certification
Through CCAR (Connecticut Centers for Addiction Recovery) the following certifications:
- Group facilitation
- Telephone Recovery Support
Timeline
Support Staff Specialist
Release Recovery
07.2023 - Current
Drug And Alcohol Recovery Counselor - Science And Social
Gateway Community College
High School Diploma -
New Milford High School
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