Nicholas Angelo
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Dedicated Health Navigator and Community Health Worker with 5 years of experience working in a fast-paced, often chaotic environment with vulnerable populations. Harm reduction practitioner versed in both hands-on work in the field and in academic/educational settings. Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure. Strongly skilled in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care with participants in the field. Ability to dexterously navigate healthcare and community resources to help clients receive the best care possible with minimal barriers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Health Worker, Health Navigator
Community Health Project Los Angeles
09.2019 - Current
- Assisted with the consistent distribution of harm reduction and safe use supplies in the field.
- Acted as a first point of contact for individuals visiting a Syringe Service Provider, assisting in the facilitation of wrap-around services for people experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, mental health crises, and medical needs.
- Assisted in the transition of care from low-barrier MAT services to hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and public health providers.
- Provided on-site HIV testing and participant navigation to counseling, treatment, and prevention services.
- Worked directly and in collaboration with other service providers to alleviate barriers for participants wishing to access healthcare services.
Group Facilitator
Conclusions Treatment Center
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Prepared and led support groups for patients dealing with alcohol and substance use disorders.
- Developed significant rapports with patients by encouraging an environment of trust, open-mindedness, self-reflection, mutual respect, and motivational interviewing.
- Established foundations for general behavior during groups by setting an example of appropriate conduct and clear boundaries while modeling trauma-informed care.
Treatment Technician
Restore and Wellness Center
08.2016 - 09.2016
- Provided compassionate and trauma-informed care to clients experience substance use disorders.
- Administered prescription medications to clients in a timely fashion and accurate dosage.
- Maintained individualized notes for clients for tracking accurate progress of their treatment plans.
Treatment Technician
Community Recovery Los Angeles
01.2016 - 08.2016
- Provided compassionate and trauma-informed care to clients experience substance use disorders.
- Administered prescription medications to clients in a timely fashion and accurate dosage.
- Maintained individualized notes for clients for tracking accurate progress of their treatment plans.
Education
MFA - Photography and Media
California Institute of The Arts
Valencia, CA05.2019
BA - Urban Studies
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts At The New School
New York, NY05.2014
Skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Schedule Management
- Health Education
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Individual and Community Advocacy
- Client and Community Service
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Informed Care
- CPR Certified
- HIV Testing/Counseling Certified
- Trained in Administering Narcan (Nasal and Injectable)
Accomplishments
- Worked with a team of 4 in the development of Mad Ecologies, a publication released in 2022 based around field work in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood outlining the current state of harm reduction and the needs and demands of it's participants. In collaboration with Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
- Lecturer at "Rosine 2.0 in Context" symposium around the state of harm reduction at Swarthmore College, March 16, 2023.
- Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania around harm reduction activism, March 9, 2023.
- Lecturer at the Acid Free Book Fair, Los Angeles, California, June 18, 2023.
References
Taylor Smith, OEND Program Director, Community Health Project Los Angeles, (626) 669-5643, Taylor@chpla.org
Spider Davila, Director of Client Services, Community Health Project Los Angeles, (626) 669-7443. Spider@chpla.org
Timeline
Community Health Worker, Health Navigator
Community Health Project Los Angeles
09.2019 - Current
Group Facilitator
Conclusions Treatment Center
09.2018 - 05.2019
Treatment Technician
Restore and Wellness Center
08.2016 - 09.2016
Treatment Technician
Community Recovery Los Angeles
01.2016 - 08.2016
MFA - Photography and Media
California Institute of The Arts
BA - Urban Studies
Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts At The New School
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