Nina Gibson
Human Relations
Cave Springs,VA
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Summary
Results-driven professional with a commitment to social justice and human rights, seeking a role that emphasizes accountability and initiative. Proven ability to positively influence organizations through effective collaboration and service delivery to individuals, families, and groups. Core competencies include program development, community outreach, and advocacy for marginalized populations. Aiming to leverage expertise to enhance organizational impact and promote equitable resources.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vocational Counselor
The Choice Group
07.2024 - Current
- Job Coach
- Job search and placement for DARS consumer
- Job Development
- Job Skills Training and Follow Along
- Documentation in client charts, progress notes
- Month end reports
CEO
Changing Tides Treatment, LLC
Ventura, CA
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Ventura, CA
- Budget, cost analysis, billing, and growth of operations
- Assess recovery needs within the community
- Introduced, formatted, and launched Tele-Health and Tele-Med with current facility
- Diversity and inclusion experience
- Substance use disorder both inpatient and outpatient
- Networking with like facilities in the community and surrounding areas to expand business growth
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration with Leaders Strong teamwork
- Establish and build strong relationships with Police, Sentencing Officers, Fire/EMS, City Council, and organizations within the community involved in addiction recovery services
- Integral part of Senior Leadership Team
- Oversee Clinical department and programming
- EMR - BestNotes
- Adapt easily to other EMR platforms
- HR, interviewing, new staff onboarding from start to finish, employee exit paperwork, reference checks, background checks, and process payroll
- Staff training and collaborating
- Strong teamwork
- Admissions, respond to inquiry calls, maintain census, ensure appropriate admission papers and signatures
- Manage staff and 24/7 hotline for incoming and current patients
- Conflict management
- Establishing and securing Licensure from State for Substance Use and Mental Health for two of our facilities from start to finish
- Policy and Procedure manuals upkeep, reformat, and maintaining compliance for State and Joint Commission
- Meet criteria for State and Joint Commission licenses with dual diagnosis treatment facility for substance use disorder and co-occurring disabilities
- Meet OSHA requirements, staff training, and safety meetings
- Write blogs for company website
- Accounts payable and receivables
- Ventura, CA
Bakery Department
Smart & Final
Ventura, CA
05.2017 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Ventura, CA
- Cashier
- Ordered bakery items based on demand
- Unload shipments and organize stock in freezer
- Discard/Donate expired stock and replace
- Rotate and face products
- Assist customers with any questions in-person and on the phone
- Run carts back in from the parking lot
- Ventura, CA
Intake Specialist and SUD Counselor
High Desert Center
Barstow, CA
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Company Overview: Barstow, CA
- Facilitate group drug and alcohol counseling sessions
- One on one counseling
- Screening, assessment, and intake for new patients
- Drug screening
- Case Management
- Barstow, CA
Service Consultant/ASM
Jim Soutars Dodge, Inc.
Barstow, CA
06.2006 - 08.2014
- Company Overview: Barstow, CA
- Provided ongoing guest service, including repair advice
- Managed a wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer satisfaction quickly and efficiently
- Recipient of multiple positive reviews; acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service
- Earned management trust by serving as a primary key holder
- Provided an elevated customer experience, generating a loyal clientele
- Barstow, CA
Education
MPA - Public Administration, Criminal Justice
05.2021
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Emphasis in criminal justice, emergency management, and studies in treatment modalities.
- Certification in Emergency Management.
- GPA: 3.7
Bachelor of Arts/Science - Criminal Justice, Social Psychology, Social Work
05.2017
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Emphasis on drug offender recidivism, Human Services, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Strengths-Based Solution-Focused Therapy, and Play Therapy.
- GPA: 3.8
Associate of Arts - Social Science
05.2015
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.66
Associate of Science - Administration of Justice
05.2014
- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- GPA: 3.66
Skills
- Customer service
- Community and Human Services
- Executive management
- Critical thinking
- Operations
- Listening skills
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Problem solving
- Negotiating skills
- Decision making
- Research
- Analytical reasoning
- Organizational skills
- Dependability
- Fast learner
- Attention to detail
- Human Resources
- Substance abuse counseling
- Intake Specialists
- Case Management
- Drug Screening
- Supervision
- Compliance
- Licensing
- Accreditation
- Client advocacy
- Career planning
- Career transition support
- Resume development
- Multicultural competence
- Assessment interpretation
- Interview coaching
- Career exploration
- Employment barriers identification
- Disability services coordination
- Networking techniques
- Job search strategies
- Workforce development
- Job placement
- Vocational guidance
- Outreach activities
- Alumni relations
- Program coordination
- Compliance expertise
- Professional ethics
- Family involvement
- Student support
- Program management
- Interview techniques
- Performance assessments
- Problem-solving skills
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Involved in Community awareness
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceLanguages
English
Native language
Interests
Knitting, hiking, outdoors
Timeline
Vocational Counselor - The Choice Group
07.2024 - Current
CEO - Changing Tides Treatment, LLC
04.2023 - 02.2024
Bakery Department - Smart & Final
05.2017 - 12.2018
Intake Specialist and SUD Counselor - High Desert Center
02.2017 - 11.2017
Service Consultant/ASM - Jim Soutars Dodge, Inc.
06.2006 - 08.2014
Park University - MPA, Public Administration, Criminal Justice
Park University - Bachelor of Arts/Science, Criminal Justice, Social Psychology, Social Work
Barstow Community College - Associate of Arts, Social Science
Barstow Community College - Associate of Science, Administration of Justice
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