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Paige Anderson

Paige Anderson

Duluth,MN

Summary

I am Dedicated to pursuing a career in the Chemical Dependency and Human Service/Social Work field along with Mental Health and would like to be trained in Trauma work. I bring a diverse range of experiences. Currently a college student working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Designed Major, I am on track to graduate in May 2025. Additionally, I plan to obtain my LADC License once I get my Degree. Throughout my educational journey, my focus has been on assisting individuals facing mental health and chemical health challenges and offering support to clients who have endured trauma.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Alcohol/Drug Counselor (ADC-T)

Genesis Recovery Services, LLC
03.2020 - 11.2023
  • I started my journey with Genesis Recovery Services as an Intern March 2020 through November 2021
  • At that time, I was hired onto the team and Began my journey as an ADC-T (Alcohol and Drug CounselorTraining) During my time at Genesis, I had the opportunity to do Comprehensive Assessments, Intakes, Treatment Planning, and provided individual sessions for my clients
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • I have experience of Running Intensive Outpatient Treatment groups; Both Women's IOP Group and Co-Ed IOP Groups
  • I enjoyed being able to meet the clients where they were at
  • Being able to provide needed information to help them on their recovery efforts, supporting them during their challenges, giving them encouragement when they needed it
  • Being there if they had a crisis and just needed someone to listen and/or offer options towards solutions
  • Every single day working with the clients and seeing the smiles and the hope on their faces made me realize that they not only learn from me and the material provided, I continue to learn from them
  • I find that to be very rewarding all around.

Foster Parent

Saint Louis County
10.2011 - 01.2022
  • Welcoming children from ages birth to 18 years of age into my home
  • Providing a safe, loving and nurturing place for the children during their time at our home
  • Making sure each child had their needs met day to day
  • Taking kids to medical appointments, therapy sessions, visitations, school functions etc
  • Every child deserves to feel safe, loved & their needs met.

Health Unit Coordinator

Essentia Health Hospital
10.2010 - 11.2019
  • Collaborated with charge nurse, nursing staff, doctor's and other health care workers to maintain a positive work environment
  • Answered calls, admission's and discharges to/from the floor, created rapport with patients and family members.

Assistant House Manager

Northland AFC
  • Collaborated with House Manager and other staff members to ensure a safe place to live for the clients
  • Worked with house staff in trainings, scheduling, and following the organizations expectation and standards.

Behavioral Specialist/Activity Coordinator

TBI Residential & Community Services
  • Working with TBI clients in their group home setting
  • Providing daily living routines, showers, meals, dressing
  • Medication administration, ensuring all client's needs were met
  • When I was the Activity Coordinator, I took clients out on 'one to one's' to a place of their choosing and spending quality time with them.

Education

Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies - Human Service, Social Service, Etc

UWS-Superior
Superior, WI
05.2025

Chemical Dependency Certificate in Chem Dep -

Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Cloquet, MN
05.2021

Associate of Applied Science in A.A.S in Human Services -

Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College
Cloquet, MN
05.2020

A.A. in Associates of Arts Degree -

Fon Du Lac Tribal & Community College
Cloquet, MN
05.2020

Health Unit Coordinator Certificate in Health Unit Coordinator -

Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN
05.2009

Skills

  • I work well with others I am empathetic, sympathetic, good at problem solving, goal orientated My focus is the cliental I work with I meet the clients where they are at and build a rapport with them I find my wide variety of experiences in both my personal life and professional back ground helps me excel in these areas (10 years)
  • Crisis Intervention (8 years)
  • Hospital Experience (9 years)
  • Child Protective Services (10 years)
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience (10 years)
  • Medication Administration (10 years)
  • Basic computer knowledge, Microsoft Office (5 years)
  • Individual / Group Counseling (3 years)
  • Conflict Management (9 years)
  • Crisis Management (7 years)
  • Group Therapy (3 years)
  • Intake Experience (10 years)
  • Case Management (6 years)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • CPR training
  • Task Delegation
  • Childcare experience
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Menu Planning
  • Housekeeping
  • Exceptional organization
  • Cleaning proficiency
  • Activities scheduling
  • Safety Management
  • First Aid Training
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Staff Training
  • Activity Supervision
  • Appointment Coordination
  • Grocery shopping
  • Emergency Response
  • Event Planning
  • Calendar Management
  • Event oversight
  • Transportation Arrangements
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clear Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Effective Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Decision-Making

Certification

Health Unit Coordinator Certificate, 03/2009, Present

Additional Information

I received my Alcohol and Drug Counseling-Training (ADC-T) License., I am continuing my education into a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Then plan to further into my Masters Degree., Once my Bachelors is obtained, I will test out for my Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counseling (LADC), I graduated with Highest of Honors from Fon-Du-Lac Tribal and Community College, I was member of the Human Services Club at FDLTCC while attending courses., I am a member of the Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa., I volunteer in various activities in the community. A couple of examples:, - I cooked and served food for the recovery/homeless community, - I started a back pack drive for children in need and handed out nearly 200 back backs during that short time., - I have cooked and served meals for both the homeless and recovery community., - I started a "Comfort backpack drive for children in need" donating 200 backpacks in a short time., - I have been a parent volunteer for the Junior League Football for 9 years working in concessions, fundraising, helping kids/coaches., - I am on the Denfeld Football Booster Club which helps the kids by raising money. Meet year round. I am entering my 3rd year.

Groups

  • Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa, 03/2020, Present
  • Human Services Club, 03/2018, 05/2021

Assessments

Building relationships for childcare providers, Proficient, 01/2021

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Timeline

Alcohol/Drug Counselor (ADC-T)

Genesis Recovery Services, LLC
03.2020 - 11.2023

Foster Parent

Saint Louis County
10.2011 - 01.2022

Health Unit Coordinator

Essentia Health Hospital
10.2010 - 11.2019

Assistant House Manager

Northland AFC

Behavioral Specialist/Activity Coordinator

TBI Residential & Community Services

Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies - Human Service, Social Service, Etc

UWS-Superior

Chemical Dependency Certificate in Chem Dep -

Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College

Associate of Applied Science in A.A.S in Human Services -

Fond Du Lac Tribal And Community College

A.A. in Associates of Arts Degree -

Fon Du Lac Tribal & Community College

Health Unit Coordinator Certificate in Health Unit Coordinator -

Lake Superior College

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