Preston Sharp
2541 7th Avenue #5B New York,NY
Summary
Prevention Specialist looking for a long-term position where my personal and people skills, management experience and enthusiasm can be utilized for the benefit of the organization/company
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
SOR Part-time Specialist
Children Aid
11.2021 - Current
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Interpreted clients' needs and introduced services to fit specific requirements.
- Listened and responded to customer requests and forwarded necessary information to superiors.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow store associates on existing and new training programs.
Basketball Coach
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
Prevention Specialist
Children Aid
05.2017 - Current
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Facilitated groups for african american male students
- Hosted and participated in prevention meetings
- Provided and implemented new programs for families and students
Senior Substance Abuse Counselor
Starhill Palladia
12.2012 - 06.2017
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting
Education
Associate of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY05.2020
Substance Abuse CASAC-T
The Resources School
New York, United States06.2009
Skills
- Mental Health Awareness
- Family Counseling
- Specimen Testing
- Individual Counseling
- Mentorship Leader
- Basketball Coach
Timeline
SOR Part-time Specialist
Children Aid
11.2021 - Current
Basketball Coach
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School
08.2021 - Current
Prevention Specialist
Children Aid
05.2017 - Current
Senior Substance Abuse Counselor
Starhill Palladia
12.2012 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
Substance Abuse CASAC-T
The Resources School
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