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Work History
Education
Skills
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RACHEL FLORES

MSW Intern
Simi Valley,CA

Summary

Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
1
Language

Work History

Women’s Research and Resource, California State University, Northridge, CA

Internship Student
08.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Provided services to students and faculty through the food pantry and farmers market
  • Organized and prepared food pantry orders
  • Communicated directly with students about possible needs
  • Kept track of inventory for the Wellness Machine and pantry
  • Collaborated with team members and helps plan possible events
  • Presented information about the center to inviting classes
  • Helped plan and execute events

Ventura Recovery Center, Thousand Oaks, CA

Addiction Recovery Technician
02.2019 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Oversaw up to twenty clients with addiction and alcoholism in a drug-free, residential environment
  • Monitored clients􏰁 health and wellbeing while undergoing detoxification from drugs and/or alcohol
  • Performed hourly rounds to ensure clients􏰁 safety in adherence to rules and procedures
  • Provided support to clients in times of emotional crisis
  • Utilized active listening when checking in with clients throughout the day and reported any abnormal behavior
  • Took client vital signs twice daily, or as directed by physician
  • Distributed and logs client􏰁s medication; ensures all medication is securely stored in the nurse office
  • Kept track of clients􏰁 scheduled appointments to include therapy sessions, medical appointments,
  • Wrote detailed shift-notes on each client at the end of every shift
  • Processed and logged clients􏰁 urine analysis at random
  • Breathalyzed clients daily to guarantee the company􏰁s zero tolerance policy.
  • Fascinated morning reflections groups
  • Mediated any/all interpersonal conflicts between clients; escalates to director when warranted
  • Reordered clients􏰁 medication when necessary
  • Filled out necessary intake and discharge forms in KIPU

Freedom Church Community Outreach, Chatsworth, California

CSUN Volunteer
11.2019 - 02.2020

Job overview

  • Helped prepare and served hot meals to homeless individuals
  • Directed clients toward resources that fit their specific needs
  • Assisted in performing necessary errands
  • Arranged and passed out take-home lunches that include sandwiches and snacks
  • Reached out to outside resources for assistance when warranted
  • Engaged in conversations with clients, providing a listening ear
  • Aided in cleaning the portable showers that are provided

Alfaro-Flores & Associates, Van Nuys, CA

Receptionist/Clerk
09.2015 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Answered phone calls and scheduled appointments
  • Produced and filed documents in different branches of the Superior Court of California
  • Composed and typed routine letters of correspondence between attorney and client
  • Photocopied all correspondence, documents, and other printed materials
  • Drafted and typed grammatically correct office memos
  • Processed and distributed invoices to bill clients
  • Maintained the master calendar for client appointments and court appearances
  • Composed and revised legal documents, such as letters, depositions, and immigration forms
  • Received and disbursed all incoming mail
  • Maintained office supplies by checking stocks and placing orders

Dream Center Recovery Program, Los Angeles, California

Intake Supervisor
03.2013 - 06.2013

Job overview

  • Supervised case managers
  • Reviewed client applications
  • Conducted client interviews
  • Facilitated classes on stress management
  • Helped create and implement new policies and procedures
  • Enforced program rules and procedures
  • Taught classes geared toward recovery
  • Handled client discharge procedures
  • Discarded of any/all contraband including illicit drugs
  • Communicated with other department supervisors regularly to ensure program consistency

Dream Center Recovery, Los Angeles, California

Intern
02.2012 - 03.2013

Job overview

  • Handled the recovery program’s curriculum
  • Taught classes geared toward recovery
  • Updated outdated curriculum
  • Went over and kept track of all resident homework and assignments
  • Helped answer phone calls and directed questions toward the appropriate department
  • Participated in leadership classes
  • Helped cleanup surrounding neighborhoods by picking up trash
  • Aided in handing out food and clothing to neighboring communities

Education

California State University , Northridge, CA

Master of Arts from Social Work
09.2021 - Current

California State University - Northridge , Northridge, CA

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology, Minor in Psychology
09.2019 - 05.2021

Moorpark College , Moorpark, CA

Associate of Arts from Sociology And Psychology
09.2017 - 05.2019

Skills

Experience working with diverse populationsundefined

Timeline

California State University

Master of Arts from Social Work
09.2021 - Current

Internship Student

Women’s Research and Resource, California State University
08.2021 - 03.2022

CSUN Volunteer

Freedom Church Community Outreach
11.2019 - 02.2020

California State University - Northridge

Bachelor of Arts from Sociology, Minor in Psychology
09.2019 - 05.2021

Addiction Recovery Technician

Ventura Recovery Center
02.2019 - 03.2021

Moorpark College

Associate of Arts from Sociology And Psychology
09.2017 - 05.2019

Receptionist/Clerk

Alfaro-Flores & Associates
09.2015 - 08.2019

Intake Supervisor

Dream Center Recovery Program
03.2013 - 06.2013

Intern

Dream Center Recovery
02.2012 - 03.2013
RACHEL FLORESMSW Intern