Rhavin Coles
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Resourceful, passionate and meticulous human service worker dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities through the profession of social work. Advocating for persons and communities struggling with addictions, behavioral/mental disorders, and social problems. Skilled in developing and fostering relationships at the local, organizational, and community level. Knowledgeable about treatment planning, conducting assessments, providing referrals to external resources, policy and procedures, client retention and focused care, educated through course work and professional opportunities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Substance Abuse Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected patients to appropriate resources.
- Established trusting relationships with patients, creating an open dialogue about their experiences and challenges related to substance abuse.
- Reduced substance abuse relapse rates by implementing evidence-based counseling strategies and treatment plans
- Caseload management, intake orientation and assessment in determining level of care and diagnoses.
Group Leader
AlphaBEST Education Inc.
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Worked collaboratively with staff to ignite children's sense of wonder.
- Encouraged creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on students' interests and talents.
- Provided a caring, family-oriented environment where positive staff, child, and parent relationships are fostered.
- Provided academic support to elementary students of grade levels 2nd-5th. In reading, writing, math and spelling.
Eating Disorder- Counselor II
Center for Discovery
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Facilitated groups centered around eating disorder recovery, strength building and coping skills.
- Prepared meals designed by dietician to meet client's nutritional needs and break barriers between client's relationship with food.
- Distributed prescribed medications to client's at required times throughout shift. Monitored vitals and kept record for medical staff observation.
- Operated company van to transport client's to weekly scheduled outings.
- Completed light house work, to model basic needs skills to clients.
STEM Camp Counselor
JIC Community Development Corporation
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Coordinated daily schedules for assigned groups of students ensuring smooth transitions between sessions and activities.
- Utilized creative teaching techniques to maintain camper interest in challenging subjects or activities.
- Collaborated with program director to design interdisciplinary STEM lessons that catered to various learning styles.
- Promoted a safe and respectful atmosphere by enforcing camp rules and guidelines consistently among campers.
- Improved camper retention by creating a fun, inclusive, and educational environment.
- Increased camper engagement with interactive demonstrations and real-world examples of STEM concepts.
- Facilitated groups of young men and women centered around faith, integrity, knowledge and awareness of self.
- Led community volunteer opportunities and workshops in collaboration with "We Thrive Program" , and "Illinois Food Bank".
Mental Health Caseworker
Mental Health Center Of North Central Alabama
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Contributed to the overall success of the mental health department by consistently meeting or exceeding performance metrics related to client outcomes and satisfaction rates.
- Increased client engagement by utilizing motivational interviewing techniques during individual counseling sessions.
- Managed caseload effectively, prioritizing cases based on severity and need while maintaining regular contact with all clients.
- Coordinated care with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring that clients received comprehensive services tailored to their needs.
- Provided community, organization, and local services throughout the Athens area to children and adults with mental illness disorders
- Assisted clients with carrying out daily routines cleaning, hygiene, and money management.
- Transport clients in company vehicle to medical appointments, Hospital, etc.
Education
Master of Social Work - Child And Family Welfare
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL12.2016
Skills
- Therapeutic interventions
- Clinical Documentation
- 12-Step Program Knowledge
- Client Confidentiality
- Crisis Intervention
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Outreach activities
- Therapeutic Alliance
- Educator
- Highly qualified and results-driven leader
- Energetic, team player and goal oriented with impressive performance
- Demonstrate solid interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills
Timeline
Group Leader
AlphaBEST Education Inc.
08.2023 - 05.2024
Substance Abuse Counselor
Behavioral Health Group
04.2022 - Current
Eating Disorder- Counselor II
Center for Discovery
09.2021 - 10.2022
STEM Camp Counselor
JIC Community Development Corporation
06.2019 - 08.2021
Mental Health Caseworker
Mental Health Center Of North Central Alabama
01.2018 - 07.2018
Master of Social Work - Child And Family Welfare
Alabama A & M University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Alabama A & M University
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