To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Staff/Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
Volunteers Of America Central City Recovery
06.2021 - Current
Provided supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and abusers.
Guided clients in practical therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Taught substance abuse therapy group sessions for clients to become aware of impacts and consequences of drug use and alcohol abuse
"English/Spanish" speaking Counselor cultural sensitive to non-English speaking clients by providing information, resources and referrals services.
Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction and relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Requested case consultation with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support and services.
Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
Internship Student
Hope Harbor Salvation Army
08.2019 - 12.2019
Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Reported back to an instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
Delivered clerical support by handling arange of routine and special requirements
Provided clerical support, addressing routine, and special requirements
Internship Student
Clinica Romero
08.2019 - 12.2019
Answered and transferred incoming telephone calls, taking messages for various staff members.
Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
Promoted to public and private entities services offered by Clinica Romero.
Education
No Degree - Addiction Studies
East Los Angeles College
1301 Cesar Chavez Ave. Monterey Park, CA 91754
07.2022
Skills
Clinical Documentation
Medical Distribution
Strong Crisis Management
Knowledgeable in SAGE
Adheres to Professional Standards
Highly Organized
Excellent Problem Solver
Emotional support understanding
Staff support and assistance
Languages
English and Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Support Staff/Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
Volunteers Of America Central City Recovery
06.2021 - Current
Internship Student
Hope Harbor Salvation Army
08.2019 - 12.2019
Internship Student
Clinica Romero
08.2019 - 12.2019
No Degree - Addiction Studies
East Los Angeles College
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