Ross W. Brown
Asbury Park,NJ
Summary
I possess a wide array of skills and education to complement each other to thrive in diverse settings. I want to use both my legal and addiction training to serve those affected by addiction, mental health, and the criminal justice system for it is prevalent for all three to co-exist.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Recovery Support Specialist Intern
Hope Sheds Light
Manasquan, NJ
04.2022 - Current
- Tracked recovery progress goals, logging any variances or setbacks for potential treatment response.
- Participated in working to help participants reach individual wellness goals.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, creating treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files, and sorting mail.
- Mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Testified in court regarding client behavior, treatment goals, and progress.
- Participated in multidisciplinary meetings focused on providing comprehensive assistance.
- Gathered information about useful resources and helped coordinate referrals.
Paralegal
Essex-Newark Legal Services
Newark, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Provide legal, trial, administrative support for a team of attorneys within busy legal services office
- Completed 3 expungement petitions from start to finish.
- Responsible for completing my assignments without supervision.
- Office functions such as scheduling and client intakes.
- Document Preparation: Assisted attorneys in timely drafting and filing of legal documents and correspondence supporting case preparation for court appearances, hearings, depositions, trials, and meetings
Research Assistant
Rutgers University School of Social Work
Newark, NJ
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Performed interviews with subjects in juvenile justice facilities.
- Served as an assistant to the Project Manager.
- Wrote proposal to the National Science Foundation for a grant to fund research.
- Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
- Evaluated potential subject participants to assess suitability for planned studies.
- Supported design and implementation of survey instruments such as telephone questionnaires to obtain study information.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys, and leading focus groups.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ12.2022
Certification - Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ03.2022
Certified Paralegal (CP) -
Blackstone Career Institute
Allentown, PA03.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2011
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Needs Assessment
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Proficient in MS Office
- Legal Research
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Communications theory
- Needs assessment
- Crisis Response
- Intervention planning
- Case management proficiency
- Written Communication
- Case Summaries
- Microsoft Office
- Decision Making
- Complex Problem Solving
- Legal Terminology
- Legal and Court Processes
- Court Document Filing
Timeline
Peer Recovery Support Specialist Intern
Hope Sheds Light
04.2022 - Current
Research Assistant
Rutgers University School of Social Work
01.2013 - 01.2015
Paralegal
Essex-Newark Legal Services
01.2011 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
Certification - Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Brookdale Community College
Certified Paralegal (CP) -
Blackstone Career Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
New Jersey City University
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