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R. (Shade) Rivera

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Proficient Reentry Specialist/ Vocational Counselor driven to help individuals break free from unhelpful and destructive patterns to transform lives through education and employment opportunities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reentry Specialist/Vocational Counselor

Housing Works
Manhattan, NY
06.2020 - 09.2022
  • Developed career and education plans based on individual needs.
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
  • Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
  • Maintained case files and documented actions.
  • Facilitated Reentry workshop that consisted of internal and external development

Residential Aide/ Trainer of Trainers

Housing Works
Queens , New York
04.2020 - 06.2020
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety for COVID shelter
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to supervisor.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.

Peer Navigator/ Harm Reduction Specialist

Housing Works
New York, NY
12.2018 - 04.2020
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
  • Helped vulnerable individuals navigate complex healthcare system.
  • Targeted specific community groups with wellness and disease management information.
  • Developed and implemented training classes to educate team members and community residents.

Infantry Fire Team Leader

United States Marine Corps, USMC
Kaneohe, HI
01.1994 - 09.1998
  • Maintained current in-depth knowledge of team member strengths and weaknesses to most effectively plan battle strategy.
  • Assessed battlefield conditions such as terrain and enemy fire effectiveness to organize and deploy team members effectively.
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.

Education

High School Diploma -

Glen Mills Schools For Boys
Concordville, PA

Skills

  • Course Counseling
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Positive Reinforcement Strategies
  • Classroom Observation
  • Needs Determination
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Behavior Counseling
  • Clear Public Speaking Skills

Certification

  • Extreme Execution Certification -2021 Dr. Eric Thomas

Timeline

Reentry Specialist/Vocational Counselor

Housing Works
06.2020 - 09.2022

Residential Aide/ Trainer of Trainers

Housing Works
04.2020 - 06.2020

Peer Navigator/ Harm Reduction Specialist

Housing Works
12.2018 - 04.2020

Infantry Fire Team Leader

United States Marine Corps, USMC
01.1994 - 09.1998

High School Diploma -

Glen Mills Schools For Boys
R. (Shade) Rivera