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.