Rushondia higgs
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Education, training and experience in creating and sustaining positive, therapeutic relationships with at risk population including the elderly, substance abusers and children. Understand and implement individual case plans for development and progress toward treatment goals. Trained in applying critical thinking to inform and communicate ethical judgement. Apply models of assessment, prevention, intervention and evaluation
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach Specialist
Bethel Counseling Center - Suboxen Program
Newark, NJ
08.2017 - Current
- Working in communities of high level drug areas passing out fliers recruiting clients, educating them on getting the help they need, group sessions, being a support system in guiding them in the right direction, referrals, getting up on my days off to drop them off to inpatient detox centers.
- I have a highly great passion in helping people change their lives.
- Always encouraging them to do better.
School Bus Driver
New Era Transportation
East Orange, NJ
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Transporting children with disabilities to and from school safely.
- Greeting and communicating with them making sure they're safe and comfortable.
Volunteer Counselor
Horizon Program - Women's Substance Abuse
Newark, NJ
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Staying knowledgeable and active I volunteered my time with single mothers suffering from addiction, mental health, domestic violence and homelessness.
- I service them with referrals, resources, group, one on one counseling, intake along with anything I can be of service of.
Teacher's Assistant
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Newark, NJ
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Provided children with first class learning experience, contributing to their development as a responsible citizen and leaders in their communities.
- Opportunity to influence the character development of special needs students.
Internship
Real House Inc
Montclair, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed a client caseload, applying strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Performed intake, referral, and participated in bio-psychosocial assessments and intervention.
- Interacted with clients, exercising excellent listening skills, noting details, provided empathy as well as awareness of manipulative techniques used by applicants.
- Quickly assessed and processed client's needs.
- Reacting quickly through collaboration and consultation with clients.
Education
B. A - Social Work
Rutgers University
05.2013
A.A.S - Human Social Services
Essex County College
05-2010
Skills
- Active Listener
- Emotional Intelligence
- Highly Organized
- Inner Strength
- Creativity
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Mental Health Assessments
- Community Resource Intelligence
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
- Geriatric Caregiver
Timeline
School Bus Driver
New Era Transportation
01.2018 - 06.2018
Outreach Specialist
Bethel Counseling Center - Suboxen Program
08.2017 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
08.2016 - 06.2017
Volunteer Counselor
Horizon Program - Women's Substance Abuse
07.2016 - 02.2018
Internship
Real House Inc
01.2011 - 01.2013
B. A - Social Work
Rutgers University
A.A.S - Human Social Services
Essex County College