Brooklyn, Woody Guthrie, Transportation Alternatives
Ryan Wade
Substance Use Counselor
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Passionate professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients. Lifelong learner.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CASAC/ CRPA/ Community Outreach Liaison
Seek Counseling
05.2022 - Current
- Facilitate multiple groups dealing with substance use along with full caseload
- Developed curriculum and facilitate Relapse Prevention, Expressions in Recovery groups.
- Also, worked as Outreach Liaison to Brooklyn Probation/Parole as well as rehabs and family shelters
- Continuing to expand and develop coordination with other organizations in South Brooklyn to develop better relationship between non-profit organizations
- Worked with people from all walks of life in Brooklyn seeking Substance Use Treatment and life development.
CRPA
Bridge Back to Life
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Helped clients with inpatient intake coordination and offered in the field support to clients and family
- Also, helped several Relapse Prevention groups and supported CASACS with caseload.
Actor
NY Film & Television
11.2014 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with other actors and crew as part of ensemble
- Quickly developed relationships with people from diverse backgrounds in widely different settings
- Learned how to take criticism/direction and turn into pathway for success.
Warm-up comedian
Onset/Extra Mile Productions
06.2015 - 11.2019
- Interacted, entertained and communicated with large, diverse audiences on several television shows
- Improved public speaking skills by learning to read and follow audience cures effectively and efficiently
- Coordinated smooth transition of acts during long shoot days, including on-set production problems.
Touring musician/ comedian
Freelance
12.2007 - 06.2011
- Explored and performed in many parts of the country learning different cultures and styles of communication
- Broadened outlook and helped to make connections with wildly diverse populations and situations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 01.2004 - 05.2007
No Degree - CASAC/CRPA
Resource Training Center
Brooklyn, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
Community Engagement
Presentation Skills
Cultural Competency
Substance Abuse Counseling
Care Planning
Mental Health Support
Client Counseling
Public speaking ability
Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Relapse Prevention
Group Counseling
Interests
Timeline
CASAC/ CRPA/ Community Outreach Liaison
Seek Counseling
05.2022 - Current
CRPA
Bridge Back to Life
02.2022 - 04.2022
Warm-up comedian
Onset/Extra Mile Productions
06.2015 - 11.2019
Actor
NY Film & Television
11.2014 - 02.2020
Touring musician/ comedian
Freelance
12.2007 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - History
North Carolina State University
01.2004 - 05.2007
No Degree - CASAC/CRPA
Resource Training Center
05.2001 -