Samantha Duro
Jurupa Valley,CA
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Dedicated mental health professional bringing background working with individuals suffering from substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Focused on client advocacy, prevention and education to reduce impacts and recurrence of serious issues. Collaborative with multidisciplinary teams to create solid support networks for client needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
MFI Recovery Center
Riverside, CA
03.2019 - Current
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Provided referrals for additional resources such as medical care or housing assistance.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the client, family members, and other professionals.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and formulate recommendations for continued care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to coordinate care for clients who have co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Assisted clients in developing strategies to reduce or eliminate substance use behaviors.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting client interactions and progress towards goals.
- Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Advised families on how best to support their loved one's recovery process.
- Identified high risk situations that may lead to relapse or increased risk of harm due to substance use behaviors.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
MFI Recovery Center
Riverside, CA
11.2016 - 09.2018
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Provided referrals for additional resources such as medical care or housing assistance.
- Developed treatment plans in collaboration with the client, family members, and other professionals.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and formulate recommendations for continued care.
Lyft Driver
Lyft
Riverside, CA
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Picking up and dropping off customer to their desired location.
Landscaping
TMDCI Tero
Thermal, CA
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Transported plants and trees to and from planting sites.
- Planted trees, shrubs, bushes and flowers in decorative planters and displays.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
Language Specialist
TMDCI Tanf
Thermal, CA
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Encouraged students' participation in extracurricular activities related to the target language.
- Adjusted translations to students' cognitive level and collaborated with other educational team members as necessary.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop strategies for successful language acquisition.
Cashier Supervisor
TMDCI Travel Center
Salton City, CA
02.2007 - 04.2012
- Responsibilities: I started as a cashier
- From there I worked my way up the management ladder
- Cleaning and customer service, dealing with vendors
- Accomplishments: Climbing the management ladder was my biggest accomplishment here
- But I learned how to interact with vendors and customers better and Co workers
- Skills Used: Answered phones, did emails, used a pos system.
Sandwich Artist/Cashier
Subway
Salton City, CA
04.2009 - 05.2010
- Responsibilities: Made sandwiches, prepared food, and cleaned
- Accomplishments: Worked on my people skills more
- Skills Used: Answered phones, cleaning, etc.
Hostess
TGIF Fridays
Palm Desert, CA
10.2006 - 02.2007
- Responsibilities: Started and greeted customers
- Gave menus and drinks
- Accomplishments: It was my first job, I learned how to interact with people and Co workers and I loved it
- Skills Used: I answered phones, made reservations for parties, etc.
Education
Completed 4 years -
Southern California Independent Educational Studie
Lancaster, CA07-2007
Skills
- POS (5 years)
- Cleaning (10 years)
- Stocking (5 years)
- Inventory (3 years)
- Outlook (7 years)
- Microsoft (7 years)
- Landscape Maintenance
- Case Management
- Individual Counseling
- Addiction Counseling
- Clinical Documentation
- Progress Reporting
- Client Counseling
Accomplishments
Climbing the management ladder was my biggest accomplishment here. But I learned how to interact with vendors and customers better and Co workers. I am CCAPP certified CADCII Counselor.
Additional Information
Team player, good at follow instructions, love working overtime and holidays and swing shifts and graveyard shifts.
Prefer to work swing or graveyard shifts if available.
Skills Used
Answered phones, did emails, used a pos system.
Roles And Responsibilities
I started as a cashier. From there I worked my way up the management ladder. Cleaning and customer service, dealing with vendors.
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
MFI Recovery Center
03.2019 - Current
Lyft Driver
Lyft
02.2017 - 06.2017
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
MFI Recovery Center
11.2016 - 09.2018
Landscaping
TMDCI Tero
06.2014 - 09.2014
Language Specialist
TMDCI Tanf
04.2012 - 05.2014
Sandwich Artist/Cashier
Subway
04.2009 - 05.2010
Cashier Supervisor
TMDCI Travel Center
02.2007 - 04.2012
Hostess
TGIF Fridays
10.2006 - 02.2007
Completed 4 years -
Southern California Independent Educational Studie
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