SEAN PAUL CRUZ
Los Angeles
Summary
Recently completed 15 week Outpatient Internship with Behavioral Health Services Boyle Heights.
Currently completing a work experience program at L.A. CADA, as a monitor, at the Downtown Los Angeles Skid Row mens Recovery Bridge Housing Unit.
Dedicated 20 years of continued volunteerism with the Ibogaine Community as an initial point of contact person, harm reduction specialist.
Seeking an internship position in the recovery field to help individuals on their way toward recovery. Committed to making a positive impact as a team player to assist in saving lives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Monitor - Recovery Bridge Housing for Men
L.A. CADA
11.2024 - Current
- Contribute to the development of monitoring policies and procedures, promoting a standardized approach across all units.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and satisfaction within the facility.
- Provided compassionate care and emotional support to patients struggling with mental health challenges, ensuring they received appropriate resources and interventions during their hospital stay.
- Educated patients about their rights, responsibilities, and expectations for safe care delivery within the healthcare facility.
Drug and Alcohol Intern
Behavioral Health Services - Boyle Heights
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Established trusting relationships with patients by actively listening and demonstrating genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Conducted community presentations on addiction prevention, raising awareness about risk factors and available support resources.
- Increased patient engagement in treatment programs through the implementation of motivational interviewing techniques.
- Evaluated treatment outcomes by tracking progress towards established goals and making necessary adjustments to intervention strategies as needed.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for open communication among participants.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Independent Contractor
EarthLink
01.2005 - 04.2018
- Company Overview: Ethical Land systems implementation
- Permaculture stewardship for homesteads and independent farms
- Ethical Land systems implementation
Executive Administrative Assistant to the CFO
American Red Cross Greater Los Angeles Chapter
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Provided administrative support to John Moab CFO and staff, including scheduling, document management, and correspondence.
- Generated and managed spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
- Served as a bilingual point of contact for English and Spanish-speaking donors.
- Assisted donors with their inquiries, resolved issues, and provided information about available services.
- I received excellent performance reviews each year.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
East Los Angeles College
1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 9175406-2025
Recovery Specialist - Addictions Studies Program, Addiction Studies
East Los Angeles College
Prevention Specialist - Prevention Specialist - Addiction Studies Program
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA09-2024
Skills
- PCNX
- Active Listening
- Group Dynamics
- Trained in communication
- ASAM
- Team player
- Behavior management
- Strong work ethic
- Friendly and respectful
- Public Speaking on Drug Awareness and Prevention
- Quick study
- Decision-making
- Bilingual English/Spanish fluent
- Documentation and reporting
- Support individuals to relax and feel safe
Certification
- Recovery Specialist
- Prevention Specialist
- ASAM
- PCNX
- CPR
- NARCAN
- My Evolve
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Intern
Behavioral Health Services - Boyle Heights
02.2025 - 05.2025
Monitor - Recovery Bridge Housing for Men
L.A. CADA
11.2024 - Current
Independent Contractor
EarthLink
01.2005 - 04.2018
Executive Administrative Assistant to the CFO
American Red Cross Greater Los Angeles Chapter
01.1996 - 01.1999
Associate of Arts - Psychology
East Los Angeles College
Recovery Specialist - Addictions Studies Program, Addiction Studies
East Los Angeles College
Prevention Specialist - Prevention Specialist - Addiction Studies Program
East Los Angeles College
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