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Certification
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Graduated with honors and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa(Honor Student "club")
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Tammy Riggs

Abilene

Summary

Dynamic OSAR Program Coordinator at Abilene Recovery Council with a proven track record in program management and strategic planning. Expert in referral coordination and staff development, enhancing operational efficiency. Recognized for implementing outreach strategies that significantly increased community awareness of recovery services, demonstrating strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

OSAR Program Coordinator

Abilene Recovery Council
10.2022 - 07.2025
  • Implemented outreach strategies to raise awareness of available recovery services in the community.
  • Drug screenings and assessments
  • SASSI screenings
  • Referrals for clients to meet their need of treatment/recovery
  • Provide resource information/Continuum of Care

Admissions Director and Counselor II

Serenity House
07.2019 - 10.2022
  • Managed admissions team, fostering a collaborative environment that improved operational efficiency.
  • Oversaw application processing, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and standards.
  • Facilitated training sessions for staff on new systems and best practices in admissions procedures.
  • Screening/assessments
  • Treatment planning/Treatment plan reviews
  • Discharge planning/Continuum of Care
  • Oversee admission of clients/approved clients admission
  • Navigated staffing meetings
  • Taught educational groups to clients
  • Oversee client driven discussion groups

QAC/Building Supervisor/Counselor II

MTC
09.2015 - 09.2019

OSAR Program Coordinator

Abilene Recovery Council
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Screening/assessments
  • Discharge planning/Continuum of Care
  • Referrals for treatment that meet the clients level of care
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Counselor I/Counselor II

Havins Unit/Gateway Foundation
08.2010 - 09.2014
  • Screening/assessments
  • Treatment planning/Treatment plan reviews
  • Discharge planning/Continuum of Care
  • Taught educational groups to clients
  • Oversee client driven discussion groups
  • Individual sessions with clients
  • Taught educational groups to clients

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling

TSTC
Abilene, TX
06-2010

Basics

Lakeview High School
San Angelo
06-1989

Skills

  • Program management
  • Office administration
  • Proactive mindset
  • Strategic planning
  • Training coordination
  • Process improvements
  • Program optimization
  • Generating schedules
  • Scheduling proficiency
  • Referral coordination
  • Report preparation
  • Staff evaluation
  • Eligibility determination
  • Facility management
  • Staff development
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Team oversight
  • Resource management
  • Data management
  • Human resources
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Active listening
  • Program leadership
  • Dependability and cooperation
  • Multitasking
  • Program improvements
  • Effective leader
  • Staff hiring and evaluations

Certification

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Timeline

OSAR Program Coordinator

Abilene Recovery Council
10.2022 - 07.2025

Admissions Director and Counselor II

Serenity House
07.2019 - 10.2022

QAC/Building Supervisor/Counselor II

MTC
09.2015 - 09.2019

OSAR Program Coordinator

Abilene Recovery Council
10.2014 - 06.2016

Counselor I/Counselor II

Havins Unit/Gateway Foundation
08.2010 - 09.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Chemical Dependency Counseling

TSTC

Basics

Lakeview High School

Graduated with honors and was a member of Phi Theta Kappa(Honor Student "club")

Was able to maintain over a 3.0 GPA and graduate with honors.

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