Vikki Barr
Myerstown,PA
Summary
Compassionate, patient, and reliable individual who is anxious to help people on their journey toward recovery. Have built rapport with individuals struggling with addiction through fellowship at the Women's Shelter on Willow, a year-long women's discipleship program centered around addiction and self-improvement. Organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to help in whatever way possible. Driven new counselor seeking experience in the recovery field. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. Enthusiastic counselor that is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of multiple interventions. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the counseling field.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge
Rehrersburg, PA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in an inpatient setting.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized assessments and treatment plans according to state standards.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on the client's own desires and needs based on history and diagnosis.
- Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Turkey Hill Minit Markets
Myerstown, PA
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Built performance-oriented culture with satisfied, hardworking employees by clearly highlighting employee success and developing leaders from within.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
- Applied security, safety and loss prevention strategies during shifts.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Trained and mentored new employees.
- Opened and closed store by counting registers, making deposits and storing and filing all daily paperwork.
Volunteer Bible Teacher
Bible Study Fellowship
Reading, PA
09.2013 - 05.2018
- Employed variety of instructional aids, methods and materials to provide for creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
- Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.
- Applied teaching techniques to achieve curriculum goals within framework of church's philosophy.
- Assisted many students with schoolwork and completing Bible studies.
- Tested children's bible knowledge by asking bible trivia questions and hosting bible quizzing competitions.
- Merged bible verses with current events to develop curriculum and address relevant topics children regularly encounter.
Server Shift Leader
Hoss's Steak And Sea House
Annville, PA
08.2006 - 08.2012
- Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
- Handled table service and other dining room tasks to address shortfalls due to unexpected absences or unusual service volumes.
- Recruited and trained new waitstaff personnel, providing rapid onboarding processes to integrate additional team members quickly.
- Addressed and resolved customer conflicts with managed waitstaff, verifying satisfactory outcomes for involved parties.
- Monitored dining rooms for seating availability as well as service, safety and well-being of guests.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
Education
Master of Arts - Addictions Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Addiction & Recovery
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2019
Skills
- Delegation and Supervision
- Team Building and Motivation
- Decision Making
- Customer Service Management
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Computer Proficiency
- Handling Complaints and Inquiries
- Service-Oriented
- Willingness to Learn
- Relationship Building
- Multitasking and Prioritizing
- Superior Work Ethic
- Critical Thinking
- Best Practices and Standards
Timeline
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge
01.2022 - 06.2022
Shift Manager/Key Holder
Turkey Hill Minit Markets
08.2017 - 08.2021
Volunteer Bible Teacher
Bible Study Fellowship
09.2013 - 05.2018
Server Shift Leader
Hoss's Steak And Sea House
08.2006 - 08.2012
Master of Arts - Addictions Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology: Addiction & Recovery
Liberty University
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