[Counselor bringing more than [thirteen] years experience in counseling individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including children, adolescents and adults.
Skills
Program
Coordinator, Substance Abuse Counselor, Disease Interventionist Specialist,
Community Outreach Worker, House Manager, Addiction Specialist, Mentor, Tutor,
Intern.
Work History
Addiction Recovery Specialist, 11/2012 to Current Westville Correctional Facility – Westville, IN
Do initial assessments, group and individual counseling, progress notes, discharge summaries, conducts psycho-educational modules for program participants, Evaluates inmates referred for substance abuse treatment services to determine the appropriate level of treatment and agency to provide required services.
Document inmate evaluations or program participation in accordance with program procedures.
Home Based Therapist, 06/2004 to 02/2008 Apostolic Youth and Family Service – Gary, IN
Acted as the liaison between patient/family/ referral source to ensure necessary care is provided.
Provides substance abuse education, counseling, and other social work services to clients/families.
Based on assessed needs, and referral request.
Prepare treatment plans, progress notes, and court reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Substance Abuse Counselor, 02/2003 to 10/2005 Discovery House – Gary, IN
Served as
a Case Manager for assigned clients provides direct client therapy and
counseling in individual and group setting. Prepares individual treatment
plans, participates in urine surveillance and collection. Integrate 12 step
principles into programmatic counseling and case management. Monitor client's
compliance with program policies, and recommended treatment modalities.
Addiction Specialist II, 05/2002 to 03/2003 Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living New Life C – Gary, IN
Served as
a Case Manager for assigned clients provides direct client therapy and
counseling in individual and group setting. Prepares individual treatment
plans, participates in urine surveillance and collection. Integrate 12 step
principles into programmatic counseling and case management. Monitor client's
compliance with program policies, and recommended treatment modalities.
Disease Interventionist Specialist/ Counselor II, 02/2000 to 11/2001 Health Department – Waukegan, IL.
Deliver community outreach and education about sexually transmitted diseases and HIV by means of lectures, presentations, and meetings at community organizations, congregations, clubs, schools, etc.
Pre and post counseling during HIV screening/testing in the community.
Interface with local media for community outreach and education.
In charge of preventive case management program targeting sero-positve individuals, to change risky behaviors in order to stop the spread of HIV in the community.
House Supervisor/House Manager/Program Coordinat, 08/1998 to 10/2001 Alexian Brother The Harbor – Waukegan, IL.
The Harbor is a transitional facility for individuals, who have a dual diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, addiction, and/or mental heath issues.
Responsibilities:Management
and oversight of twenty-four hour residential environment, intake, assessment;
collect random drops of residents; coordinate outside social and support
services for residents; supervised house supervisors; held community', house,
and staff meetings; completed documentation for funding sources such as writing
and helping with grants. Promoted to each latter position.
Education
MA degree: Psychology, 2012 Calumet College of St. Joseph -
B.S: Human Services/ Substance Counseling, 2010 Calumet College of St. Joseph - Whiting, IN
Associate of Science: Addiction and other addictive disorders, 2000 College of Lake County - Grayslake, IL
Certifications
LCAC (Licensed Clinical Addiction
Counselor)-Indiana
CADC
(Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor) – Illinois.
CRSS
(Certified Recovery Support Specialist) – Illinois.
