Counselor/Sober Living Facility Manager Resume Example Soledad House/ABC Sober Living, LLC.

COUNSELOR/SOBER LIVING FACILITY MANAGER

Professional Summary

Devoted recovery support specialist highly driven to deliver exceptional client support. Extensive experience in policy development and house management procedures that positively impacts overall morale and productivity. In-depth knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Addictions Severity Index (ASI.) Able to work in an environment with multi-cultural and socio-economic issues. Possess compassion and empathy, with an excellent reputation for resolving problems and maintaining overall house operations. Critical thinker who thrives under pressure.

Excellent knowledge of substance abuse disorders. Working knowledge of the Twelve-Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Talented and compassionate communicator. Proactive counseling skills focused on building positive rapport with a diverse range of clients. Critical thinker who thrives under pressure. Adept at interacting one on one in order to build rapport and assist with mental health and substance abuse diagnosis. Exceptional case manager with specific expertise and knowledge of community resources and intervention services that provide families with the help they need. Extensive experience in family therapy, substance abuse prevention and parent-child conflict. Currently completing coursework for CADAC certification. Bi-lingual Spanish.

Skills and Competencies

Recovery Specialist
Case management proficiency
Skilled in intake interviewing and discharge planning
Expertise in crisis intervention and conflict resolution
High Emotional IQ

Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary treatment team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
In-depth knowledge of 12-Steps and other spiritual forms of recovery
Fluent in Spanish, Italian and French

Work History

Counselor/Sober Living Facility Manager, 04/2019 to Current
Soledad House/ABC Sober Living, LLC. – La Jolla, CA

Manage all intake paperwork and procedures for residents
Work with prescribing professionals to get patients the necessary medications
Observe and monitor client behavior and responses to treatment
Work cohesively with treatment team to carry out therapy objectives and report progress
Provide guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement
Use cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits
Facilitate house meetings to discuss client welfare, house concerns, house safety protocols, review complaints and convey information about policy changes
Collect urine samples and administer breathalyzer tests daily

Case Manager/Mental Health Counselor , 11/2017 to 04/2019
Starbent Recovery – New York, NY

Managed a caseload of 10 adolescent and adult patients with substance dependence and co-occurring DSM-5 disorders.
Conducted in-depth assessments for each client to coordinate delivery of appropriate services and resources
Coordinated care with psychiatrists, medical doctors, social workers and insurance companies to collaborate on treatment goals/discharge plans and to advocate for client

Held daily one-on-one meetings with clients to report and present case history material to clinical treatment team.
Linked clients to needed and available resources in the area of mental health, medical, educational, financial, legal as needed.
Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues, and involved family members in planning social service programs.

Director Of Operations, 04/2009 to 12/2013
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market Cooperative – Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Implemented a program to connect at-risk youth to local farms to help tend and harvest crops.
Prepared at-risk and underprivileged youth for the workforce by engaging them in "outdoor classrooms" providing them with positive life skills, plans and goals while enhancing communities and helping to protect the environment.
Cultivated relationships with leaders in the community, businesses and local citizens in an effort to draw attention to the program and add new donors and volunteers.
Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms foryouth dealing with difficult issues.
Built solid and trusting rapport with youths and their families, fostering trust and communication necessary to meet our objectives and their needs.

Junior Probation Officer, Juvenile Hall, 06/1980 to 08/1982
San Diego County Probation Department – San Diego, California

Observed and recorded mental and physical health of juvenile offenders.
Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events during each shift.
Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
Coordinated and worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
Maintained organized offender records and documentation in compliance with department and legal standards.

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, 2015
Biola University - Los Angeles, CA

Minored in Theology
Graduate studies in progress at Concordia University for M.A. Counseling

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Soledad House/ABC Sober Living, LLC.
Starbent Recovery
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market Cooperative
San Diego County Probation Department

School Attended

Biola University

Job Titles Held:

Counselor/Sober Living Facility Manager
Case Manager/Mental Health Counselor
Director Of Operations
Junior Probation Officer, Juvenile Hall

Degrees

Bachelor of Arts : Psychology , 2015

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