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RECOVERY SPECIALIST
Summary

1. Help individuals dealing with Mental & Substance abuse issues by providing individual and group counseling sessions focused on understanding and coping with problems to improve wellbeing. Advocate for clients to build support networks and obtain necessary resources. Skilled in program planning and optimization to maximize outreach.

2. Well-educated professional in the public health industry. Enjoys working with community members, leaders, and the public. Seeking an opportunity to manage cases and provide solutions for at-risk groups.

3. Detail-oriented Security Officer equipped with excellent memory and awareness of surrounding people, events and facilities. Skilled in responding to emergency situations and providing crisis intervention efficiently. Exercise sound judgment during crisis and emergency situations.

Skills
  • Autism
  • Contracts
  • CPR certified
  • Clients
  • Developmental disabilities
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication administration
  • Safety
  • Sales
  • Supervisor
  • Supervisory
  • Treatment programs
Experience
Recovery Specialist01/2018 to CurrentCompany NameCity, State
  • Selected and compiled relevant information and resources for clients to support individuals in overcoming mental and emotional problems.
  • Referred clients to external resources for additional support.
  • Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
  • Facilitated weekly group sessions focused on various issues to help groups and individuals.
  • Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
  • Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
  • Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.
  • Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
  • Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.
  • Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
  • Executed appropriate risk-assessment and mitigation strategies.
  • Assessed mental and physical conditions of clients by consulting with professionals, conducting interviews and completing assessments.
  • Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on all calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
Security Officer01/2019 to 06/2019Company NameCity, State
  • Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras to monitor for trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Quickly and accurately reported all security incidents, accidents and medical emergencies to law enforcement.
  • Challenged suspicious individuals accessing restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and secure doors, windows and gates.
  • Protected vessels, passengers and crew by testing items and individuals for explosive material residue.
  • Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to coordinate apprehensions.
  • Maintained safety by quickly responding to alarms and investigating disturbances.
  • Checked passes and credentials of persons seeking to enter property and issued passes for guests.
Assistant Residential Teacher09/2016 to 12/2017Company NameCity, State
  • Runs vocational and hygienic programs with students with autism in a residential setting Assist students with educational and recreational activities Manage a case of assigned students, including parent contracts and keeping belongings organized Maintains the safety and everyday needs for students Administer medications to students on a daily basis.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings and increase overall student happiness.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing all learning styles.
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
  • Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
Residential Coordinator03/2013 to 07/2016Company NameCity, State
  • Secondary supervisor of the residence program Maintains the safety and everyday needs for clients and students Assist clients with educational and recreational activities Accompanies clients to doctor appointments and visiting family.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with directors and assessed and advocated resident needs; recommended solutions and strategies to improve resident care and satisfaction.
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
  • Facilitated bereavement groups, and provided counseling and emotional support to help residents cope with loss.
  • Led campus tours, new resident orientation and ongoing educational sessions.
  • Interfaced with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
  • Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to ensure resident needs were met.
  • Fostered relationships with residents, and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
Education and Training
High School Diploma2012Brockton High SchoolCity, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Brockton High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Recovery Specialist
  • Security Officer
  • Assistant Residential Teacher
  • Residential Coordinator

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 2012

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