LARRY MAY, CASAC
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Bronx, N.Y. 10452
ab1t33@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY:
Eleven years of experience in the Chemical Dependency/Social Service field.
Experience working with the special needs population, chemically dependent
and mandated clients. Highly motivated with proven ability to advance.
Strong communication and presentation skills, able to work in a fast paced
environment.
Specialized training and Education:
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling CASAC #24890
Internationally Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor #704832
Outreach Training Institute CASAC program
STARS Reporting
HIV/AIDS education
Qualifying Certificate in Food Protection
Cornell University Certificate, Facilitators Training for PCP
Fire Safety Directors Certification
NYS Department of Corr. Services, Legal Research
GED
Employment History:
Veritas Therapeutic community Inc.
04/12- 07/12/2013
55 West 125th St.
Substance Abuse Specialist
New York, NY 10027
Under contract with the Westchester County Dept. of Social Services (CPS)
to conduct assessments and determine level of care to parents and children
who are involved with the Westchester County Dept. of Social Services child
welfare unit.
Samaritan Village Inc.
04/11- 04/12
130-15 89th Road
Senior addictions
Veterans Program
Counselor
Provide supervision for (substance abuse) addiction counselors, conduct
intensive group and individual counseling with trauma-informed approach,
addressing such specific veteran concerns as PTSD, chemical dependency, co-
occurring disorders, re-integration into the workforce and relapse
prevention.
Samaritan Village, Inc.
3/09-04/11
225 East 53rd St.
Addiction Counselor/CM
Conduct case management/advocacy services to assigned clients. Provide
crisis intervention facilitated referrals to Mental Health Services and
other provider resources, as indicated. Worked with other members on the
interdisciplinary team, compiled with 42 CFR confidentiality/ HIPAA privacy
and security regulations. Responsible for maintaining complete, accurate,
and timely client records. This complied with the external regulatory
standards of agency policy and procedure. Responsible for monitoring the
therapeutic environment to ensure that behavioral guidelines are followed,
a therapeutic milieu is maintained, and interpersonal relationships remain
positive.
02/07- 3/09
Samaritan Village,
Inc. House Manager /
225 East 53rd St.
Fire Safety Director
New York, N.Y. 10022
Responsible for the operational duties of the facility, which consist of
running fire drills, incident reporting, urine drug toxicology and
breathalyzer tests, medical emergency, crisis prevention and management,
medication management, basic first aid for a client population of (98)
clients.
Arthur Kill Corr. Fac.
12/01-12/06
Staten Island, N.Y.
Program Assistant,
Special Needs Program
Managed approximately 45-50 special needs clients assigned to the Person
Centered Project, conducted client needs assessment/ evaluations,
facilitated therapeutic individual/ group counseling sessions, mentored and
tutored clients with severe mental health and learning disabilities.