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substance abuse counselor

Location:
New York, NY
Posted:
April 13, 2015

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FREDERICK INCE

** *** ****** ***#*, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Tel: 347-***-****

Email: aco57k@r.postjobfree.com

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GOAL

To utilize my education and skills in the field of Human Services with an

organization that exhibits a dedication to helping the members of our

community who are faced with physical, mental, or developmental challenges.

This would include clients who may also be facing the demands of overcoming

homelessness, substance abuse (MICA/CAMI), and in many instances co-

occurring disorders. Ideally, this would be a position that would offer

both personal fulfillment and room for growth.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

A skillful and dedicated career oriented professional clinician, with over

15 years of extensive experience working with the developmentally

challenged, those with psychological issues, physical challenges, substance

abuse histories, and homelessness.

. Focused and result driven with experience in administrative

operations, management, human resources and staff development

. Strong written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated in

client progress reports, treatment plans, and the coordination of

various services

. Skilled classroom facilitator, teaching various topics ranging from

HIV/AIDS prevention to job seeking and interviewing skills

. Demonstrated ability to develop resource providers, and the

coordination of those support services

. Skilled liaison between the parent company and a variety of government

agencies and private social service organizations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SOCIAL SERVICES

D.C.A.R.C.

Washington D.C.

Outreach Worker for the Homeless

. Helping the homeless population find temporary or permanent housing

Personal Adjustment Training Teacher

. Planned, developed, and implemented a curriculum for a Personal

Adjustment Training Program

. Taught daily living skills, personal hygiene, community consciousness,

and public transportation usage

. Developed and conducted HIV/AIDS awareness classes

. Instructed clients in job seeking skills, including: resume writing,

interviewing, and job search

Caseworker

. Conducted assessments, developed, wrote and implemented individualized

treatment plans

. Counseled Clients with various levels of mental development, and

physical challenges, including persons with substance abuse

histories(MICA/CAMI), co- occurring disorders, and homelessness,

facilitating crisis intervention if required

. Coordinated Client treatment with senior staff and support treatment

providers

Assistant Supervisor /Workshop Operations

. Supervised staff of fourteen employees and ninety Clients

. Collaborated with manager in the hiring and training of all new

personnel

. Responsible for writing, updating and reviewing performance appraisals

. Maintained documentation of contracts with various federal and city

agencies

. Acted as liaison between the parent company and HHS, USDA, U.S.PARKS,

U.S. Dept of LABOR, FNS, US Dept of Education

Bateman Harris and Associates, Social Service Consulting

N.Y, N.Y.

Instructor/Job Developer

. Tutored High School juniors and seniors in examination taking

techniques

. Researched and targeted college scholarships for High School students

. Located and developed employment opportunities for youth

PHOTOGRAPHY/ FILM PRODUCTION

Freelance Photographer/ Cinematographer

. Published work in numerous fashion magazines, both domestic and

foreign

. Various commercial and catalog assignments for local and national

apparel companies

. Production and cinematography of commercials, music, and instructional

videos, and also several feature length films

EDUCATION/ TRAINING

Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC- t)

Metropolitan College of New York

N.Y.N.Y.

Columbia College

Chicago, IL.

American Red Cross Certifications - CPR, First Aid, and

HIV/AIDS Prevention

US Dept of HHS Certifications - Human Service

Provider

Mental Health Housing Provider



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