JAMES SWIFT

*** ************* ***, ***. ** Brooklyn, NY 11207

P: 917-***-**** ad3lzd@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Experienced case manager and addiction counselor, adept at crisis intervention with demonstrated ability to motivate individuals, set attainable goals and expect/ derive more from their surroundings and available resources

Effective communication and interpersonal skills; interface effectively with people from diverse economic strata and cultures

Charismatic and engaging personality enhanced by good humor and patience

Work well independently and in team setting with minimal supervision, contributing substantially to group effort

Detail oriented, meticulous, analytical with excellent time management and prioritizing skills

Promote superior delivery of treatment services and clarity in documenting and reporting

Routinely liaise between NYS Division of Parole and out-patient treatment programs

CREDENTIALS

New York City Department of Health – HIV Pre/post Counseling Certificate

New York Certification Association: Certified Recovery Peer Advocate-Provisional Certificate

EXPERIENCE

Next Step Relay Peer Mentor Staten Island 09/ 17- Present

Receive and reply to RUMC rapid notification of non-fatal overdose

Engage patients in discussion of the Relay benefits utilizing the Recovery Coach training

Collaborate with the Emergency Room Department Warm Handoff Recovery Coach staff

Conduct Narcan training to patients, families and significant others

Conduct patient follow up as needed for up to 3 months

Eaglenton School, Inc. Brooklyn NY 7/12-2/16

One-on one staff for an autistic

Providing academic instruction, assistance with daily living skills, offering anger management and de-escalation techniques

Brownsville Community Development Corporation Brooklyn, NY 8/09/-6/12

Case Manager (per diem)

Oversee a caseload of approximately 25 clients presenting with civil disabilities resulting from substance and alcohol abuse

Submit, monitor and discuss client’s progress in treatment with social workers, parole officers and public assistance managers

Facilitate psycho –educational treatment groups

Assess client appropriateness for treatment modality

Conduct individual and group addiction counseling sessions

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop treatment plans to meet recovery needs

Paul J. Cooper Center for Human Services Brooklyn, NY 1/03-9/11

Criminal Justices Addiction Liaison

Conducted outreach to bureau chiefs at the NYS Division of Parole to promote Center’s programs and success rate

Liaised between administration of PJCC and the Division of Parole

Presented presentations to parolees about treatment options

Seafield Services, Inc. Brooklyn, NY 5/07-08

Addiction Counselor Trainee

Facilitated Anger Management, HIV Prevention, and Relapse Prevention groups

Assessed clients for intake process and facilitated admission to treatment programs

Reality House, Inc. NewYork, NY 4/03-1/04

Addiction Counselor Trainee

Managed a caseload of 10 for addiction treatment and recovery

Developed psychosocially, treatment plans, and other clinical documentation

Developed curriculums, for psycho-educational group process

Woodhull Medical Center Brooklyn, NY 6/01-9/03

Addiction Counselor Trainee

Conducted screening and intake assessment for detoxification program

Managed a caseload of 10 for short-term treatment

Referred clients to long-term rehabilitation and recovery programs

Habitat for Humanity Brooklyn, NY 9/00-4/01

Addiction Counselor Trainee

Conducted community outreach to educate the public about the illness of addiction

Targeted agencies to ensure provision of Harm and Risk Reduction is implimented

Taught counseling strategies, referred and guide participants to public and private community resources

EDUCATION & TRAING

Long Islands University –Brooklyn, NY Completed CASAC Preparation (350 hours):

Boys & Girls High School- Brooklyn, NY H.S. Diploma

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