Ontario, CA ***** Cell 323-***-****
ab810t@r.postjobfree.com Norma Carrion-Esquer
Summary of I am a dedicated, self motivated individual with an
Qualifications educational background and professional experience
in the substance abuse field. I have extensive
hands on experience in business administration and
general office administration, community outreach,
and health education and research. I constantly
produce results above the client or employer's
expectations. I am proficient in communication,
organization and time management skills. I have
strong multi-tasking abilities, needing little or
no supervision. I will work well both independently
and as a contributing member of the team.
Experience Feb., 2007- Aug.,2010 MELA Counseling Services
Center, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
Youth Program Supervisor
. Supervise staff of 12. Conduct employee
performance reviews. Train new employees. Assist
Program Director with agency effectiveness. Work
with a variety of programs and contracts
(perinatal, medi-cal youth & adults, GR, Drug
Court, & Daycare Habilitative).
. Work with state/county auditors in the process of
certifying satellite programs in the El Rancho
School District and L.A School District. Conduct
inner-agency audits on program files.
. Schedule trainings for staff per county
requirement. Review program billing. Review client
files and staff documentation. Verify medi-cal
eligibilities monthly. Organize fundraiser events
and handle program finances. Organize field trips
and program graduations.
April, 2004-Feb., 2007 MELA Counseling Services
Center, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
Youth Program Coordinator
. Managed a caseload of 15- 20 clients. Conducted
groups (Relapse Prevention, Anger Management, Drug
Education, Self Esteem & Life Skills).
. Organized fundraiser events and graduations.
Outreached and collaborated with agencies.
Conducted public program presentations regarding
program services.
. Verified that clients met medical necessity and
eligibility for alcohol and drug program criteria.
. Conducted quality assurance reviews on client
files.
Oct, 2000- April, 2004 MELA Counseling Services
Center Inc. Los Angeles, CA
Youth Counselor
. Facilitated groups of 4 to 10 clients on Relapse
Prevention, Drug Education, Life Skills, Anger
Management, HIV/STD Awareness, and Self Esteem.
Documented group notes daily.
. Documented crisis, treatment plans. Conducted
Intakes, Urine analysis testing w/redwood
laboratories. Outreached, worked with probation &
courts. Wrote progress reports. Attended community
meetings.
June 1997- Oct. 2000 7C Furniture Co.
Commerce, CA
Customer Service Rep.
. Call customers to sell furniture and advertise
specials.
. Invoice orders, check quantity stock, input
orders on computer.
Worked will call.
Education . 2007-present East Los Angeles College Los
Angeles, CA
Working on transfers for university.
. Certificate Chemical Dependency Counselor 2006
East Los Angeles College
. Currently registered with CAARR 2009
California Association of Recovery Resources
Internship . Angel Step Inn
Pico Rivera, CA Jan. 2005 - June 2005
Conducted Anger Management groups, Substance Abuse
groups. Worked on ASI systems. Developed individual
Treatment Plans for clients. Covered front desk
when needed.
. Positive Steps Residential
Downey, CA Jan. 2006 - May 2006
Facilitated varies groups on Self Esteem, Life
Skills, Health & Recovery. Typed group note on
Caminar system. Worked with HIV positive
population.
Skills . Computer literate word, excel, print shop.
Bilingual English/Spanish. Leadership skills, team
player. Self motivated and excellent people skills.
References . Available upon request.