Manager Substance Abuse
Resume:
Joseph A. Paparazzo
Prescott, AZ 86301
Jpaparazzo77@ gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE:
NAZCARE INC., Prescott, AZ, 03/2010 - 07/2010
. Worked as a peer support specialist with individuals living with
serious mental illnesses and/or substance abuse problems as well as
other addictive behaviors.
. Implemented social & life skills into individual's daily schedules.
. Facilitated groups.
. Modeled effective coping techniques and self-help strategies based on
my own recovery experience.
NAZCARE INC., Cottonwood, AZ, 09/2009 - 03/2010
. Worked as a center manager with individuals living with serious mental
illnesses and/or substance abuse problems as well as other addictive
behaviors.
. Assisted in the identification, planning, implementation, supervision,
and monitoring of a consumer-run recovery center.
. Organized and facilitated groups.
ROSARIO CABINETS INC., Dedham, MA, 03/2006 - 06/2008
. Supervised additional employees and undertook management duties as
needed.
. Offered guidance and counseling to employees in need of assistance
during troubled times.
THE WALKER HOME & SCHOOL, Needham, MA, 01/2005 - 01/2006
. Worked as a direct care counselor on a residential unit for boys and
girls with severe emotional disturbances, delayed developmental and
other psychological disorders and risk factors.
. Monitored client's improvement in the areas of personal
responsibility, social and behavioral skills and community living
skills
. Provided ongoing support, guidance, role modeling and supervision.
WEDIKO CHILDRENS SERVICES, Windsor, NH, 01/2004 - 12/2004
. Worked as a direct care counselor on a residential unit for boys
with severe emotional disturbances, delayed developmental and other
psychological disorders and risk factors.
. Implemented social and life skills into individual's daily
schedules.
. Facilitated groups and organized activities.
EDUCATION:
Elmira College, Elmira, NY, 01/1995 - 06/1999
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
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