Support Services

Anthony J Whigham

E-mail: *********@*****.*** or ***************@*****.***

Mobile: 646-***-****

Result driven professional proven to lead growth in Counseling, Administration, Rehabilitation and

Education.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: COUNSELOR AIDE Jan- 2001 - Jan- 2003

Alcohol and Substance Abuse Treatment Program, Hudson NY

• Counsel clients on issues of substance abuse, domestic violence, anger replacement.

• Participate in Case Conference.

• Facilitate Anger Replacement, Domestic Violence, self- help groups.

• Provide recovery oriented support services and outreach to assigned program participants, as

defined by program and contractual requirements.

• Individual and group supportive counseling.

• Organization and education of tenants through groups and other activities.

• All other duties as assigned.

STAFF SUPPORT COUNSELOR June 2013 – May 2014

Emergency Men’s Shelter Donald Axin Inn, Hempstead NY

EDUCATION

REACHING ACROSS THE WORLD MINISTRIES DIVINE CONCEPT

CASAC-T Education Awarded July 2012

MINISTRY AND HUMAN SERVICES Rising Hope Inc., Stormville NY Awarded June 2011

College Accredited course Certification in Ministry and Human Services

CERTIFIED HIV/AIDS PEER EDUCATOR North Western, Cape Vincent NY Awarded Sep 2009

SKILLS

Efficient thrive in a fast paced environment, and the proven ability to meet high volume

requirements and strict deadlines. Computer Knowledge MS Office 2010, Windows 7, In-House

Programs, Excel, Outlook and Internet. Familiar with 12 Core Functions, Trans theoretical Model

(stages of change), and Brief Therapy. Trained in and can teach Aggression Replacement Therapy

(ART). Knowledge of Therapeutic Community Practices, with actual living experience.

Client & Internal Relationships:

• Builds positive relationships with internal teams.

• Builds positive relationships with vendors and partners.

• Builds positive relationships with client(s)/customers.

Strategic Thinking & Leadership:

• Provides leadership and expertise in problem solving to completion of assignments.

• Provides support to team members and supports/promotes team environment.

• Proactively takes ownership of tasks/projects.

• Eager to expand in knowledge and experience.

• Finds creative solutions and thinks outside the box.

Communications Skills:

• Expresses oneself clearly and concisely in oral communications.

• Writes in a clear, compelling and concise manner.

• Organizes ideas and information logically and sequentially.

• Demonstrates strong eye/attention to detail.

• Develope presentations and reports that are clear, compelling and persuasive.

References will be provided upon request.

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