Nelson Romero
Bronx, New York **468
***********@*****.***
Objective: To Obtain A Position As A "Substance Abuse Counselor" Or "Mental Health Assistant"
Education: AAS/Mental Health Assistant, Certificate/ Chemical Dependency Counseling
Dutchess Community College Poughkeepsie, NY 126**-****-****
New York State CASAC-T #23004
Bilingual In English & Spanish
United States Marine Corps Veteran 7//1977-9/1979
Relevant Courses: Therapeutic Intervention Counseling Skills, Interviewing & Counseling Skills,
Drug & Alcohol Use & Abuse, Ethics In Human Services, Abnormal Psychology,
Chemical Dependency Practicum I, II, III, IV, Social Psychology, Group Dynamics.
Employment History: Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Billings, Montana 59102 2/2013-5/2013
Responsible For The Welfare & Safety Of All Clients, Executed Group Therapy,
Executed One-On-One Intervention Counseling, Conducted Room Checks, &
Escorted Clients To Appointments & Recreational Activities.
Cornerstone Of Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 8 /2010-9/2010
Responsible For Conducting Substance Abuse Group & Individual Therapy,
Conducted & Recorded Intake Information, & Maintained Written Records.
River Haven Shelter Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 1/2008-4/2008
Internship Group Facilitator Responsible For Facilitating Adolescent Group
Counseling, Maintained Written Records Of Daily Activities, Planned &
Implemented Educational & Recreational Activities.
Warya's House Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 8/2006-5/2007
Assisted With The Development & Facilitation Of Substance Abuse Group
Therapy Sessions & Performed Individual Counseling With Clients. Conducted
& Recorded Intake Information, Obtained Bio-Psychosocial Histories.
Day Break Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 8/2007-12/2007
Responsible For Planning, Developing, & Implementing Recreational
Activities With Elderly Clients & Maintaining Written Records Of Daily
Activities.
Medical Disability 2003-Present
American Medical Response Pittsfield, MA 1999-2001
Responsible For Transporting Disabled Clients To Medical Appointments, Emergency
Room Visits, & Nursing Homes. Ensuring The Safety & Maintenance Of Wheel Chair
Van prior to beginning of shift.
County Ambulance Pittsfield, MA 1998-1999
Conducted The Same Responsibilities & Work Performance As With American Medical
Response.