Darryl Wallace_ *** Columbus Ave *H NY,NY
Home 718-***-**** 347-***-****
Experienced counselor dedicated to continuous process improvement in the
face of rapidly evolving and changing markets. Extremely results-oriented
and proactive in addressing and resolving problems. Dependable clinician,
enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex
problem solving skills. Results-driven working with MICA patients to work
toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing their personal
strengths and milestones. High-energy professional motivated to help
every client learn healthy means of dealing with mental and emotional
difficulties. Dedicated to provide compassionate, results-oriented and
solution-focused care.
SKILLS
Interpersonal communication Adaptable/decisive and
effective learner
Staff training/development Empathic
Consumer service -orientated Hard worker
Efficient multi-tasker Team Player
Exceptional Conflict resolution Excellent Boundaries
Work Experience
ARC
New York, NY
Temp -Counselor
9/2014- 12/2014
. Conducted intake and assessments, including psychosocial
evaluations for assigned caseload.
. Provided case management services and assists in the creation of and
adherence to their Individual treatment plans, identifying short and
long-term objectives to be achieved.
. Inputs all client information and updates into the EDRS, ECW, and
STARS system.
. Counseled clients through individualized and group sessions on issues
such as achieving personal goals, finding permanent or alternative
housing, maintaining sobriety, complying with medication protocols and
pursuing employment opportunities.
. Maintained liaison with representatives from community organizations
and service and housing providers.
o Maintained accurate and up to date written client documentation
as required by and in accordance with various governing
agencies.
Community Access New
York, NY
Per-diem worker
2/2013 - 2/2014
. Assist clients to enhance their daily living skills.
. Complete daily log in AWARDS.
. Assist client with, medical and psychiatric services.
. Monitor client's daily activities within the facility, complete
facility safety checks.
. Prepare breakfast and dinner for clients.
. Run house meetings, give daily medications
NRI Group
Manhattan, New York
Substance abuse Counselor
2/2011 - 5/2011
. Participate in inner- disciplinary clinical treatment meetings.
. Facilitate a variety of specialty groups such as, housing, daily
living skills, community meetings, and case load groups
. Responsible for reporting clients treatment activities using NYC STARS
program
. Responsible for aspects of the chart, clinic documentation in a timely
manner.
. Act as a lazion between various agencies for clients
. Assist clients with housing documents.
Samaritan Village
Brooklyn, New York
Fore Bell Men's Shelter
8/6/07 - 08/06/08
Responsibilities:
. Assist clients to enhance their daily living skills.
. Assist client with obtaining various levels of permeate and
transitional housing.
. Assist client to secure their entitlements, medical and psychiatric
services.
. Facilitate a variety of specialty groups such as, housing, daily
living skills, community meetings, and case load groups.
. Monitor client's daily activities within the facility, complete
facility safety checks.
. Participate in inner- disciplinary clinical treatment meetings.
. Assist with food delivery and preparation.
. Assist in the cleanness of the facility, empty garbage bins, wipe down
and sanitize the recreation room, sweep and mop floors as needed.
Bowery Residents' Committee
New York, New York
Resident Aide,
Residents Counselor,
Recreational /MICA Specialist
2/5/01- 6/15/07
. Coordination of Recreational activities for Mica clients in BRC's
community residents, and MAPP programs.
. Engage clients into learning new socialization and daily skills in
house activities in the community, escort clients to social events.
. Conduct individual and specialty group session.
. Provide Detox and Rehabilitation assessments, referral services &
escort clients to Hospitals for psychiatric and medical clearances.
. Daily visits to client's residents, assisting them with their daily
living skills.
. Provide counseling and Crisis interventions as needed
. Participate in clinical treatment and inner disciplinary meetings;
follow up with all treatment, mental agencies.
. Monitor and maintain security /tranquility in facility Check the
perimeter of the facility as schedule
. Orientate new residents to the facility; issue personal hygiene
products, linen.
. Provide crisis intervention with non-violent techniques.
. Monitor client's activities through video surveillance & radio
communications.
. Serve clients meals and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area.
. Answer calls from the homeless hotline and provide additional
information to shelters.
Project Renewal
New York, NY
Fort Washington M.I.C.A Unit
2/2/2000 - 2/1/01
Case aide
. Provide security through out the entire facility; maintain radio
contact with other members of the security team.
. Provide administrative support to all clinical staff as directed.
. Defuse potential hostile situations with crisis interventions.
. Responsible for logging in daily events in the facility log.
. Monitor client's behaviors report inappropriate actions to residential
aides.
. Assist in meals in cafeteria
. Assist in the cleanness of the facility, empty garbage bins, wipe
down and sanitize the recreation room, sweep and mop floors as needed.
Education:
Albany, New York
Harris Campus
3/1999
GED
Metropolitan College of New York
1/2009 - 5/2010
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate Program.
Various Trainings in: Crisis intervention for mental clients with non-
violence
Relapse prevention, Mental Health, Stander First Aid 5/20/08,
CPR/AED- Adult 5/20/08, Using The Stages Of Change To Address
Substance Abuse Training, HIV-AIDS Training, 12 Hour Motivation
Interviewing Training, Counselor Wellness & Compassion Fatigue
Training, Crisis Intervention, Cultural Diversity, 120 Hours
Medication Maintenance Training for the Division of Homeless
Services and Operation of Mental Health (OMH.)
SRO housing for Mental Health clients, working with Forensic
clients
Occupational Training in Custodial Maintenance Certification in
: (271) Cleaner- Commercial or intuitions. (273)Cleaner -Wall.
(275 Window Cleaner (277) Floor Waxier (272) Cleaner
-Industrial (274) Custodian. (276) Cleaner -Sweeper, Industrial
(278) Carpet Cleaner
References Submitted upon request.