Watts Hopkins
Brooklyn NY 11222
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Objective
Work in a social service environment to make a contribution while growing from the experience.
Experience
Present - Reaching Across The World Ministries
1 Responsible for marketing and advertisement in order to incease all aspects of the ministry.
2 Responsible for outreah in the community, flyers, verbal appeals, etc.
11/19/12 – The Dorcas Society Inc. Hollis Queens, N.Y.
Housing Coordinator:
Screened clients to determined appropriateness and eligibility for admission to Dorcas Society.
Monitored payments from all residents participating in transitional housing.
Provided case assistance to ensure entitlements for residents.
02/1/2012- 7/1/2012 Black Veterans for Social Justice Brooklyn, N.Y.
Substance Abuse Counselor:
Counseled clients individually making them aware of their internal and external resources using various counseling theories.
Developed client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
Maintained a caseload of a minimum of twenty clients.
Completed and maintained accurate records or reports regarding the clients' histories and progress, and entered data into CARES client tracking system.
11/10/06 - 6/15/11 Johnnies Trucking Co. Brooklyn, N.Y.
Helper:
Loaded and unloaded vehicles by hand or by use of hand truck, or dolly, and pads.
Stacked and secured items on truck to prevent damage during shipment.
Delivered merchandise to customers on premises, and collected payments or receipt for goods.
2/9/04-5/15/05 Citizens Care Senior’s Program New York, N.Y
Assistant Director/ Compliance Coordinator:
Assisted in the overall administration of the program comprised of seven satellite sites.
Worked with the director to plan and develop new programs.
Implemented and operated educational and recreational activities throughout the centers.
Provided case assistance to ensure entitlements for seniors.
Enlisted community support through public relations with public officials at community board meetings, agencies, and vendors.
3/01/03-12/20/04 Phoenix House New York, N.Y.
Job Developer
Established employment contacts and job leads for a criminal drug abused co-ed population.
Conducted job readiness, life skills, time, and money management workshops.
Discussed individual case notes with supervisors.
Educational and Professional Training
Touro College, New York, N.Y. May 2002 Bachelor of Arts, Major: Psychology.
Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (CASAC) -350 training hours completed.
CLIC Cultivating Learning in Computers Certification in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint.