JOSE
OSSORIO *** Pearl Street #**-C New York City, NY 10038 (H) 212-***-**** (C) 646-***-**** (E)
*.**********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
New York Theological Seminary, 475 Riverside Drive, Suite 500 New York, NY 10115
Master of Professional Studies
Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Associate Degree in Psychology /Bachelor Degree in Human Behavior
TRAINING / Certificates:
HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STI certification, NYS Dept. Of Health, Hudson Valley Community Services,
Hudson Valley, NY
Pre-Release Counseling Certification, C.S.C., N.Y.S. Dept. of Labor
CASAC Certification, currently attending, New York City
HIGHLIGHTS:
Personal and professional Integrity
Relationship and Team building
Confident Public Speaker
Bilingual- English and Spanish
Sign Language (ASL)
WORK EXPERIENCE:
PRISONERS FOR AIDS COUNSELING AND EDUCATION: N.Y.S. Dept. Of
Correction, Woodbourne, NY Jan. 2012 to Dec. 2014
1: Conducted basic/Advance HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis classes:
During the above two years I was successful in educating and preparing participants with required course
knowledge and public presentation skills to obtain 85% proficiency level for certification by Hudson
Valley Community Inc. licensed by the N.Y.S. Dept. Of Health in the following areas:
*Basic Facts of HIV & AIDS / Hepatitis *Risk Reduction *L.B.G.T Community *Historical
Chronology of the Epidemics *Immune System and HIV *Process and Spectrum of both Infections
*Sexually Transmitted Infections and Opportunistic Infections *Transmission & Risk reduction *HIV
Antibody and Hepatitis Testing Procedures * HIV/ AIDS and Hepatitis C Treatments *crisis intervention
*motivational therapy *substance abuse.
Green Haven Transitional / Reentry Program: N.Y.S. Dept. Of Correction,
STORMVILLE, NY June 2004 to Nov. 2011
Coordinated and developed comprehensive Transitional /Reentry Program for population of 1,700 which
consisted of the following: 1: Screening and determining participant strengths and weaknesses. 2:
Translated concepts of the program into terms relevant to the broad spectrum of participants. 3: Provide
counseling in the areas of education, substance use, chronic conditions, L.G.B.T. and rehabilitation
training 4: Provided social network resources to help remove the barriers to care, improve access to
health and social services e.g. entitlements for food, housing, legal and other services as well as
documents needed for a smooth reentry e.g. 1: social security card 2: birth Certificate 3: Resume 4:
Proper ID 5: resource book.
ADDICTION RESEARCH AND TREATMENT CENTER, 516 W. 125th Street, New York
City, NY May 1998 to Nov. 2002
Intake Specialist /Substance Abuse Counselor:
Responsible for conducting intake and processing clients, assessing and developing psycho/social
evaluation and treatment plan, monitoring pharmacotherapy as well as conducting behavioral therapy
groups, self-help/peer groups and one on one counseling sessions once a week. Monitored substance
use, provided clinical /case management, crisis intervention and motivational therapy. Also monitored
client’s progress and maintained up to date progress notes and files. Assessed medical /social needs and
met with program medical staff, psychologist and treatment staff once a week to assess client’s progress
or needs.
JOSE
OSSORIO
374 Pearl Street, #10-C New York City, NY 10038 H 212-***-**** C 646-***-**** E *.**********@*****.***
REF: Case Manager / Substance Abuse / HIV/AIDS Counselor Position
Dear Sir / Madam,
I read with interest your posting for a case manager/substance Abuse Counselor on your
company web site. I believe I possess the necessary skills and experience you are seeking and
would make a valuable addition to your company.
As my resume indicates, I possess more than (10) years of progressive experience in case management,
substance abuse / HIV/AIDS field. My professional history includes positions such as Case Navigator,
Case Manager, Intake Specialist, HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis Educator, Substance Abuse Counselor, and
Reentry Coordinator.
My educational background and personal experience has given me a solid understanding of the
dynamics and responsibilities entailed by these positions. And my on the job training has given
me the opportunity to develop the skills and sensitivity required in order to be most productive
and effective in meeting the needs of those we serve. I am eager to apply my knowledge and
training as a team member in your organization.
I have attached my resume for your review and I look forward to speaking with you further
regarding your available position.
Sincerely,
Jose Ossorio