JOHN MBUGUA

**** *** ******, *** *******, CA. ***43

Cell #: 323-***-****

acxwc9@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in human services field.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATION:

Possess 5 years of experience as an outreach counselor providing rehabilitative services to the homeless, substance abuse and mentally challenge population.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Internet.

Ability to work with people from different cultures and backgrounds.

CAREER EXPERIENCE:

Malibu Beach Recovery Center (MBRC), Malibu, CA. 2016 – Present.

Substance Abuse Counselor.

Provided counseling services to participants in substance abuse treatment program. Administered drug tests to clients. Lead group meetings and also provided individual counseling. Maintained and updated files as required by agency

Los Angeles Mission, Los Angeles, CA. 2013 – 2016

Group Facilitator (Volunteer and Internship).

Lead 12 steps group and provide counseling services. It is a faith based program.

Assessment, Case Management, 1:1 individual counseling and documentation.

Los Angeles Transition Center, Los Angeles, CA. 2010 – 2012

Counselor

Provided counseling services to at-risk population, primarily dual diagnosis clients in the community and needy clients in Los Angeles areas. Conducted intakes, group meetings and assessments. Maintained documentation of services provided to clientele as required by agency. This is a faith based program.

APLA (Aids Project Los Angeles), Los Angeles CA. 2007 – 2010

Client Line Specialist (Internship).

Completed intakes and assessments. Referrals, Case Management, 1:1 counseling and documentation of clients files as required by the program.

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EDUCATION:

CA State University, Dominquez Hills, California, Certificate of in SUBSTANCE ABUSE 2014.

California State University, Los Angeles, California, Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, 2014

References Available Upon Request