Nduka Awanna

case manager

East Orange, NJ *****

ad07dn@r.postjobfree.com

+1-917-***-****

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

CASAC-T

Praxis Housing Initiatives - New York, NY

October 2020 to Present

Intake, motivational counseling . Crisis de-escalation,case management, individual counseling, AOD assessment,community referrals, entry level housing support, epac, awards, Direct Support Professional

Lifesprire/Bells Staffing - New York, NY

June 2016 to August 2018

New York, NY June 2016 - Aug 2018

D.S.P (Direct Support Professional)

• Assists residents with personal living and daily care activities in their home and community

• Assists individuals in the development of appropriate behavioral, social, money management, housekeeping, hygiene, and other skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential

• Completes and updates all daily, weekly and monthly records, reports, logs, casework notes Account Manager

The Fortune Society - New York, NY

March 2014 to March 2016

• Used different pitches to form relationships with employers in order to obtain jobs for clients

• Documented activities with progress notes; also use Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft OneNote Deleted:s

• Conducted assessment interviews and prepared clients for job opportunities

• Matched clients to employers' needs, scheduled interviews and ensured proper documentation for hire Laborer

Kev Corps - Norfolk, VA

July 2013 to February 2014

• Constructed retaining walls and fences; dug trenches and laid pipes and cables for drainage

• Utilized a concrete mixer to repair and maintain local roads, pathways, and railways Inserted:,

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• Recognized for maintaining a clean work and for proper handling of all equipment Laborer

Niche Enterprise - Virginia Beach, VA

February 2013 to July 2013

• Removed debris and trash at construction sites by means of wheelbarrows and other equipment

• Cleaned up spills, managed traffic at and near construction sites, loaded and unloaded building materials and moved materials towards working

Direct Support Professional

Individuals First - Virginia Beach, VA

October 2011 to January 2013

Direct Support

• Assisted patients with daily living skills to include eating, dressing, and grooming

• Maintained accurate documentation of patient's condition and care to update doctors accordingly

• Provide ongoing counseling, supportive services needed to achieve goals

• Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation and prepared food menus

Direct Support Professional

S.E.V.T.C - Chesapeake, VA

August 2009 to September 2012

Direct Support Professional

• Directed support professionals, acted as a liaison between patients and staff, and conducted crisis interventions

• Interacted with, and supervised, individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities

• Created individualized treatment plans, provided ongoing support and documented services

• Assisted residents with hygienic, grooming and clothing needs

• Organized the menus and prepped and prepared meals on a daily basis Education

High school or equivalent

Skills

• Excel

• Filing

• Time Management

• Word

• Customer Service

• Communications

• Microsoft Office

• Case Management

• Mental Health

• Counseling

• Documentation

• problem solving

• Management

• Therapy

• Crisis Intervention

• Addiction counseling

• Intake

• Discharge planning

• Motivational interviewing

• Problem-solving

• Team Work

• Behavioral Therapy

• Reliability

• Flexibility

• Individual / Group Counseling

• Social Work

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Group Therapy

• Intake Experience

• Conflict Management

• English

Certifications and Licenses

Mandated Reporter Training

June 2019 to Present

Identifying and reporting child abuse and maltreatment 2.0 hours

Recovery coach academy

July 2019 to Present

CCAR AWARDED 30 CEU'S

Recovery Coach Training

July 2019 to Present

30 hours completed

Ethics for Recovery Coach / Peer Mentors

July 2019 to Present

30 hours completed

Medication Assisted Treatment

July 2019 to Present

4 hours completed

Sec one

Mental Health First Aid

July 2019 to July 2022

Medication Assisted Recovery

July 2019 to Present

MARS

CASAC-T

August 2019 to Present

350 hours completed

Certified Recovery Specialist

Counseling Certification

Assessments

Customer Focus & Orientation — Familiar

April 2019

Measures a candidate's ability to respond to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Familiar

Customer Focus & Orientation — Proficient

October 2019

Responding to customer situations with sensitivity. Full results: Proficient

Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Additional Information

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• Customer/client service experience

• Attention to detail, good personnel management, and goal setting Inserted:,

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• Excellent follow-up and interpersonal relationship building with employers and clients Inserted: -

• Additional experience in patient relations

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