MICHAEL WINSTON ad2p97@r.postjobfree.com

**** * **** *****. • Chicago, Illinois 60637 • 217-***-****

Dedicated and dynamic professional possessing a proven track record of superior performance, seeks to utilize knowledge and expertise in Management, Counseling, Health Education, Case Management, Needs Assessment,

Program Execution, Strategic Reporting, and Compliance to support key functions within progressive organization.

SUMMARY: • CADC CRSS HIV CTR Certified with SAMMS CERNA PROVIDE experience maintenance and update

•Experience in management, counseling and case management with a strong commitment to providing excellent community service.

•Highly motivated with superb interpersonal and organizational skills.

•Possess expertise in effective and persuasive oral and written communication.

•Proven leadership in facilitating group therapy and training staff.

Family Guidance Centers, Chicago, Illinois 2015 to Present

Program Manager/MH Therapist

Managed/supervised staff including Counselors, Case managers and other support staff in Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Setting.

Tracked and updated assessment, intake, discharge and patient transfer numbers.

Monitored and assigned counselor caseload tracked treatment planning and patient review for compliance.

Recovery Support Specialist

Worked with individuals dealing with a serious levels of substance abuse issues.

Assisted individuals and families identify life goals and make progress toward those goals.

Handled various responsibilities such as conducting assessments, facilitating group counseling sessions, helping patients develop life skills.

Performed crisis intervention.

OMT Counselor

Managed caseload of approximately 70 clients. Wrote individual treatment plans and conducted continued stay review. Conducted individual counseling sessions, medically assisted treatment maintenance, case management services and facilitated group level therapy session

HAYMARKET CENTER, Chicago, Illinois 2011 to 2015

Case Manager/Substance Abuse Counselor/Health Educator

Managed a caseload of 25+ clients focused on drug prevention, STD/HIV/Hep C prevention, and addressing core current chronic health within MSM population.

Facilitate didactic and therapeutic groups, documenting each patient in attendance.

Clinically assess/re-assess patients for appropriate care level, maintaining charts, monitoring patient medication self-administration, and provide crisis intervention.

•Review and update service plans for women adjudicated from Cook County Jail.

•Establish an “Individual Goals & Aspirations: Recovery Plan” with each client.

•Link/refer clients to onsite and community resources to meet specific need within a culturally responsive milieu.

•Ensure sustained recovery and post treatment for at least one year.

•Selected to conduct group presentations during two industry conferences on addictions (2013), focusing on the importance of medication adherence.

GATEWAY FOUNDATION, Springfield, Illinois 2010 to 2011

Chemical Dependency Technician/Counselor I

•Supported treatment plans, reported client observation, and

•Provided group counseling and facilitated didactic group sessions contributed to decisions concerning therapy, discipline, and privileges..

FIFTH STREET RENAISSANCE/SARA CENTER, Springfield, Illinois 2009 to 2010

Outreach Specialist

•Provided HIV/AIDS counseling/testing/referrals, as an outreach specialist in the community.

•Evaluated risk assessment and furnished information on safe sex practices and HIV/STD prevention at various community venues.

•Facilitated group discussions on drug prevention, with a special focus on those impacted by drug use and HIV.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

UNIQUE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS/EXPRESS PERSONNEL,

Clerical - AIG/Amvets/Family Video

ABRAHAM LINCOLN HOTEL, Springfield, Illinois

Room Service Attendant/Restaurant Server

2007 to 2009

BLACKSTONE GROUP, Chicago, Illinois

Customer Service Representative - Allstate Insurance

2006

SOLAS STAFFING SOLUTIONS, Chicago, Illinois

Proofreader - Northwestern University Undergraduate Admissions

2005 to 2006

ALLIED-BARTON SECURITY, Chicago, Illinois

Lead Security Officer

2005

SECURITAS, Chicago, Illinois

Security Officer

2003 to 2005

LASALLE BANK, N.A., Chicago, Illinois

Collateral Representative

2002

BODINE ELECTRIC COMPANY, Chicago, Illinois

Marketing Projects Coordinator

1997 to 2002

CERTIFICATION: • CRCS (2011) • CADC (2011)

EDUCATION: CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY, Chicago, Illinois

Completed coursework for Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science

COMPUTER: • MS Word • Excel • Outlook • Access • PowerPoint

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