Rebecca Minarik

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I am currently seeking a position in the field of substance abuse and/or mental health where I can utilize my experience with students at various academic levels as well as my exceptional interpersonal and communicative skills. I am innovative and inspiring to clients of diverse backgrounds and needs.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Peer Recovery Specialist

Care Plus – Paterson, NJ

September 2022 to Present

I work as a recovery specialist alongside a case manager for the Passaic County STAR program, which provides all needed community resources for our clients who have moved beyond the crisis stage of addiction and have entered into long-term recovery. Our program lasts for one year.

Crisis Counselor

Vibrant Emotional Health and New Bridge Medical Center for Behavioral Health - Paramus, NJ April 2022 to September 2022

I worked remotely as a Crisis Counselor while taking multiple courses that qualified me to handle various mental health emergencies and clients who are in need of immediate support.

Peer Recovery Coach

Prevention is Key - Rockaway, NJ

November 2021 to April 2022

I worked as an outreach coordinator and recovery support coach to peers in early recovery or those still in active addiction. I helped navigate them into treatment and acted as a support system for them.

Recovery Support Specialist

Children's Aid and Family Services - Fair Lawn, NJ November 2019 to November 2021

I worked in the Opiod Overdose Recovery Program (OORP) in which I visited patients in the hospitals who either overdosed or were admitted for other substance abuse issues. The goal was to get them into a treatment program if needed and to work with them on establishing a recovery support plan to maintain a pathway to sobriety.

Customer Service Representative

H&R Block - Wayne, NJ

January 2019 to May 2019

I perform administrative and clerical duties such as scheduling, procuring and financial management.

Tutor

Self Own Business

September 2006 to February 2018

I tutor students from the elementary to college level in various subjects. My areas of specialty are science, English and writing.

Documentation Specialist

Schering-Plough - Cranford, NJ

February 2007 to April 2010

I was responsible for the preparation of documentation for the validation of packaging and equipment processes. I also ensured that filled packages met performance criteria.

Substitute Science Teacher

Colonia High School, Livingston High School - Livingston, NJ September 2004 to January 2007

I worked as a permanent substitute in two school districts, where I taught biology and earth science to high school students in grades 9-12.

Education

BA in Education, Psychology

Kean University - Union, NJ August 2003 to June 2005

BS in Biology

Virginia Tech - Blacksburg, VA

August 1996 to December 2000

Skills

•Microsoft Word, Office, Outlook, Eclipse, Excel and Access (10+ years)

•Microsoft Word (10+ years)

•SAT

•ESL

•Calculus

•Communications (10+ years)

•Teaching (5 years)

•Typing (10+ years)

•problem solving (10+ years)

•Call Center

•Customer Care (10+ years)

•Customer Service (10+ years)

•Customer Support

•CSR

•Web services

•Financial management (10+ years)

•Algebra (10+ years)

•Tutoring (10+ years)

•Geometry

•Serving

•Motivational interviewing

•Time management

•Writing skills

•Communication skills

•Editing

•Word processing

•Computer literacy

•Computer skills

•Documentation review

•Bilingual

•Windows

•Laboratory information management systems

•Presentation skills

•Research

•Clinical research

•Microsoft Powerpoint

•English

•Math

Languages

• Spanish - Intermediate

Awards

Dean's List

Multiple semesters

Certifications and Licenses

Teaching Certificate

Present

While I was at Kean University I obtained my teaching certification in secondary science. In addition to tutoring, I also taught high school for a few years before I had my son in 2010.

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Professional Educator License

Educator License with Stipulations

Groups

Pho Sigma Biology Honor Society

March 1997 to Present

Additional Information

I have a strong work ethic, can multi-task and can effectively prioritize. I am also very detail-oriented, motivated and ambitious. I am a determined self-starter with the ability to resolve problems and learn from any and all challenges I may face.

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