INYAJAH THEMA

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Brooklyn NY 11226

(347) 779-6988cell ad3ihr@r.postjobfree.com

Work Experience

**/**** – Present Bowery Resident’s Committee New York, NY

Community Technician

Assist in monitoring residential program for individuals experiencing homelessness, with a focus on maintaining a safe environment.

Engage individuals in an approachable and empathetic manner while performing rounds and addressing the varied needs of individuals experiencing homelessness.

Screen residents and visitors at the front door, create written documentation, including logbook entries, incident reports and progress notes.

Manage inventory for supplies, maintain fire safety drills and logs, and provide emergency first aid/CPR assistance/NARCAN when needed.

Assist with inspections and audits. Escort clients and serve meals as needed.

Help maintain an orderly and clean facility. Related duties as assigned.

11/2018 – Present CAMBA Brooklyn, NY

Client Advocate II

Works directly with Case Management

Performs monthly accurate chart count for Care Coordinators

Files client paperwork in the appropriate chart as needed.

Conducts drop-in visits for clients who are out of contact.

Assists Care Coordinators with phone calls to and on behalf of clients.

Accompanies clients to appointments, including HRA, Medical, and other necessary trips.

Distributes referrals for appropriate encounters.

Empowers clients to be their own advocate.

9/2014 – 9/2015 and 2/2016 – 5/2016 BP, Health Homes New York, NY

Peer Educator

Maintained filing system.

Accurate data entry.

Acted as Office Assistant to case managers and directors.

Directed clients to proper care management.

Prepared invoices for billing.

04/2007 – 12/2009 Phoenix House Brooklyn, NY

Primary Substance Abuse Counselor

Performed toxicology screenings.

Acted as site Safety and Fire Warden.

Facilitated weekly women’s group and caseload groups.

Conducted family interventions as necessary.

Directed chemical dependency, mother/child, and aftercare seminars.

Met with criminal justice agencies to discuss resident’s progress in the program.

05/2006 – 02/2007 Argus Community Inc./Harbor House Bronx, NY

Primary Substance Abuse Counselor

Facilitated weekly caseload groups.

Ran general meetings for staff and clients.

Performed toxicology screenings.

Conducted weekly individual counseling sessions.

Documented clinical folders satisfying the OASAS requirements.

Monitored residents receiving medication.

Certifications/Licenses

Certificate of Completion – ARRIVE HIV/AIDS Training.

Certificate of Completion – Exponents Internship Program.

Certificate of Completion – ACT1 (Argus Career Training Institute).

NYS department of State Divion of Licensing Security Guard.

American Red Cross Adult First Aid Certified/CPR/AED.

Special Skills

Good understanding of therapeutic community dynamics, procedures, and concepts

Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving skills

Conflict resolution

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Experience in Foothold platform

Excellent in client engagement

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