Toi Yolanda Mack, CADC

**** * ***** ***, *******, IL 60626; 773-***-****

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Career

Objective: To secure a position in the social services field in order to utilize my experiences and to allow me the opportunity to assist individuals and/or families to achieve their fullest potential.

Training &

Certifications: Certified American Red Cross First Aid; CPR & HIV/AIDS Crisis Prevention, Relapse Prevention

CADC Certified…

Family Guidance Center

Recovery Support Specialist

Experience:

12/2018 – 02/2019

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Recovery Support Specialist:

•Engage patients in treatment through motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement techniques.

•Develop individualized Recovery Plans with patients that emphasize relapse prevention strategies and use of natural supports in patient’s community.

•Assist with monitoring patient engagement and communicate with the treatment team regarding patient attendance, participation and any barriers or needs to support treatment involvement.

•Conduct recovery coaching groups providing recovery and relapse prevention education and support.

•Conduct individual recovery support sessions to assist patients in following and strengthening ongoing relapse prevention plans.

•Provide education both in group and individual settings on the appropriate use of medication assisted treatment (e.g. methadone, Vivitrol).

•Provide employment coaching in individual and group settings to assist patients in; identifying

Experience:

2/07 – 12/18 Program Supervisor (reports to Vice President of Support Services

Haymarket Center, Chicago, Il

Responsible for supervision, periodical evaluating, training, and orienting assigned Resident Aides and Case Managers; responsible for daily operating and functioning of the residence and its program in conformance with established standards, policies and procedures; responsible for collecting and maintaining residents’ financial accounts; responsible for maintaining records and program statistics in accordance with accepted standards of quality and confidentiality; responsible for scheduling all resident appointments and arranging for transportation when required; responsible for program evaluation in accordance with the Department of alcoholism and Substance Abuse standards; responsible for ensuring a drug-free environment for residents; responsible for conducting Bridge Groups for clients awaiting openings in the Out-patient Program.

11/05 – 2/07 Recovery Specialist/Case Manager –Sangamon House

Haymarket Center, Chicago, IL

Provide Case management services to residents and make appropriate referrals; facilitate groups and document attendance; complete required forms pertaining to residents’ case management needs within the Program; attend resident staffing and/or intervention; monitor and document residents’ daily movements; review service plans and document services being implemented; assist residents with day-to-day issues, concerns, efforts and problems.

11/04 – 11/05 Mileu Tech – MAC Unit

Haymarket Center, Chicago, IL

Responsible for escorting residents on and off unit; monitored residents’ medication and distributed at appropriate intervals; charted all activities, conducted body searches, and completed admit/discharge summaries.

5/03 – 11/04 Case Manager

Solid Rock, Chicago, IL

Facilitated groups for UMISA and mentally challenged patients; organized group activities; accountable for monthly reports and updated attendance report logs; developed and maintained an active folder for each client.

Education: CADC – State of Illinois Certification, McDermott Center,

Chicago, IL 2009, anticipate renew Fall 2021

St. Leonard’s Adult High School, Chicago, IL 2007

References upon request

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