Substance Abuse Los Angeles
Resume:
NICHOLAS NETZ
Trauma, Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Professional
BACKGROUND
My biggest asset is my own lived
experience of generational trauma,
poverty, incarceration, and hardship,
which helps me connect with
affected populations through mutual
understanding. These experiences
have motivated me to serve as an
agent of change for my community
and have been the single greatest
teacher in my life. I aspire to end
cycles of harm in a future career as a
substance abuse counselor, with a
special emphasis on formerly
imprisoned and unhoused
populations. Given the attrition of
mentorship and guidance these
populations face, I see my role as a
positive community influence to be
very important in creating new
cultures of care and harm reduction.
Not only do I want to show my clients
what’s awaiting them in sobriety by
showing them how far I’ve come, I
want to instill in them that they can do
the same and that healing is possible.
I am currently available for full-time
employment in the Greater Los
Angeles area.
References available upon request.
CONTACT
PHONE:
EMAIL:
*************@*****.***
PASSIONS
Archery
Psychology
Strategy Games
Social Justice & Empowerment
EDUCATION
Substance Abuse Counseling program (currently attending) East Los Angeles Community College, Department of
Psychology.
Prevention Specialist Certification, awarded 2023
East Los Angeles Community College
High School Equivalency
Department of Correctional Education
WORK EXPERIENCE
God’s Property, Intake Specialist & Client Service Manager 2023- present
Provides support to former incarcerated clients, assists with their day-to-day needs and managing of their appointments and rehabilitative progress. This includes administering drug tests, upkeeping wellness reports, providing emergency intervention when needed, and securing funding from the Department of Social Services.
Heartland Steel, Welder
2016 - 2018
SKILLS
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence; especially with marginalized and at-risk populations.
• Fast learner, strong hunger of knowledge and personal growth.
• Strong organizational abilities, especially in managing operations and assisting others in skill building.
• Positive leadership skills.
• Uplifting and judgement-free attitude; by creating a positive environment, I exemplify the ‘model by doing’ approach to rehabilitation which serves and empowers my community.
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