KENNETH WELDON

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Winston Salem, NC 27105

Phone: 336-***-****

Email: adjxkp@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

I am an experienced case manager accustomed to working within an environment that requires attention to detail and privacy. I have 14 years of experience in working with the addicted, homeless, and veteran population, and I have knowledge of community and other governmental resources that will aid the client in obtaining resources needed to help them in regaining their livelihood.

Abilities

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs.

Activities include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.

Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Deductive Reasoning

Problem Sensitivity

Employment History

Customer Service Representatives:

02/2016 - 02/2019

Consumer Credit Counseling

7820, Ste 100 North Point Blvd., Winston Salem, NC

Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints.

Case Manager, Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment

11/2003 - 12/2014

Open Door Ministries

400 North Centennial Street, High Point, NC

336-***-**** Supervisor:

• Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.

• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals. • Interview clients, review records, conduct assessments, or confer with other professionals to evaluate the mental or physical condition of clients or patients. • Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs. • Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient. • Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy. • Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status. • Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources. • Assist clients in adhering to treatment plans, such as setting up appointments, arranging for transportation to appointments, or providing support. • Increase social work knowledge by reviewing current literature, conducting social research, or attending seminars, training workshops, or classes. 161 W. Hartley Dr., Apt. F Phone 336-***-**** High Point North Carolina E-Mail: adjxkp@r.postjobfree.com

Army Core of Engineers:

06/1984 - 08/1997

United States Army

Ft. Bragg, NC

Civil Services/Grade: Army Core of Engineers: June 12 1984 to August 1997 • Honorably Discharged (Sgt. E-5)

Education History

Issuing Institution

Location

Degree Received

Course of Study

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, NC

Bachelor's Degree

Social Work

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC

Associate's Degree

Political Science

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC

Associate's Degree

Social Work

Guilford Technical Community College

Jamestown, NC

Associate's Degree

General Education

Certifications

Certification Title

Peer Support Specialist with Veteran Designation

Issuing Organization

State of North Carolina

Completion Date

04/2019

Notary Certificate: Notary Public

State of North Carolina

01/2018

Human Resource Management

Guilford Technical Community College

01/2013

Substance Abuse Treatment

Guilford Technical Community College

01/2008

Honors

UNCG Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (2006)(2007)

Honorable Discharged (Sgt. E-5) June 12 to August 1997

References Available on Request

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