Dwayne Tankersley
Substance Abuse/MICA Counselor
Seeking a position where I can utilize my Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS Counseling, and MICA training to improve outcomes for underserved communities.
Willing to relocate to: Manhattan, NY - Brooklyn, NY - Queens, NY Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Residential Aide
Acacia Network - New York, NY
September 2018 to August 2019
Worked With Families with Children, In Temporary Housing, Monitored Residents And Their Children. Monitored Logbooks, Despenced Food, Toiletries, Harm Reduction, Making Rounds, Conducting Room Inspections, Filing Incident Reports.
Residential Aide
Breaking Ground Midwood Safe Haven - Brooklyn, NY February 2018 to May 2018
Making Rounds, Checking Clients Rooms, Dispensing Medication, Establishing A Working Relationship With The Clients. Couduct Fire Drills, Conduct Room Inspections, Filing Incident Reports, Doing Intakes, Monitoring Vulnerable - High RISK.
Residential Aide
Housing Works, Inc - New York, NY
August 2017 to November 2017
Oversees adherence to facility's operating policies and procedures, fire safety guidelines, residential code of conduct and house rules
Maintains log books for guests and packages
Monitors security cameras and fire panel
Completes administrative paperwork as it relates to incident reports and work orders
Communicates with clinical staff on resident behavior
Answers phones, directing callers to appropriate person
Ensures safety, security and integrity of residents and guests, and the physical environment of facility
Assists with monthly fire drills
Assists residents with social functions
Residential Aide
Odyssey House - New York, NY
November 2011 to May 2012
Responsible for monitoring clients and escorting them to medical appointments
Dispensed medication
Performed all tasks relevant to front desk
Maintained order of log books for clients and staff
MICA Intern
Bronx Psych Center
10/08-4/09
Provided MICA counseling with substance abuse patients
Education
GED
Grover Cleveland High School
Certified HIV
The Resource Training Center