Housing Specialist Abuse Counselor
Resume:
Bernard Shaw
Clementon, NJ ****1
***********@*****.***
Work Experience
Expert knowledge of substance abuse
Professional offering 35 years of extensive case management experience, particularly in the human services care industry.
Expert knowledge of substance abuse, S/O, AIDS/HIV counseling, group and individual assessments, and counseling, supervisory experience. Proven record of success communicating and interacting with clients, social workers, and upper management.
Merakey Inc.
105 Evesham road.
Marlton, NJ 08053
Direct Support Professional (Specialized)
February 2018 to Present
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) interacts with and supports the individual in a variety of potential settings, including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as Adult Training Facilities (ATF).
The DSP provides personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship and support, often across a 24-hour period, according to the individual's Person Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP).
The DSP provides a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served.
Transitional Counselor
Exponents Inc -
New York, NY
February 2011 to December 2012
My responsibilities are, but not limited to, working with a HIV+ population that are incarcerated on Rikers Island.
Complete intakes, progress notes. Assist with transition from Rikers Island back into society. Also assist with housing. Follow up with connection to care once released.
HOUSING SPECIALIST/SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
H.E.L.P USA SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT CENTER -
New York, NY
2008 to 2011
NYC Shelter
Responsible for the provision of services and referrals on behalf of residents which should result in the expeditious placement of an individual into permanent housing.Conduct housing tours as well as assist those clients that choose to seek housing on their own.
Responsible for conducting the housing intake and housing assessment.
Also responsible for collecting urines samples and placing those seeking treatment into various treatment facilities. Facilitate relapse prevention group.
Provide comprehensive case management advocacy services to all graduates and program completions.
Prepare assessments and progress notes. Update data in the appropriate system. Co-facilitate orientation groups and individual counseling to monitor clients and their progress to appropriate referrals.
Overnight Co unselor
The Institute for Community Living -
Brooklyn, NY
October 2005 to May 2010
Monitored and supervised resident medication. Assisted resident with ADL and meal preparation. Collected urine samples. Counseled residents on the disease of addiction. Also counseled residents on the dangers on drug and alcohol abuse. Also counseled clients on the dangers on the combination of illegal drugs and prescription medication.
Aftercare Case Manager
The Doe Fund, Inc -
New York, NY
2005 to 2008
Keep track of clients once program is completed. Orientated new clients to aftercare expectations. Assist program completers with maintaining program compliance
Provided services to residents with AIDS/HIV. Also provided substance abuse services. Served as a member of the intake team, identifying issues of treatment.
Followed up on clients in treatment and completed monthly reports for clinical director.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Ryer Avenue Housing Fund Development Corp -
Bronx, NY
2004 to 2005
Profile:
Worked with a HIV+ population. Completed intakes, assisted with entitlements, did progress notes and service plans. Assisted with all substance abuse issues, included but not limited to arranging for in-patient as well as out patient treatment. Facilitated relapse prevention groups. I also facilitated harm reduction groups.
Education
High school/Some College
Skills
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Addiction Counseling
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Individual / Group Counseling
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Case Management
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