Job Developer Abuse Counselor

Earlene Drayden

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Houston, Texas 77054 *********@*****.*** Phone: 713-***-**** OBJECTIVE:

Demonstrated achiever with exceptional knowledge of Chemical Dependency; working with persons who are drug addicted or drug affected; strong customer-oriented background and dually diagnosed person(s). Duties also included a combination of public service, including good communication (both oral and written). Skills in learning, new concepts quickly, working well under pressure, and communicating ideas clearly and effectively.

EXPERIENCE:

HARRIS CENTER, FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND IDD 02/02/2021 – PRESENT

HOUSTON, TEXAS

LCDC – PATH PROGRAM

Work with drug addicted dually diagnosed male and female persons in an out-patient setting, providing substance abuse treatment services utilizing the 12-Core Function(s) and various theories to motivate change with emphasis on utilizing the motivational interviewing technique, family and family dynamics, domestic violence, anger management, employment, and the Biopsychosocial aspects of treatment in recovery. Assisted person to develop coping skills to address those areas in their life space that have been problematic in the past and face the day-to-day challenges of living drug free in a non-recovery environment while addressing pressing issues (i.e., homelessness).

Cheyenne Center – Houston, Texas January 21, 2019 – January 5, 2021 PROMOTED TO PROGRAM

DIRECTOR – September 1, 202 – January 5, 2021

Cheyenne Center – Houston, Texas January 21, 2019 – January 5, 2021

Provide individual and group counseling in an in-prison setting by helping the Offender understand the base of substance abuse and recovery education for the Offender through addressing issues often experienced in early recovery. These included but are not limited to alcohol education and its effects, triggers, cravings, relapse avoidance/relapse-prevention, emotional health and emotional regulation, communication, sex, spirituality, and planning for sobriety. Assisted the Offender to learn concrete process for self-reflection aimed at uncovering feelings, attitudes, and beliefs while practicing using skillful alternatives to express his feeling(s) and coping strategies.

Counselor

Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD – Houston, Texas July, 2018- January 20, 2019

Work with drug addicted dually diagnosed male and female persons in an out-patient/in-home setting, providing substance abuse treatment services utilizing the 12-Core Function(s) and various theories to motivate change with emphasis on utilizing the motivational interviewing technique, family and family dynamics, domestic violence, anger, employment, and the Biopsychosocial aspects of treatment in recovery. Assisted person to develop coping skills to address those areas in their life space that have been problematic in the past and face the day-to-day challenges of living drug free in a non-recovery environment. Increased group participation 80% for Relapse Prevention Group at the SE Clinic.

Cheyenne Center – Houston, Texas November 28, 2016 –

October 27, 2017

Work with drug addicted dually diagnosed male and female persons in an out-patient setting, providing substance abuse treatment services utilizing the 12-Core Function(s) and various theories to motivate change in a therapeutic community with emphasis on motivational interviewing; family and family dynamics; domestic violence; Anger; employment; and Biopsychosocial aspects of treatment to recovery. (Proficient in CMBHS)

MTC (MANAGEMENT TRAINING CORPERATION, INC.) MARCH, 2016 – JULY, 2016 Counselor (Clinical Supervisor (Counselor III) – Interim Program Director) Worked with DWI In-Prison Program with persons who have been convicted with at least 3 DWI’s

Hamilton Unit – Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Bryan, College Station, Texas Provided individual and group counseling in an in-prison setting by helping the Offender understand the base of substance abuse and recovery education for the Offender through addressing issues often experienced in early recovery. These included but are not limited to alcohol education and its effects, triggers, cravings, relapse avoidance, emotional health and emotional regulation, communication, sex, spirituality, and planning for sobriety. Assisted the Offender to learn concrete process for self-reflection aimed at uncovering feelings, attitudes, and beliefs while practicing using skillful alternatives to express his feeling(s).

Counselor

Pathway to Recovery, Inc. – LaMarque, Texas June 2015 – March 2016

Worked with drug addicted dually diagnosed male person in an in-patient setting; providing substance abuse treatment services utilizing the 12-Core Function(s) and various theories to motivate change.

Promoted to – Clinical Supervisor – working with the female person in an in-patient setting; providing substance abuse treatment services utilizing the 12-Core Function(s) and various theories (i.e. motivational interviewing; cognitive re-structuring; and self-esteem building).

Counselor

Cheyenne Center – Houston, Texas August 21, 2011 – March

31, 2015

Work with drug addicted dually diagnosed male persons in an in-patient setting, providing substance abuse treatment services utilizing the 12-Core Function(s) and various theories to motivate change in a therapeutic community with emphasis on motivational interviewing; family and family dynamics; domestic violence; employment; and Biopsychosocial aspects of treatment to recovery. (Proficient in CMBHS)

Counselor

Star of Hope – Houston, Texas September 2010 – August, 2011

Worked with addicted dually diagnosed female persons in an in-patient setting – providing didactic education, supervised client activities, conducted assessments, individual and group counseling, managed crisis, documented client progress and ensured the integrity of the program. Counseled individual, families or groups in prevention programs as related to substance abuse and other 12 Step Program(s) (i.e. tobacco, gambling, and over-eating).

Lead Counselor Riverside General Hospital - Houston, TX August 2006 –

August, 2010

Work with drug addicted dually diagnosed female person in an in-patient setting, providing substance abuse treatment services utilizing the 12-Core functions and various theories to motivate change in a modified therapeutic community; introduced wrap around services to assist the client is long term sober living.

Administrator/Instructor All About Recovery, Inc. Houston, TX August 2005 – August,

2010

Certified Teacher - Texas Department of State Health Services - Austin, Texas

Taught: Texas Drug Offender Education 15 Hour Course; DWI Repeat Offender Education

32 Hour Program; DWI Education 12-hour Program - Provided on-going services to persons who are drug addicted or drug affected utilizing referrals to enhance their continued development in a sober based lifestyle and wrap around services for stabilization and interpersonal social skills.

Job Trainer/Mentor Coordinator/Job Developer/Case Manager

Wheeler Ave. Baptist Church Houston, TX February 2004 – February 2008

Continued to work with persons who are recently released from an in-custody status. Provided Job Quest Training and life skills development to this "special population(s)" who were also drug affected and/or drug addicted. Assisted Clients in life changing decisions and cognitive thinking reports in the re-structuring process assisting them with measuring their progress in life controlling issues regarding personal and professional decision(s).

Counselor I

Gateway Foundation, Inc. Richmond, TX 2003--2007

Worked directly with persons in an in-custody status. Provided competent Counseling to persons who are dually diagnosed housed in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Provide Individual and Group Counseling with knowledge utilizing the 12-Core Functions. Good written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of the counseling process, Methodologies, and treatment approaches.

Motivational Interviewing

Gorski Relapse Prevention Technique(s)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Evidenced Based Approach

Training – Occupational License or Certification – University of Texas @ Austin

Texas Drug Offender Education

DWI/ROP – Certified Teacher/Administrator

Newton Hightower – Houston, Texas

Certified Anger Resolution Therapist – Issued: January 3, 2008

Positive Adult Living – Houston, Texas

Domestic Violence – Certification – Issued January 2010

Additional Course work – for BIPP certification –

Domestic Violence – 2d Chance Consulting, Houston, Texas

Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) – AVDA – Houston, Texas 2018 – On-Going

Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug – Austin, Texas

Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

ASSIST – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training 2018

Trauma Informed Care – 11/2018

Addiction Family Cycles – How Survival Response Contributes to Unhealthy Systems – 11/2018

EDUCATION:

Certificate Center of Addiction Studies - 1998 University of Houston - Houston, TX Course work for LCDC; TAAP Scholarship Award Recipient (upper 10% graduating class).

1980 Texas Southern University Houston, TX - BA Administration of Justice/Criminal Justice

Undergraduate degree with emphasis on Criminal Justice - Undergraduate Thesis: How the

Police Affected the Community, Dean's List

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