Julie Gromosky

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Compassionate, experienced, and knowledgeable professional with a solid understanding of mental health, emotional problems, family needs, addiction, and recovery; able to identify issues and provide appropriate intervention treatment based on education, training and experience; continues with education, skills training and improvement.

EDUCATION & MILITARY

Master of Science: Christian Counseling - ongoing Grand Canyon University, AZ

Master of Arts in Human Service Counseling: Addiction and Recovery Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor of Science in Psychology: Addiction and Recovery Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

US Army, Administrative Specialist 1980 – 1985 Washington DC

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Key Farmington, CT

Personal Care Assistant 12/10/2022 – Present

Provide direct care to an assigned client with physical and cognitive impairments.

Everyday helps clients live well at home.

Assistance with daily activities

Help with personal care

Support for meaningful activities and daily engagement,

Travel throughout the state of CT, taking on temporary assignments as live-in companion and caregiver.

Learn to meet people where they are at in their life by assuming the role of immediate temporary live-in caregiver

Tempus Unlimited Southbridge MA

Personal Care Assistant 12//20/2020 –12/10/2022

Engaging clients in suitable activities, such as playing games, taking walks, or having conversations.

Performing basic housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and preparing meals.

Assisting clients with household finances, bills, and payments, as well as running errands.

Accompanying clients on outings and arranging transportation to medical appointments.

Providing mobility support, including assistance with walking aids and wheelchairs.

Maintaining a hygienic, tidy, and safe environment.

Community Healthlink Worcester, MA

Certified Peer Specialist 10/29/2018 -11/25/2020

Provided trauma-informed peer support helping over 50 clients served, in achieving long and short-term goals: accompany Persons Served to AA/NA meetings, conducted one on one, and group counseling to achieve clients’ goals, abstaining from substances, and mental health coping skills.

Assessing over 50 clients’ physical and mental wellness, needs, preferences, and abilities and using these to develop tailored care plans.

Helped clients who sought employment: assessed skills, resumes, searched job descriptions, and prep for interviews. I encouraged mutual understanding and responsibility. Facilitated 12 Employment Luncheons, with a theme.

Attended team meetings and gave input based on my interactions with Person Served. Seeks to understand how peer views the world around them.

Critical thinking and problem-solving to determine the best care plan for each client.

I am a self-motivated person who creates daily schedules based on client treatment plans and activities for the day.

Attended leisurely activities: art museums, afternoon concerts, walking groups, luncheons, swimming and fishing, volunteering, seminars, tours, and exercise group.

Behavior Health Network Springfield, MA Certified Peer Specialist/Case Manager 03/2012 - 11/2015

Developed and facilitated educational programs focusing on communication, alternative forms of discipline, problem-solving, and family togetherness.

Fostered collaborative networks with independent family support services. Evaluating clients’ progress periodically and adjusting as needed to improve outcomes

Coordinated emergency assistance and crisis intervention when necessary, and/or refer to appropriate agencies and resources.

Provided clinical assistance for 60 clients, and their families aiding in long-term recovery from severe psychiatric, traumatic, and addiction challenges.

Address a patient’s motivation to change, providing incentives for abstinence, building skills to resist drug use, replacing drug-using activities with constructive and rewarding activities, improving problem-solving skills, and facilitating better interpersonal relationships.

Met with clients experiencing personal crises and provided therapy, treatment planning, and referrals after discussions in team meetings.

Facilitated group counseling and client education consisting of strategies for coping with cravings and avoiding those high-risk situations.

Increased client’s participation in activities, such as exercise, hiking, volunteering at the homeless shelter, marching in a parade, and attending church services aimed at improving their social skills and mental health.

After assessments were completed, then devised and implemented treatment plans with clients.

United States Army Washington, DC

Administration Specialist 1980 - 1985

Provided administrative and human service support for the 7th Infantry Division, Ft. Ord, Ca and Communication Division, Prmasens, Germany fulfilling necessary duties for promoting the health and welfare of the soldier and family.

Helped create and enhance a positive work and family environment. Performed duties as a case manager, arranged for housing and furniture and other transition duties; arranged activities and support

Prepared and briefed soldiers on promotions, finances, leave, and other administrative actions.

Supervised 15 soldiers while adhering to a professional code of ethics.

Promotes a sense of teamwork among the ranks.

Attended basic training, and advanced individual training; attained the rank of Sergeant, attended Primary Leadership School, and received numerous awards and recognitions.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Dual diagnoses expert Biopsychosocial assessments Clinical interventions Culturally sensitive

Group psychotherapy expert Expertise in crisis intervention techniques Case management proficiency

Adept at treatment and discharge planning Community liaison Rapport and trust building Strong organizational skills Attention to detail Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Ability to maintain a flexible schedule Ability to work independently Team member Speak and understand communication clearly Motivated Creative

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