LINDA ARNOLD
**** ******** ****. #*** *** Valley, CA 91352 adz9js@r.postjobfree.com 818-***-****
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
CPR (infant, child & adult) and First Aid training with the Red Cross
Computer experience: Microsoft Word 365 Internet and typing 60 wpm
Very familiar with HIPAA
Completed a one-year Supportive Housing Community Advocate training at Corporation Of Support Housing Training Center in Los Angeles, CA
Completed a 12 Week Intensive Mental Health Advocacy Training and
Completed 96 hours of Mental health Advocate internship at SFCMHC, Inc. Drop-In Wellness Center in Van Nuys, CA.
Completed a Six week Retail Training Course at SFCMHC, inc. at the Wellness Community Drop-in Center in Van Nuys, CA
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2017–Present Community Housing Advocate/Co-LAB Consultant
Corporation for Supportive Housing
Advocate to end the Homeless crises in Los Angeles County by meeting with Government officials, local Council leaders and Legislators to share my lived experiences as a tool to express the necessity for funding Homeless Service Providers and new Affordable Housing developments.
Co-Author of the Guide ``How to Create Trauma Informed Tenant Councils in Supportive Housing”
Assist with creating and conducting surveys to improve the quality of services provided by Homeless Service providers
Assisted with updating Company policy and procedure manual
2014 - 2017 Customer Service Clerk/Driver
Carlos Auto Glass 11100 Tuxford St. Sun Valley CA 91352
Ordered and picked up supplies and auto glass from the warehouse.
Assisted with servicing customers automobiles
Calculated daily earnings and prepared weekly sales report
2012 – 2013 Mental Health Aide Intern/Peer Specialist
San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, Inc. 14530 Hamlin St. Van Nuys, CA 91401
Assigned and Supervised clients on completion of daily chores.
Actively listened to clients personal concerns and provided constructive feedback
Created and facilitated activities and encouraged clients to interact with each other in group settings
Assisted Front desk receptionist with clerical duties and answering very busy phones whenever receptionist was away
Cashier and stock person at Bit’s and Pices Gift store located inside the Victory Wellness Center
20010 - 2012 Direct Support/In-home Aide
Home Health Care Provider 12881 Louver St. Pacoima CA 91331
Transported client to various healthcare appointment
completed light housekeeping
Monitored the client's vital signs and distribution of medications
1986 - 1988 Assistant Financial Manager
Madison Middle School 13000 Hart St. No. Hollywood, CA 91606
Tabulated the daily earnings
Supervised 5 student cashiers
Completed daily Sales report
Did the daily bank deposit for procedures
Assisted Financial Manager with labeling, price tagging, inventory and stocking shelves
EDUCATION
Peer Specialist /Mental Health Advocate Certified SFVCMHC, Inc Van Nuys, CA
Secretary/Word Processor Diploma Van Nuys.Business Collecommunityge Van Nuys, CA
Office Administrations completed two years L.A. Valley college Van Nuys, CA
Speak Up! Advocate Certified/CoLAB Consultant Corporation for Supportive Housing Training Center Los Angeles, CA
Retail Training Course (six weeks) Completed San Fernando Community Mental Health Center, Inc. Van Nuys, CA