Fort Wayne Substance Abuse
Resume:
DEIDRE TATE
Substance Abuse Counselor
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**** ****** *** * **** Wayne, IN 46803
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Professional Summary
• Adept and highly motivated professional that has a background in managing client needs for over 5 years
• 5+ years of proven experience in case, client/ patient, and employee management
• Ensuring coordination of new services/ maintain proper services for customers and clients
• Brilliant in handling various aspects of care coordination
• Proficient in collecting member clinical and demographic data and documenting appropriately in a timely manner
• Well versed in utilizing Motivational Interviewing techniques and Trauma Informed Care principles
• Owns a Bachelor’s and pursuing a Master’s Degree in Psychology
Education
2005
Indiana Wesleyan
BS Business Management
Technical Expertise
• Provide excellent case management to clients that are diagnosed with severe behavioral and mental disorders, or are medically fragile or developmentally delayed population
• Advocate for the client and provide referrals and resources for care and services, administer client assessments, treatment planning and patient education
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to make difficult decisions and can collaborate with other colleagues as needed
• Skilled in facilitating and building strong teams and support groups
Experience
January 2012 – February 2012
Enrollment and Match specialist • Big Brother Big sisters • Fort Wayne, IN
• Assisting applicants through the admissions process
• Staying informed of changes to enrollment regulations and procedures
• Collaborating with other departments to facilitate enrollment
• Addressing and resolving enrollment issues
December 2010 – December 2012
Executive Director • Wings of Hope • Fort Wayne, IN
• Made logical, well-informed, and objective decisions. Ability to perceive the impact and implications of decisions.
• Ability to identify problems. Determine accuracy and relevance of information.
• Implemented sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations. assign work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Provide feedback, guidance or corrective action to coach and develop employee skill sets.
January 2009 – December 2010
GED Facilitator Allen County Community Corrections • Fort Wayne, IN
• Assess the learning abilities and educational needs of each student
• Develop individualized teaching plans to meet the specific needs of each student
• Monitor students’ progress and provide constructive feedback
• Assist students with test-taking strategies and time management skills
• Stay updated on changes to the GED test and adjust lesson plans accordingly
Key Skills
Marketing
Project Management
Budget Planning
Social Media
Planning
Communication
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to different environments, schedules, and patient needs.
• Prioritization of self-care for personal well-being.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to complete tasks related to caseload.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and in a tactful, professional manner.
Leadership
• Participate in other program areas as it is requested in order to meet program needs.
• Document client data accurately and completely in accordance with documentation guidelines.
• Strong work ethic built on a foundation of proactivity and team work.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with the aid of structured problem-solving techniques.
References
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