CASAC

WALTER COLEMAN CASAC

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BROOKLYN NY 11213 E-MAIL **********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS

Well rounded person; enjoys assisting clients from all socioeconomic levels. Highly organized and resourceful. Works well under pressure. Thrives as a team player as well as independently; ability to learn new skills. Excellent written and communications capabilities.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PATHWAYS TO HOUSING – SVCE.COORDINATOR SAS NEW YORK, NY PRESENT DOE FUND - ASSESSMENT CASE MANAGER NEW YORK, NY 2008 - 2009

CANARSIE AWARE INC - SENIOR PREVENTION COUNSELOR BROOKLYN, NY 2003 - 2009

MARVELOUS GRACE INC – P/T INTAKE AND ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR BROOKLYN, NY 2003 - 2005

SAMARITAN VILLAGE - COUNSELOR NEW YORK NY 1999 - 2003

UNITED STATES NAVY - MILITARY DRUG & ALCOHOL COUNSELOR WITCHITA FALLS, TX 1995 - 1999

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

Provided comprehensive assessment services to clients who may have substance abuse issues, also referrals while applying clinical judgment to determine appropriate treatment needs and levels of care.

Documented all activities and maintain clients records in accordance with regulatory and internal agency policy and procedures

Managed a state funded grant provided by DHA and DYCD for a Substance Abuse Prevention Program.

Four years as a Military Drug and Alcohol Counselor at the ADAPCP and liaison between substance abuse facilities and naval personnel

Working knowledge of the domains of risk reduction and increasing protective factors in substance abuse prevention. Ability to work within deadlines, good written, communications skills, and attention to details

Assessment case manager for homeless clients who were in need of referrals to NYC DHS homeless shelters or appropriate treatment modalities.

Conducted streamlined professional assessments and complete timely treatment referrals. Workable knowledge of OASAS 822, 819 and 828 programs and regulations

Familiar and proficient with STARS and DHS SCIMS

SPECIALIZATION

NYS OASAS - CASAC CERTIFICATE #19719 DECEMBER 2009

UNITED STATES NAVY - Sheppard AFB WITCHITA FALLS, TX 1995 - 1999

EDUCATION

LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY BROOKLYN, NY PRESENT

NYC COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY BROOKLYN, NY 2003 – 2006

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