Counselor/ Manager

Alesa M. Simmons, CASAC T

**** ********** ****** #**

Bronx, NY 10467

Cell: 646-***-****

*************@*******.***

Objective

A challenging and rewarding position in the Substance Abuse field working with multi- populations

Summary

• Responsible for conducting and overseeing evaluations of Assessments and Intakes performed by counselors

• Success with populations of offenders

• Comfortable with urban environment

. Well - Organized, Punctual, Reliable, Able to follow directives well

Certifications

CASAC T #19721 (CASAC eligible)

Argus Career Training Institute

Katrina Haslip Law Technical Assistance Program

Exponents (Arrive Cycle 17)

HIV Outreach Initiative/ Strengthening Families

Employment History

9/2009 – Present Primary Counselor

Addicts Rehabilitated Center, Manhattan, NY

Work closely with a caseload of 15-17 clients to assist with goals and objectives to obtain during their treatment process. Work with population of Ex-offenders, MICA , Legal mandates, and ACS/ Dyfs cases. Perform 3 days Initial Treatment Plans with new client to enroll into the program, Perform Treatment Plans and Bio- Psychosocial with caseload. Facilitate groups around Drug Education, Alcohol Awareness, HIV/STD Awareness, Family Counseling/ Interpersonal skills. Escort clients to HRA and group functions.

6/2009 – 9/2009 Intake Specialist / Group Facilitator

PAC Program of Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Perform Assessments with various consents, Locator, Initial Determination, PAS 44, PAS 61, Bio psychosocial and other forms to enroll new clients into the program. Facilitated groups around Domestic Violence, Anger Mgmt, Coping Skills, Relapse Prevention, Early Recovery, Relapse Recidivism, Chemical Dependence, and Marijuana Cessation.

9/2005 – 8/2008 Primary Counselor / Intake Specialist / Outreach

Elmcor Youth and Adult Services , Corona , NY

Perform Assessments and Intake Paperwork to enroll new client’s. Perform various Treatment Plans, Facilitate Groups and One on One counseling sessions with a caseload of 25-30 client’s. Work closely with NYS Division of Parole, NYC Department of Probation, Queens and Brooklyn Treatment Court, Misdemeanor Courts, and Queens TASC. Implement on monthly basis (stats) for number of client’s enrolled into program for OASAS.

6/2006 – 8/2006 Counselor / Crew Chief

Argus Community Inc, Bronx, NY

Provided counseling for participants from Mica Programs and other Modalities to engage back into the workforce. Performed evaluations with a caseload of 20 participants and facilitated work- experience groups and monitored participants in the field. Conducted orientation groups and paperwork to enroll new participants.

4/2005 - 10/2005 Intern

Palladia, Inc New York, NY

Provided counseling to male residents who were formerly abusers and incarcerated. Performed various treatment plans to help residents reach their goals, facilitated groups, other house activities, monitored and answered phones.

8/2003 – 7/2004 Peer Counselor ( Educator)

Citiwide Harm Reduction Bronx NY

Facilitated support groups and performed outreach to individuals of different backgrounds at SRO’S and HASA center and communities.

Education

1/2008 - Present College of New Rochelle (MAJOR PSY)

Bronx, NY (Estimated graduation 9/2011)

9/2008 – 11/2008 Georgia Military College (MAJOR PSY)

Milledgeville, GA

8/2004-10/2005 Argus Career Training Institute (CASAC T)

Bronx, NY

8/1988 Adult Education (GED

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