1. CHAQUANNA VASQUEZ
500 Thatford Avenue- Brooklyn, NY 11212
(347) 785-7325
References Available Upon Request
Objective
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To secure a position within your agency that will allow me to continue the development of my clinical skills and
personal growth.
Experience
4/2014-Present INSTISTUTE FORCOMMUNITYLIVING
Unit Counselor
Complete Intakes
Pack up beds for all curfew violators
Complete Incident reports
Prep Breakfast for the morning shift
Make bed changes. Progress notes and more in CARES
Perform any other tasks needed by supervisors
4/2010-10/2015 HELP USA NY, NY
Intake Coordinator
Input residents into the data base system and assign each resident a Case Manager.
Meet each new intake within 48 hours as per the mandates of Department of Homeless Services.
Complete the proper assessments and treatment plans and match resident with the appropriate
Case Manager.
Identify the appropriate housing for a case load of ten.
Write incident reports and submit to the proper personal.
Employ techniques to issue guidance to clients coping with substance abuse, suicidal impulses,
stress management, self-esteem, and issues associated with abuse and emotional health.
Conduct client interviews and employ problem solving techniques.
Handle crisis intervention matters by utilizing proper case management and referral procedures.
12/2009-3/2010 BRC,The Boulevard NY, NY
Site Supervisor
Supervise staff to ensure the daily operations of the facility.
Ensure the staff and residents are in compliance with the rules and regulations of the
facility; all residents receive their meals, proper bed assignments for new
admissions/overage and any emergency services.
Document all incidents through hourly notations and proper incident reports.
Conduct monthly evacuation drills and document accordingly.
Facilitate interventions among any residents or staff.
11/2008-11/2009 Urban Pathways/ NY, NY
Outreach Case Manager
Assist clients in identifying appropriate housing.
Assist client with the scheduling of appointments for medical, psychiatric, substance, and clinic
treatment.
Employ techniques to issue guidance to clients coping with substance abuse,suicidal impulses,
stress management, self-esteem,and issues associated with abuse and emotional health.
2. Conduct client interviews and employ problem solving techniques.
Handle crisis intervention matters by utilizing proper case management and referralprocedures.
03/2008-11/2008 Addison Search/ NY, NY
Counselor (temp)
Assist residents in identifying employment opportunities.
Assist residents in the completion and formation of resumes.
Participate in employment workshop.
Make telephone collaterals to realtors and real estate agencies in search of adequate housing.
02/2007-02/2008 Family Bodega/Family Justice, Brooklyn, NY
Family Case Manager
Provide treatment services for a caseload of forty-five.
Make home visits to participants.
Assist participants in identifying appropriate housing.
Assist participant to schedule appointments for medical, psychiatric, substance,and clinic
treatment.
Ensure that participants adhere to his or her mandates.
02/2007-7/2007 SCO/ Renaissance, Brooklyn, NY
Shift Supervisor-PerDiem
Supervise staff to ensure the daily operations of the facility.
Ensure the staff and residents are in compliance with the rules and regulations of the facility; all
residents receive their meals, proper bed assignments for new admissions/overage and any
emergency services.
Document all incidents through hourly notations and proper incident reports.
Conduct monthly evacuation drills and document accordingly.
Facilitate interventions among any residents or staff.
02/2005 -02/2007 BRC Adult Women Shelter, Brooklyn, NY
Substance Abuse Specialist
Conduct weekly formative groups to discuss self-empowerment strategies.
Assist in staff trainings for chart related duties.
Provide treatment services and plans for a caseload of thirty.
Assist residents’ complete HRA 2000’s and 2010e packages.
Assist participant to schedule appointments for medical, psychiatric, substance,and clinic
treatment.
Assist residents develop coping skills that lead to the completion of their goals within the
treatment plans.
Facilitate all interventions and some harm reduction techniques.
02/2004- 02/2005 BRC Adult Women Shelter, Brooklyn, NY
Shift Supervisor
Supervise staff to ensure the daily operations of the facility.
Ensure the staff and residents are in compliance with the rules and regulations of the facility; all
residents receive their meals, proper bed assignments for new admissions/overage and any
emergency services.
Document all incidents through hourly notations and proper incident reports.
Conduct monthly evacuation drills and document accordingly.
Facilitate interventions among any residents or staff.
