Compassionate Residential Counselor offering 7 years of hands-on experience implementing recovery methods, assisting with mental and behavioral challenges, and supporting resident goals while encouraging responsibility and independence. Motivational and warm professional certified in numerous intervention and resolution strategies. Commended for enhancing the standard of living by 60% by facilitating and executing activities to encourage social interaction among residents. Ambitious lifelong learner that has recently graduated which enables me the opportunity to return to a career in an area that I am passionate about. Skilled in working with vulnerable populations from a client-focused and culturally sensitive approach. Adaptable and driven with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.