Christopher Wedel-RAC15989
El Monte,CA
Summary
I aim to leverage my experience and passion in youth development and reentry services, by working as a Youth Development Specialist. My focus is to create equitable and effective rehabilitative engagement opportunities; and to be a whole-hearted, and effective trauma-informed advocate for justice-involved youth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitioning Aged Youth Life Coach/Youth Case Manager
Anti-Recidivism Coalition
03.2023 - Current
- Developed culturally responsive programs to support the transition of justice-involved youth back into society
- Facilitated resources for community-based organizations serving as youth development hubs
- Coordinated with UCLA on the Universal Basic Income project tracking participation
- Engaged directly with youths through leadership development activities and coordinated multi-disciplinary teams to connect them to supportive services
- Direct involvement with the process of DJJ Reentry and SYTF step-downs from youth justice system, work with the court systems, probation and lawyers as a youth advocate and mentor.
Case Manager/Addiction Counselor
Iris Healing
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed individual case plans including treatment planning and relapse prevention strategies
- Partnered with educational institutions to facilitate enrollment processes for clients
- Created special curriculum addressing substance use disorder issues among young people.
Office Intern
Anti-Recidivism Coalition
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated reentry support for formerly incarcerated individuals by connecting them with various organizations
- Assisted parolees prepare for their hearings while maintaining organized documentation of service needs.
Offender Mentor/Group Facilitator
State of California
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Worked in the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment (ISUDT) program with justice involved individuals that suffered from SUD issues
- Created treatment plans based on the one-on-one interaction with clients
- Created curriculum that deals specifically with insight into criminal, and gang involvement, as well as relapse prevention
- Facilitated groups and documented group participation.
Education
Associate in Social and Behavioral Sciences -
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CAAddiction Studies Program -
East Los Angeles College
Los Angeles, CAAssociate in Business -
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA01.2021
Skills
- Project Management
- Collaborative Coordination
- Culturally Responsive Programming
- Leadership Development Training
- Relationship-Based Contract Management
- Outreach & Engagement Strategies
- Conflict De-escalation
- Anti-Racism Practices
- Healing-Centered Practices
Certification
- Certified Reentry Coach (Cal-State Long Beach and Project Rebound)
- Prevention Specialist (East LA College)
- Certified in Microsoft Word (Sierra Adult School)
Group Facilitation Experience
- Thinking for a Change
- Helping Men Recover
- Criminals and Gangmembers Anonymous
- Domestic Violence
- Seeking Safety
- Healthy Relationships
- Addictive Behavior and Criminal Thinking
- Parenting from the Inside
Timeline
Transitioning Aged Youth Life Coach/Youth Case Manager
Anti-Recidivism Coalition
03.2023 - Current
Case Manager/Addiction Counselor
Iris Healing
09.2022 - 09.2023
Office Intern
Anti-Recidivism Coalition
08.2022 - 03.2023
Offender Mentor/Group Facilitator
State of California
01.2016 - 01.2022
Associate in Social and Behavioral Sciences -
Coastline Community College
Addiction Studies Program -
East Los Angeles College
Associate in Business -
Coastline Community College
- Certified Reentry Coach (Cal-State Long Beach and Project Rebound)
- Prevention Specialist (East LA College)
- Certified in Microsoft Word (Sierra Adult School)
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