Milton S. Cook
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Substance Abuse Counselor with a strong background in addiction recovery, case management, and group facilitation. Seeking to leverage over two decades of experience in rehabilitation, peer mentorship, and program support to contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven organization focused on recovery and reentry.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Substance Abuse Counselor
Horizon Services, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
- Provide counseling and supervision to clients in residential recovery programs.
- Conduct intake assessments and collaborate on individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate group sessions and provide crisis intervention as needed.
- Maintain case documentation and participate in team meetings for care coordination.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs and goals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote peer support and recovery strategies.
- Mentored junior counselors in best practices for client engagement and therapeutic techniques.
- Advocated for clients' rights and access to community resources for sustained recovery support.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Taught substance abuse classes to help clients understand consequences of drug and alcohol use.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary, deescalating situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
Various Positions
California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR)
01.1997 - 01.2023
- Teacher's Aide: Assisted educational staff with lesson preparation and student support.
- PIA Kitchen - Main Cook: Managed food preparation and kitchen operations for large-scale meal service.
- Food Manager's Clerk: Maintained inventory records, supply orders, and compliance logs.
- Building Porter: Responsible for sanitation, maintenance requests, and facility upkeep.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
Certificate - Business Compensation
Baylor University
High School Diploma -
CDGR Education Program
Completed 1 Year -
Coastline Community College
Skills
- Case management
- Clinical documentation
- Client confidentiality
- Relapse prevention
Certification
- Registered Substance Abuse Counselor
- Case Management & Client Intake
- Anger Management Facilitator
- Domestic Violence Facilitator
- Gang & Criminal Behavior Awareness Facilitator
- Victim Awareness Facilitator
- Alternatives to Violence Project Facilitator
- Working with LGBTQ+ Children and Youth
- Behavioral Health for Transgender and Non-Binary Individuals
- Certificate in Business Compensation - Baylor University
Objective
Castro Valley, CA, 94544, Dedicated and compassionate Registered Substance Abuse Counselor with a strong background in addiction recovery, case management, and group facilitation. Seeking to leverage over two decades of experience in rehabilitation, peer mentorship, and program support to contribute meaningfully to a mission-driven organization focused on recovery and reentry.
Timeline
Registered Substance Abuse Counselor
Horizon Services, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Various Positions
California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR)
01.1997 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
CDGR Education Program
Completed 1 Year -
Coastline Community College
Certificate - Business Compensation
Baylor University