Overview
Work History
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Naivivi Montes Lopez

Los Angeles

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Angel Step
Bellflower
02.2021 - Current
  • Provided individual and group counseling sessions for clients struggling with addiction.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and needs.
  • Facilitated educational workshops on substance abuse prevention and recovery strategies,professional with Proven ability to lead teams, maintain safe and clean environments, and support through housing assistance, substance abuse services, and advocacy for minorities and children. Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Provided individual counseling and facilitated psychoeducational groups in a 32 bed residential facility

Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developed tailored, treatment plans for clients with co-occurring disorders.

Assisted beneficiaries develope coping skills to avoid relapse.

Gave group session on

Domestic Violence, CBT,living healthy,self care,personal goals,Money and relapse, parenting, emotional distress, negative thoughts, when cravings return, gas lighting, is it love or just abuse.

Educated beneficiaries on how to achieve personal goals, by providing positive. encouragement and feedback during treatment

  • Implemented de-escalation strategies during crisis situations, ensuring safety and stability within the residential environment.
  • Coordinated discharge planning, through improved aftercare support.
  • Housing referral
  • Outpatient referrals
  • Housing

Custodial Manager – West Orange Fit Body Boot Camp, Orange, CA (2013–2021

- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of facilities, restrooms, locker rooms, and common areas

- Performed floor care and light maintenance; ensured safe use of cleaning products

- Oversaw and scheduled a team of 21 staff across multiple locations

Paraeducator / Care Provider 2005-2013

Wideman Consulting Group, La Mirada, CA

- Provided one-on-one care, hygiene, mobility assistance, meals, and G-tube feeding

- Supported individualized goals; collaborated with families and teachers

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

40 Hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training & Certification (CDLF Counseling)

Ethnic and Boundaries Certification

Suicid risk assessment

HIV training

Narcan training

CPR expire 2028

Customer Service Management Certificate – Fullerton College, 2006

Continuing Education – North Orange Continuing Education

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Clean driving record • Reliable work history • Detail-oriented • Comfortable working with children and adults

Skills

  • SKILLS
  • Case Management & Client Advocacy
  • Housing Assistance (Section 8)
  • Substance Abuse Support Services
  • Documentation & Record Keeping
  • Communication & Interpersonal Skills
  • Crisis Intervention: Handling emergencies and managing volatile situations
  • Coordinating care, documenting records, and making referrals
  • Clinical Skills: Substance Use Disorders (SUD), Relapse Prevention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention
  • Residential Care: Intake Assessment, Treatment Planning, Case Management

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

40 Hour Domestic Violence Counselor Training & Certification (CDLF Counseling)

Ethnic and Boundaries Certification

Suicid risk assessment

HIV training

Narcan training

CPR expire 2028

Customer Service Management Certificate – Fullerton College, 2006

Continuing Education – North Orange Continuing Education

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Angel Step
02.2021 - Current
Naivivi Montes Lopez