Debra Greenan
Weymouth,United Kingdom
Summary
I am a compassionate professional with extensive experience in delivery a variety of interventions and community outreach. I have proven ability to support individuals facing challenges and facilitate positive behavioural changes. Expertise in communication and active listening, with a strong understanding of mental health, homelessness, neurodiversity, drug and alcohol dependency and safeguarding vulnerable adults. I am committed to delivering impactful services through, problem solving, trauma-informed and person-centred practices.
I am organised and dependable with 30 years of experience. I am adept at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Complex lives drug and alcohol recovery worker
The Bus Shelter Dorset
Weymouth, Dorset
2021.07 - Current
- I actively participate in ongoing professional development opportunities-staying abreast of latest trends in addiction recovery field.
- I monitor service user progress regularly, adapting treatment plans and risk assessments as needed for optimal results.
- I develop individual recovery plans with service users to foster independence and resilience.
- I am proactive in delivering harm reduction strategies effectively-improved overall safety within service and when on outreach.
- I collaborate with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- I perform daily administrative tasks efficiently-maintained smooth operations in a fast-paced setting.
- Assisted in the coordination of multidisciplinary team meetings, improving service delivery.
- I deliver training workshops on relapse prevention strategies, strengthening service user skills for recovery.
- I conduct thorough assessments of client needs to inform suitable treatment approaches.
- I liaise closely with external agencies to coordinate appropriate referral pathways for clients requiring additional support services.
- Enhanced client wellbeing with provision of emotional support during difficult periods.
Adult Social Care Residential Rehab assessor
Leicester City Council
Leicester, Leicestershire
2019.08 - 2021.03
- Receive referrals from services and individuals to assess suitability for residential rehab funding. Building up a rapport with the service users within in a specific timeline.
- Ensure compliance with Community Care funding criteria.
- Liaison with drug and alcohol recovery services, social workers, mental health services and other social care agencies relating to risk factors and service users engagement.
- Liaison and referral to residential rehabs nationwide.
- Regular liaison with my manger and Public health commissioners.
- Informing service users of agreed funding, providing them with information with regard to available residential rehab spaces, so that they could make informed decisions about their therapeutic treatment. Arranging telephone assessments with the treatment providers.
Education
BA Honours - Public Administration and Management
Demonfort University
Leicester 1991.09 - 1993.07
Skills
- Community outreach experience
- Actively listening
- Psychological support
- Therapeutic communication
- Trauma-Informed care approach
- Computer literate
- Safeguarding procedures
- Resilience under pressure
- Legislation knowledge
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Complex lives drug and alcohol recovery worker
The Bus Shelter Dorset
2021.07 - Current
Adult Social Care Residential Rehab assessor
Leicester City Council
2019.08 - 2021.03
BA Honours - Public Administration and Management
Demonfort University
1991.09 - 1993.07