Paolo Spalenza
London
Summary
IDVA and substance misuse practitioner with a robust foundation in effective communication and motivational interviewing, adept at problem-solving and collaborative strategies. Demonstrates empathy and compassion in care planning and risk management, with a proven ability to advocate for clients through crisis intervention. Committed to cultural awareness and proficient in time and case management, aiming to leverage these skills towards impactful advocacy roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Navigator Practitioner
V-I-A Greenwich
London
06.2022 - Current
- Managing a complex caseload of clients with substance and alcohol misuse, mental health, safeguarding issues and domestic abuse.
- Carrying out risk assessment through the systematic process of identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing risks, and implementing strategies to mitigate those risks.
- Working closely with clients to created the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on the pathway of recovery.
- Providing continuity of care through effective multi-agency working, care coordination, key work responsibilities, and intervention delivery.
- Employing trauma-informed practices for individuals affected by trauma to prevent re-traumatization and to improve treatment outcomes.
- Improving continuity of care by developing and maintaining relationships with local authorities and partnership agencies, which has been instrumental in enhancing collaborative efforts.
- Participating in MAPPA and MARAC panels, contributing to coordinated support for high-risk individuals.
- Managing safeguarding processes for vulnerable adults and children.
- Delivering presentation to colleagues and partnership agencies specifically around LGBT+ issues, domestic abuse and harm reduction strategies.
- Developing and facilitating therapeutic group sessions that addressed the specific needs of the clients.
- Conducting assessments and creating individualized care plans, utilizing a range of psychosocial tools to help clients achieve their goals.
- Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care.
- Managing volunteers through regular supervision.
- Delivering harm reduction interventions to individual who access treatment as well as training to partnership agencies in the community.
Volunteer Recovery Practitioner
V-I-A Greenwich
London, Greenwich
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted triage assessments for substance misuse support to prioritise client needs.
- Delivered training on substance misuse to partnership agencies, enhancing service delivery.
- Supported key worker in co-facilitating group sessions, promoting collaborative practices.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to improve inter-agency communication.
Education
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art and Design
London College of Fashion
London 10.2002 - 06.2004
Skills
- Effective communication
- Motivational interviewing
- Problem solving
- Collaborative strategies
- Empathy and compassion
- Care planning and risk management
- Advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Cultural awareness
- Time and case management
Languages
Italian
Native
Certification
Independent domestic violence advisor (IDVA) training Lev 3
Recovery Competency Framework NVQ lev 3
Timeline
Navigator Practitioner
V-I-A Greenwich
06.2022 - Current
Volunteer Recovery Practitioner
V-I-A Greenwich
10.2020 - 05.2022
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art and Design
London College of Fashion
10.2002 - 06.2004
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