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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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