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Erin Ruch

Harm Reduction Specialist
I come to the table with several years of experience in Harm Reduction and various types of employment. I am friendly, creative, engaging and patient. I am comfortable working with diverse populations. I also hold strong attention to detail, communication, and problem solving. I am trained in de-escalation, motivational interviewing, overdose prevention and multiple computer programs.
Adventist Health
UC BERKELEY EXTENSION
Hidden Valley Lake, CA, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Employed
  • Profession
    Other
  • Fields
    Health
  • Work experience
    More than 15 years (10-15 years relevant)
  • Management
    I've had experience in managing 1-5 people
  • Skills
    Word
    Excel
    PowerPoint
    Salesforce
    Google Cloud Platform
    photoshop
  • Highest level of education
    Master

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Part-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Harm Reduction Specialist
  • Desired work locations
    Lake County, CA, USA
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

Medical Screener

Mar 2021 - Present
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Harm Reduction Specialist

Jan 2021 - Present
I am responsible for direct service provision, educational programming and community outreach. I help provide participants with tools and information to help live healthier lives. I also provide overdose prevention training to individuals who use substances.
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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

Dec 2019 - Present
Helping out whenever I can wherever I am needed.
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RESERVATIONS AGENT

Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
9 mos
Answered calls and all general inquiries, while working on projects between calls. Closed sales and maximized revenue. Processed all reservation requests and confirmed reservations. Communicated with customers in person, by phone, or by electronic communication. Used multiple computer programs.
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RETAIL SUPERVISOR

May 2018 - Aug 2019
1 yr 4 mos
Received, processed, and stocked all gift shop inventory, Assisted all customers, operated cash register, and prepared daily bank deposits.
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OFFICE ASSISTANT

Jul 2012 - Aug 2018
6 yrs 2 mos
General office duties including filing, invoicing, and data entry. Also responsible for the company's marketing and advertising.
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OUTREACH COUNSELOR & CASE MANAGER

Jul 2015 - May 2018
2 yrs 11 mos
Provided harm reduction based street outreach, case management, and counseling to youth experiencing homelessness in San Francisco.
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OVERDOSE PREVENTION TRAINER

May 2013 - Jul 2015
2 yrs 3 mos
Provided nonjudgmental support and information about harm reduction and overdose prevention. Distributed and trained people on how to use Narcan/ Naloxone for overdose reversal.
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STUDIO ASSISTANT & PEER ADVOCATE

Feb 2012 - Feb 2013
1 yr 1 mo
Supported, assisted, and motivated participants to make art while practicing harm reduction. Assisted in managing the art studio by maintaining the expectations of Hospitality House.

Education

Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)
Drug and Alcohol Counseling
2014 - 2015
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Bachelor of Fine Arts
2002 - 2006