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Harm Reduction Specialist
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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

  • Statut Actuel
    Employé
  • Profession
    Other
  • Fields
    Santé
  • Expérience professionnelle
    Plus de 15 ans (10 à 15 ans pertinente)
  • 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
    Temps partiel
    Intéressé par le travail à distance
  • Desired positions
    Harm Reduction Specialist
  • Lieu de travail désiré
    Lake County, CA, USA
  • Freelance
    Je ne suis pas indépendant

Work Experience

Medical Screener

mars 2021 - Présent
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Harm Reduction Specialist

janv. 2021 - Présent
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

déc. 2019 - Présent
Helping out whenever I can wherever I am needed.
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RESERVATIONS AGENT

juil. 2019 - mars 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

mai 2018 - août 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

juil. 2012 - août 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

juil. 2015 - mai 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

mai 2013 - juil. 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

févr. 2012 - févr. 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