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
Skills
Work experiences
Medical Screener
Adventist Health
Mar 2021 ~ Present
Harm Reduction Specialist
Any Positive Chnage Inc.
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.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER
Homeless Youth Alliance/ San Francisco Needle Exchange & Redwood Empire Food Bank
Dec 2019 ~ Present
Helping out whenever I can wherever I am needed.
RESERVATIONS AGENT
Hornblower Cruises and Events
Jul 2019 ~ Mar 2020
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9 mosAnswered 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.
RETAIL SUPERVISOR
Glacier Bay Lodge Gift Shop
May 2018 ~ Aug 2019
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1 yr 4 mosReceived, processed, and stocked all gift shop inventory, Assisted all
customers, operated cash register, and prepared daily bank deposits.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
EcoWorld Termite
Jul 2012 ~ Aug 2018
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6 yrs 2 mosGeneral office duties including filing, invoicing, and data entry. Also responsible for the company's marketing and advertising.
OUTREACH COUNSELOR & CASE MANAGER
Homeless Youth Alliance
Jul 2015 ~ May 2018
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2 yrs 11 mosProvided harm reduction based street outreach, case management, and counseling to youth experiencing homelessness in San Francisco.
OVERDOSE PREVENTION TRAINER
The D.O.P.E. Project
May 2013 ~ Jul 2015
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2 yrs 3 mosProvided nonjudgmental support and information about harm reduction and overdose prevention. Distributed and trained people on how to use Narcan/ Naloxone for overdose reversal.
STUDIO ASSISTANT & PEER ADVOCATE
C.A.P. Hospitality House
Feb 2012 ~ Feb 2013
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1 yr 1 moSupported, assisted, and motivated participants to make art while practicing harm reduction. Assisted in managing the art studio by maintaining the expectations of Hospitality House.
Educations
UC BERKELEY EXTENSION
Non-Degree Program (e.g. Coursera certificate)・Drug and Alcohol Counseling
2014 - 2015
SAN FRANCISCO ART INSTITUTE
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)・Bachelor of Fine Arts
2002 - 2006
