David Garrity
Denver,CO
Summary
Hardworking and passionate man with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level part-time position being a support for seniors. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Help Telephone Line
NAMI Colorado
03.2017 - Current
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Spearheaded group counseling sessions to help individuals deal with Type and Type issues.
- Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Education
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts, Art Therapy
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY06.1981
High School Diploma - All Required
Honeoye Falls-Lima High School
Honeoye Falls, NY06.1978
Skills
- Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Crisis Services Coordination
- Crisis Situations
- Compassionate Care
- Community Outreach Programs
- Team Meetings
- Program Operations
- Client Advocacy
- Constructive Feedback
- Customer Satisfaction
Websites
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved potential issues which led to positive results via helpline and email.
- Attended and completed training for mental illness recovery support group.
- Achieved support groups results by offering mental health groups both in person, virtual, and hybrid.
- Collaborated with team of facilitators in the development of NAMI Connections support groups as a volunteer. I am a licensed state trainer for several different positions having to do with abuse, trauma, and mental illness.
- Used Microsoft Excel to create a database for members of NAMI Colorado and implementing tracking spreadsheets.
- Answered phone calls on the helpline for distraught family member and people suffering from mental illness.
Affiliations
State trainer for NAMI Colorado signature programs including NAMI Connections and Peer to Peer.
Licensed insurance agent from 2000- 2019
Additional Information
I have been on a health recovery journey for a long time, and am giving back what has helped me overcome many health related issues. Because of that, I have developed a deep sense of compassion for people that struggle with mental health related issues.
Timeline
Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Help Telephone Line
NAMI Colorado
03.2017 - Current
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts, Art Therapy
Monroe Community College
High School Diploma - All Required
Honeoye Falls-Lima High School
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