Experience

Council on Alcoholism & Drug Abuse

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Perinatal Program Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Present

  The Perinatal Program offers both intensive outpatient drug and alcohol treatment for women parenting children under the age of 17 and a more intensive day treatment for pregnant and 60-days post- partum women. Both treatment programs provide onsite childcare for children six years and under. Transportation is provided to and from our treatment facility. Meals are provided for children in childcare and snacks are available to mothers in between group counseling sessions. Group counseling includes topics to assist women in the following areas: » Relapse prevention » Building self- esteem » Anger – management » Parenting education and child development Show less



The council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse

• Teen Court Case Manager

  • Dec 2006 - Oct 2007

  The Goals of the Teen Court Program Are: » Intervention: Diverts first-time offenders out of the traditional juvenile justice system. Staff may also refer juveniles and their families to comprehensive prevention, intervention and treatment programs. » Prevention: Prevents further delinquent acts by empowering and educating Santa Barbara’s youth. » Youth Development: Provides young people with avenues for positive development and personal success. » Accountability: Enables youth and families to take responsibility for juvenile crime. Show less