Sarah Marie Harper 13555 Elk Ridge Court Corona, CA 92880 (714) 944-4692 Professional Objective Seeking a career

opportunity that will utilize my skills in communication, my ab ility to prioritize and multitask, along with my ambition and commitment to exce llence. Education University of Southern California - currently working on completing an MSW Chapman University -BA degree in Sociology, emphasis on Social Welfare 2010 Mt. San Antonio College- Obtained AS degree in Social Science, Certification for American Sign Language Interpreting, Certification for Drug and Alcohol Counsel ing - CATC certified #1645-I - 2000-2006 La Habra High School 1992 - 1996. Professional Background Crittenton Child and Family Services CD Counselor responsible for individule counseling, group sessions, AA meetings, and treatment planning. Youth Leadership Academy/ Juvenile Hall/ Youth Guidance Center - Orange, CA February 2009 - Present Addiction Counselor Assumes responsibility for assessments on each new juvenile case, individual co unseling, charting, escort clients to AA meetings, and join enrichment activitie s. I also facilitate groups including life skills, process groups, and education groups. West Youth and Family Resource Center - Westminster, CA S eptember 2007- January 2008 Addiction Counselor Assumes responsibility for assessments on each new juvenile case, individual cou nseling, charting, escort clients to AA meetings, and join enrichment activities. I also facilitate groups including life skills, proc ess groups, and education groups. Providence Community Services September 2007 - Present Pacifica Recovery Center - Upland, CA May 2007 - Sept ember 2007 Case Manager/Counselor/Meal Coordinator Assumes responsibility for counseling eating disorder patients and participati ng in group functions. Meal coordinating would include planning with nutritionis t, ordering, preparing, and serving. Awakenings - Whittier, CA March 2005 - August 2007 Intern /Counselor/volunteer Facilitate groups (process, CD education, step presentation), 1:1 sessions, ch art on caseload, discharge planning, conducted psychsocials, completed treatment plans, implement consequences when necessary, mon

itor clients taking medication, administer drug tests, escort clients to meetin gs, answer phones. Curves For Women - La Habra, CA October 2004 - May 2007 Personal Trainer/Sales Responsible for selling memberships or representing program to anyone intereste d. Personal training, meal planning, motivating. Dr.(tm)s Hospital - West Covina, CA Intern/Counselor Working with dually diagnosed adult client providing 1:1 sessions, chart on case load, discharge planning, conducted psych-socials, completed treatment plans, mo nitor clients taking medication, administer drug tests, run process groups. Anaheim Hills Golf Course - La Habra, CA April 2001- June 2003 Bartender Responsible for tending drinks, serving, drink cart, waitressing. Fullerton Golf Course September 1999 - April 2001 Bartender Responsible for tending drinks, serving, drink cart, waitressing 24 Hour Fitness - Orange, CA November 1998 - February 1999 Receptionist Front Desk. Answering phones and checking members in. *I am also an active volunteer in my community, especially in the animal rescue world. I spend time advocating and finding homes for lost and abandoned pets.

Reference:

Darlyne Pettinicchio, Probation Director (Retired) (714) 514-0111 Dr. John K. Smith, Ph.D, L.C.S.W.

CAADE (714) 812-6936 Dr. Mehjabeen Ali Ph.D (714) 767-1937 Devon Robertson MFT, PPS (714) 715-1331 Ashley Richmond, CADAC (714) 341-3069