Amy Castro

Experience

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  COCO'S RESTURANT

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1996

  SERVER/BANQUET COORDINATOR

  Maintain smooth operation of banquet facility. Assurance of safe and timely delivery of food and emphasis on presentation. Communicated professionally with staff,guests and stakeholders. Anticipated the needs of guests and responded to all guests with a positive attitude.

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  Dynamic New Visions

  Jan 1996 - Sept 2007

  House Manager

  Responsible in managing transitional housing facility for twenty two women. Facilitated weekly house meetings to discuss communal issues, problems, or situations. Served as conflict mediator for the residents. Conducted initial intake interviews and admission procedures.

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  Amy Castro

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2006

  Program Manager

  Directly supervise all program staff. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency policies and applicable laws. Facilitate the delivery of treatment services to participants through individual counseling, group process, multi family sessions, and educational groups. Program coordinator for residential/Outpatient Coordinator Casa de las Amigas Administered and met contractual provisions of government agencies and other contracted insurance providers. Implemented and supervised groups for Co-Occurring Disorders for three years. Work Supervised the Program Staff and delegated responsibilities. Show less

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  PCADD

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Executive Director

  Increased profits by 60% in one year through restructure of business line.Created new revenue streams through new marketing techniques. Prior to my arrival PCADD was over 100,00 in the whole and I was given the challenge to not only brake even in a 4 moth time frame but it was a landmark in the community. Known for overing 60 years of information and referral to people in need. I was able to turn that program around and it is striving to date. [actions].

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  Social Model Recovery Systems

  Mar 2006 - now

  Director of Screening & Assessment
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  AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

  Director of Screening & Assessment

  Managed a multidisplinary team of 22 professionals.; Responsible for assertaining the appropriate level of care for an individual and placing them into the caring degrees of treatment, follow-up after care placement upon completion along with medication management , sober living placement. Established and maintain goal oriented target goals for monthly assessments per clinician and met monthly budgets for 11 different programs to meet the State requirements. Diverse culture age ranges from 13 years old to 78 years old. to establish and main 11 programs wit the of the department and establish a high level of service. Respond to all telephone inquires for the multiple locations and conduct face to face interviews. Establish and maintain effective relationships and communication with the community and its stakeholders. Show less

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  AIR

  Feb 2014 - now

  Director of Admissions

  Prepared comprehensive treatment plans for clients and deemed appropriate placement. diligently management with Worked diligently with court officials to ensure that all legal aspects are addressed and monthly case is given to the client, family members as well as the attorney and probation department. Oversee and assess up to 90 clients a month.

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  Sierra Madre Catering

  Feb 2016 - now

  Catering Coordinator

  Sierra Madre catering is a full service contemporary catering and events company. Food is our passion, that's why we always use the finest and freshest!http://sierramadrecatering.com/(626) 408-5200

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  Friendly House Foundation

  Jun 2016 - now

  Program Director

  Directly supervise all program staff. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the agency policies and applicable laws. Facilitate the delivery of treatment services to participants through individual counseling, group process, multi family sessions, and educational groups. Program coordinator for residential/Outpatient Coordinator Casa de las Amigas Administered and met contractual provisions of government agencies and other contracted insurance providers. Implemented and supervised groups for Co-Occurring Disorders for three years. Work Supervised the Program Staff and delegated responsibilities. Show less