Brianna Kaalakea Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

Ensures the RTH operates in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules, client rights and company policies.Oversees the daily operation of the RTH to ensure that the home maintains health and safety standards and provides a “homelike” environment to our residents. This is achieved through direct involvement in tasks and the delegation of duties to reporting staff.Responsible for maintaining facility staffing patterns and hiring new team members. Oversees the training of new hires and ongoing bi-weekly supervisions for direct reports. Assists in crisis management and handle correspondence with County, medical providers, court representatives, and guardians. Am available 24/7 for crisis consultation and assistance for frontline staff on a tri-weekly rotational basis.Manages medication ordering, organization, and audits through routine contact with prescribers and pharmacy staff to coordinate stocking.Facilitates the move-in and move out process for potential and current residents in the RTH and completes all correspondence and actions necessary in affiliation with screening new residents for move-in.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• This team was formed to provide diverse voices who are versed in communicating through a DEI lens to enact positive change within a company.• Participated in a year-long training course that educated the team on DEI, change initiative efforts, and multi-lens perspective holding.• Assisted in the hiring process for the current VP of Human Resources and DEI by applying concepts learned in DEI team meetings and guiding upper management in the application of these new concepts.• Currently assisting in the development and updating of policies that reflect New Narratives’ DEI goals.• Assists in the monitoring and engaging of company effectiveness in DEI efforts.

Ensures the RTH operates in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules, client rights and company policies.Oversees the daily operation of the RTH to ensure that the home maintains health and safety standards and provides a “homelike” environment to our residents. This is achieved through direct involvement in tasks and the delegation of duties to reporting staff.Responsible for maintaining facility staffing patterns and hiring new team members. Oversaw the training of new hires and ongoing bi-weekly supervisions for direct reports. Assists in crisis management and handled corresponding with County, medical providers, court representatives, and guardians.Manages medication ordering, organization, and audits through routine contact with prescribers and pharmacy staff to coordinate stocking.

Drug And Alcohol Addiction Residential Home

• Promoted to a team lead position after Program Manager and Facility Administrator assessment where it was determined that my dedication to team building and program/client success were shown to be outstanding.• Trained in best practices when assisting in recruitment/hiring efforts and have participated in hiring committees and interviews.• Co-facilitated an Illness Management and Recovery group in addition to leading skills training sessions.• Facilitated one-on-one counseling sessions with residents when they needed space to process emotions and create action plans.• Helped residents navigate crisis situations through grounding techniques and motivational interviewing.• Oversaw maintenance of facility safety and sanitation practices.• Managed the coordination of medication refills and proper administration practices in alignment with program medication protocols.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• Facilitated counseling sessions and helped residents navigate emotions and crisis scenarios through motivational interviewing and other therapeutic trauma informed care practices/techniques.• Assisted residents with ADL’s and routine drug screening in accordance with housing requirements.• Completes impartial and specific medical documentation necessary for record keeping in regards to client interactions and incidents.• HIPPA and client/patient rights proficient to ensure quality care.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• Organized events for Portland State University's housing on the west side of campus.• Assigned responsibilities to team members and ensured that tasks were completed.• Engaged in community outreach to ensure that events catered to the community's needs and desires.

Hilo, Hawaii

Company President / Vice PresidentJunior Achievement “Aloha Supplied” Mini Company / Hilo, HI / July 2012- June 2014• Created a supportive community atmosphere through group meetings, informal discussions and relationship building tasks/games.• Oversaw and participated in company production of various products that were to be sold.• Worked as a sales representative during company sponsored events.• Oversaw the company's accounting and money management.• Worked with other organizations to put together community service opportunities for company members.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology, Social Science, Liberal Studies

Activities and Societies: Graduated Summa Cum Laude

High School Diploma, Business And Leadership Academy