Wilbert Thomas Email & Phone Number

Highly motivated and well trained with expertise in dealing with Addiction Recovery, family and relational issues. Resourceful and focused professional with strong decision-making and organizational skills

• Group Director

  Out For Life Ministries

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Addiction & Recovery Counselor 2010 – 2014 Out For Life Ministries | Oakland Park, FLCo-managed all aspects of a faith-based addiction and recovery program/facility that served 25 young men and women at the Ministry’s onsite halfway house. Worked with residents who were court-ordered to attend. Managed a team who mentored and monitored residents’ progress. Ensured that residents maintained sobriety and recovered from relapses. Complied with HIPPA regulations.• Facilitated 12-Step Christian Recovery Program sessions with each resident• Mentored through Biblical teachings as well as educated on addiction and recovery processes• Created a recovery plans that included life skills training to facilitate successful re-entry into society• Updated the Florida Department of Corrections Probation Board on residents’ progress• Conduced community outreach to locate at-risk individuals• Followed-up with residents to prevent relapseAddiction Counselor/Student Leader 2005 – 2006Faith Farm Ministries | Boynton Beach, FL Mentored members of the Men’s Rehab Program at this faith-based Christian addiction and recovery center. Assisted in patient intake, transferring phone calls and performing general administrative duties.• Guided residents to develop life skills/tools to both aide in recovery and prevent relapse• Assisted in facilitating the 12-Step Christian Recovery Program