Yvette Quinones

Yvette Quinones is an experienced Substance Abuse Counselor at the Center for Alternative Employment since April 2015, where responsibilities include conducting assessments based on the ACT model, crisis intervention, and leading team meetings on substance use issues. Concurrently, Yvette has served as a Case Manager at the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) since January 2012, collaborating with clinicians to assist individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system and ensuring substantial service delivery in the community. Previous experience includes a role as a Peer Specialist at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health from January 2010 to September 2011, where Yvette facilitated client orientation, provided peer support, and conducted surveys aligned with funding criteria. Yvette's educational background includes a CASAC degree in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling from the Resource Training Center (2011-2012).