Edwiena McGuire
Cortez
Summary
Dedicated case manager with a strong background in peer support and resource coordination. Expertise in relationship building and relapse prevention, ensuring clients achieve housing stability and personal accountability. Committed to enhancing client well-being through targeted support and crisis resolution.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live-In House Manager
Fresh Start Accountability Housing
Mesa, AZ
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Oversaw maintenance requests, ensuring timely resolutions and quality living conditions.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure environment for residents and staff.
- Conducted regular assessments of resident progress, providing constructive feedback and support.
- Provided support during times of crisis or emergency situations by acting decisively under pressure.
- Supervised home renovations and repairs, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Ensured a clean and well-maintained living environment with thorough organization and housekeeping skills.
- Provided support for each resident according to where they were in their recovery.
- Administered random drug testing.
Truck Driver/Assistant Manager of Operations
Straughn Trucking
Phoenix, AZ
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Assisted drivers with loading and unloading freight, ensuring efficient transport operations.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate schedules and routes for timely deliveries.
- Conducted routine inspections of transport vehicles to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in training new team members on safe handling of cargo and operational procedures.
- Fostered a collaborative environment within the team, contributing to enhanced productivity and morale.
- Contributed to route optimization efforts by suggesting alternative paths based on local traffic patterns or construction zones, reducing overall travel time for deliveries.
- Assisted driver in managing paperwork such as bills of lading and delivery confirmations, ensuring accurate record-keeping for each shipment.
- Reduced accidents and maintained safety standards by conducting regular vehicle inspections and reporting any issues to the driver or supervisor.
- Maintained a clean and organized truck, contributing to a professional company image for clients and customers.
- Enhanced company reputation by adhering to all local and federal transportation regulations during deliveries.
- Communicated with hot plant and other drivers and customer to ensure safety and satisfactory results.
Health and Wellness Navigator /Case Manager
Community Bridges Inc.
Mesa, AZ
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Supported clients in identifying housing, recovery, and wellness goals while fostering independence and personal accountability.
- Assisted clients in securing stable housing accessing community resources for continued recovery.
- Collaborated with behavioral health professionals, case managers, and social service agencies to coordinate holistic care.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation to track client progress and outcomes.
- Conducted regular wellness and housing check-ins, ensuring safe living conditions and emotional support.
- Utilized peer support principles to share lived experience and enspire hope in recovery.
- Advocate for clients' needs with landlords, agencies, and treatment providers.
- Monitored clients progress, provided relapse prevention support, and celebrated milestones in recovery and housing stability.
Education
No Degree - Substance Abuse Counseling And Psychology
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZHigh School Diploma -
Southwest Open Charter School
Cortez, CO05-2002
PRSS, TIC, MI, SFBI - Addiction Support. Peer Support
Just 1 Life Services
Mesa, AZSober House Management - Supporting Recovery Housing And Addiction
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ05-2006
No Degree - Early Childhood Development And Education
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ06-2003
Skills
- Peer support & advocacy
- Housing stabilization & resource coordination
- Motivational interviewing
- Relapse prevention planning
- Client documentation & case management
- Trauma informed care
- Crisis intervention & prevention
- Confidentiality & ethics
- Relationship building & empowerment strategies
- Goal setting and accountability support
Certification
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
- PRSS- Peer Support Recovery Specialist
- CPR/BLS/FA- First Aid Certified
- HM-Recovery House Management
Timeline
Live-In House Manager
Fresh Start Accountability Housing
10.2025 - 05.2026
Truck Driver/Assistant Manager of Operations
Straughn Trucking
08.2025 - 05.2026
Health and Wellness Navigator /Case Manager
Community Bridges Inc.
08.2024 - 11.2024
No Degree - Substance Abuse Counseling And Psychology
Mohave Community College
High School Diploma -
Southwest Open Charter School
PRSS, TIC, MI, SFBI - Addiction Support. Peer Support
Just 1 Life Services
Sober House Management - Supporting Recovery Housing And Addiction
Arizona State University
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Mohave Community College
No Degree - Early Childhood Development And Education
Mohave Community College