JAMES M. RAGLAND

* **** Fairfield Estates Drive * Lithonia, Georgia

***** * 404-***-****

acdr31@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE Seeking employment within an organization which will allow

me the

opportunity to utilize my skills and training.

EDUCATION Correctional Counseling Inc., Conyers, Georgia

1998

Certificate of Completion (32 hours) Moral Reconation

Therapy

Certificate of Completion (32 hours) Domestic Violence

Treatment

Certified Family Violence

Intervention Prevention Facilitator (FVIP)

Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia

1989

Graduate Courses

South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South

Carolina 1980

Master of Education Degree in Guidance and Counselor

Education

South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South

Carolina 1974

Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education

EXPERIENCE Alliance Correctional Services, Conyers, GA

Feb. 2007 - Present

Tangu Counseling and Treatment

Services, Atlanta, GA July 2008 - Present

Georgia Intervention Network,

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Intervention Network,

Atlanta, GA Sep. 2006 - Present

Neighbor To Family, Atlanta, GA

Sep. 2006 - June 2011

Judicial Correction Services,

Inc, Atlanta, GA Feb. 2005 - Present

Believers of Change, Inc.,

Lithonia, GA Aug. 1999 - Present

Fulton County Human Services,

Office of Workforce Development, Atlanta, GA Sep.

2000 - Sep. 2006

Dekalb Technical Institute, Clarkston, GA

Oct. 1998 - June 2003

BI/CCS, Maximus, Conyers, GA

Aug. 1995 - June 2003

Center of Industry & Tech., Inc., Atlanta, GA

Sep. 1993 - Aug. 2000

Jefferson Place Transitional House, Atlanta, GA

Sep. 1993 - Sep. 1998

Case Management

Follow all confidentiality laws related to client

information; maintain client charts systematically and

maintain after-care files; assist intervention/ drug screen

clients on as needed basis; conduct client intakes on as

needed basis; interview individuals to assess social,

educational, and emotional capabilities and assist clients

with work plans in relations to compatibility; assist

clients with career development through job search

strategies and select training program resources

appropriate to client goals, levels of development, needs,

capacities, and interests; assist individuals through group

and individual experiences to develop attitudes and social

skills for improved career responsibilities; review service

plan and perform follow-up to determine quantity and

quality of service provided to clients and status of cases;

compile records and prepare weekly case reviews; discharge

/terminate clients and place progress notes in charts on

weekly basis; demonstrate high level of commitment, loyalty

and dedication to perform job responsibilities.

Counseling/Facilitation

Evaluate needs of clients in educational and treatment

setting; facilitate educational sessions on as need

basis and chart progress notes; select methods and

curriculum best suited to implement educational programs

for specific audiences; incorporate recovery dynamics and

relapse prevention in curriculum;

create environment conducive to clients attaining maximum

achievements;

provide individual and group guidance services relative to

clients' education and needs; suggest and present ideals or

corrective actions to assist clients in making better

adjustments and planning intelligent life goals; counsel

individuals or groups regarding psychological or emotional

problems, such as stress, anger management, domestic

violence, conflict resolution, self-esteem, substance

abuse, character development, family situation, using

evaluative techniques and implement therapeutic treatment

plans in educational and therapeutic setting; interview

clients to obtain relative information; select and

administer various assessments, personality inventories,

and educational tests; conduct relaxation exercises and

peer counseling groups; refer clients to supportive

services to supplement treatment and counseling.

J. Ragland

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HONORS &

ACHIEVEMENTS Dekalb County and GWOA Wrestling Official of the Year

1990 - 1991

Wrestling Coach of the Year 1976,

1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

MEAC Conference Champions 1980, 1981,

1982, 1983

ORGANIZATIONS &

AFFILIATIONS Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Georgia Wrestling Officials Association

National Wrestling Officials Association

Wrestling Officials 23 years

REFERENCES Furnished upon request.

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