URSULA MONICA RIVERS

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position that will enable me to utilize counseling skills to help clients overcome obstacles and improve their quality of life.

FUNCTIONAL

Extraordinary knowledge and experience in counseling theory and methods.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to work in crisis situations

Client intake and assessment

Client education & High risk prevention counseling

Case documentation and reporting

EDUCATION

? January 2010 ? December 15, 2012 South University Columbia, SC

Masters of Professional Counseling Program GPA 3.94

? June 1985-May 1990 College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Bachelors of Arts in Biology

? August 1994-June 1996 Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA Associates of Arts in Respiratory Therapy

EMPLOYMENT

Independent Insurance Broker July 2011-present

? Interview prospective clients to obtain data about their financial resources and needs

? Call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy

? Customize insurance programs to suit individual clients

Crisis Counselor The Cooperative Ministry Columbia, SC January 2012 ?January 2013

? Provided crisis intervention and case management services to low income clients and homeless veterans

? Assisted clients in developing measurable steps to address their causes of homelessness and unemployment

? Helped eligible families receive supportive services

? Assisted clients through career counseling and mental health counseling

? Identified community resources to assist clients in successful completion of their service plans

? Ensured compliance of services with established policies and procedures

? Assisted veterans in supportive services to obtain VA benefits

Counselor Intern Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School October 2011-April 2012

? Assisted with helping at risk youth move past obstacles through weekly individual and group counseling sessions

? Wrote treatment plans in accordance with the DSM-IV

? Conducted individual counseling sessions and other job assistance activities such as career planning after graduation, resume writing tips and mock interviews

? Tracked the progress of cadets through daily sessions with cadre and faculty

? Motivated cadre with implementing behavioral changes through behavioral counseling techniques and lifestyle changes

Community Advocate Palmetto Health Columbia, SC School year 2010-2011

? Provided teen pregnancy prevention education at a minimum of 4-6 hours per week to middle school and high school students during their lunch period

? Facilitated group activities involving teens in group discussions

? Served as liaison between school(s) and Palmetto Health System

Volunteer Life Coach Alston Wilkes Society Columbia, SC September 2010 ? May 2011

? Served as a Life Coach to offenders scheduled for release by helping to ensure that their transition from prison into the community is safe and successful

? Provided pre- and post-release mentoring

? Demonstrated lifestyle and parenting skills through mock lessons

Military History Instructor (Pilot Project) ACEP Fort Jackson, SC July 2009 to November 2009

? Provided education to Soldiers in Basic Combat Training (BCT) about the origins and evolution of BCT tasks

? This psycho educational project was delivered as a part of a study conducted by the Army Center for Enhanced Performance and the Army Joint Chiefs of Staff

? Data collection through control and experimental groups

? Implemented mental fitness exercises to alleviate combat stress

Homemaker August 2002 ? July 2009

? Stay at home parent to my two children while supporting Military spouse through deployments and duty station transitions

? Provided home school education

Respiratory Therapist Roper Hospital, Charleston, SC August 1996- July 2002

? Specialized healthcare practitioner that cared for patients who had trouble breathing; for example, from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema

? Provided emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, stroke, drowning, and other life threatening illnesses

Student/Homemaker June 1990-June 1996

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS/LICENSURES)

? American Counseling Association (ACA)

? Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society for Counselors

? Court Appointed Special Advocate (Guardian Ad Litem)

? South Carolina Insurance Producers License (Life & Health)

? License Professional Counselor ( Eligible)

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