SELESHA GOWINS

Cell 718-***-****/ Home 718-***-****

acvlsx@r.postjobfree.com

Statement: Dedicated, experienced professional who enjoys working with populations at risk to help them achieve their potential.

Skills: Program design and implementation; therapeutic counseling (one on one and in groups); Microsoft® Office suite; ACS Connection system, client advocacy, report writing, staff supervision, long and short term goal setting

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

New York City College of Technology, City University of NY 1/2009

Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Concentration in Substance Abuse

Kingsborough Community College, City University of NY 6/2004

Associate Degree in Mental Health/Human Services

CASAC (Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) 6/2011

T Certification obtained (credential# 26203)

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

Federation of Organization Queens, NY

Care Coordinator 08/2015 – 04/2016

Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide care coordination services to a caseload of severely mentally ill adults and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders and/or medically ill individuals.

Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of assigned clients to document strengths, needs, goals and resources.

Direct communications with Managed Care Plans and Managed Long Term Care plans and serve as a single point of contact for class members enrolled in MLTC plans.

Ability to handle a case load of up to 45 clients and visit each on a monthly basis

Participates in the development/documentation /review and update of client centered comprehensive, integrated, interdisciplinary care plan in consultation with other team members to ensure focus on desired outcomes.

Maintain effective communications with client’s primary care physicians, substance abuse and mental health care providers, families, collateral resources and other Agency staff on behalf of clients.

Maintains documents, records and other related reports in an organized, timely and accurate manner

Coordinates care planning with other providers of services/ resources to ensure goal directed, collaborative care, including care transitions.

PSCH, Inc Queens, NY

Direct Support Professional 12/2013 - Present

Record daily data collection in individual records

Monitored medications for clients

Complete other charts, forms and records as required

Prepare and supervise meals according to diet and menu

Complete and assist individuals with housekeeping of the residence

Assist in organizing, supervising and participating in recreational activities

Assist individuals with personal hygiene

AABR, Inc. NY, NY

Residential Manager 12/2003 – 9/2014

Complete rehabilitation plans for annual and semi-annual meetings with consumers and their families.

Develop and implement short and long term planning goals with consumers.

Plan, coordinate, and supervise group recreation activities both on and off-site.

Supervise 10-12 direct care workers, ensuring that they carry out their duties to the fullest such as community inclusion and assisting consumers with activities of daily living.

Complete monthly billing data sheets as mandated by funding sources.

Proactively maintain a hazard-free environment to ensure the safety of consumers and staff.

Manage petty cash and personal allowances for the consumers.

Complete weekly payroll for staff.

Complete monthly schedule for staff

Participate in Human Right Committee meetings

Prepare and participate in Incident review meeting

Dispense medication and order medication

Schedule or assist with medical appointments

Ensure medical records are updated for individuals

Seamen’s Society for children and Family services Staten Island, NY

Caseworker 5/2012 – 1/2013

Held family reunification meetings to ensure stronger family dynamics

Engaging parents with children and siblings

Developed service plans for the children in the program

Complete monthly field work as required.

Complete monthly case notes in ACS connection system.

Complete permanency planning reports according to ACS guidelines.

Attend FTC conferences as required.

Schedule and monitor visits as needed.

Attend on- going training as required.

Coney Island Hospital Brooklyn, NY

Chemical Dependency Unit 8/2010 - 1/2011

Substance Abuse Counselor-Internship

Co-facilitated group therapy sessions to promote inclusion and input amongst all participants.

Completed substance abuse intake screenings and assessments.

Completed HIV/AIDS assessments.

Formulated inter-disciplinary clinical treatment plans.

Contact this candidate