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Services Training

Location:
Cleveland, OH
Posted:
September 11, 2013

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BELINDA M. HEARN

**** ****** **** **. ***. *D Smyrna, Georgia 30080

404-***-****

*************@*****.***

Highlights

An accomplished public sector professional with ten years of progressive experience

in program management, community outreach and partnership development.

Skilled in effectively building relationships with community partners in the private and

public sectors.

Strong knowledge of public laws, policies, and government sector administration.

Track record of collaborating effectively across all levels within an organization

A confident communicator with strong relationship building and training skills.

Excels in managing complex cases and programs; effectively managed a 500+ client

caseload.

Strong computer skills; extensive knowledge of a variety of software packages including

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Banner.

Education

Master of Public Administration 6/2008

Troy State University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice 7/1998

Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA

Career History

Clinical Care Consultant, Northside Psychological Services. Marietta, GA April 2013-

Present

Manage the plan of care for a caseload of patients through coordination of care with

clinicians and health care professionals.

Collect and enter patient demographic and insurance information into the system; verify

patient insurance coverage.

Acts as a liaison between the clinical staff, community organizations and social service

agencies.

Responsible for collecting socio-emotional, observational and medical data; generates

weekly and monthly reports.

Identify community resources and assist the patient in accessing healthcare services.

Reviews clinical documentation of clinical staff on a regular basis, including regular

chart audits.

Career Coordinator, Georgia Department of Labor. Marietta, GA August 2011-April 2013

Provided leadership and direction for individual assessments, career planning and

placement strategies.

Coordinated and implemented a school to work transition program requiring both local

and statewide travel.

Identified “at risk”, participants that met program criteria; built and maintained

community relationships with local businesses.

Developed and coordinated career counseling services and job search assistance.

Coordinated documentation and monitored the program effectiveness.

Engaged businesses in the community; invited speakers to provide internship mentors and

to expand job placement opportunities.

Led individual and group education sessions; provided instruction and training in a

classroom setting.

Senior Employment Development Coordinator, Baltimore County Government. Baltimore, MD

June 2009- March 2011

• Determined eligibility for multiple employment and training programs.

• Supervised, organized, searched and identified and implemented job development and

placement for Baltimore County Family Employment Support Program.

• Participated in the review and completion of eligibility employment assessments for

clients.

• Conducted presentations for employers about program and clients, using power point and

other presentation materials.

• Conducted workshops and presentations for clients on employment trends and job

opportunities.

• Developed private and public community partnerships to promote employment

opportunities for clients.

• Partnered with community organizations to address employment barriers for clients.

Juvenile Probation Officer, DeKalb County Juvenile Court. March 2006- June

2009

• Managed interview processes for individuals assigned to probationary status.

• Counseled clients and offered community resources referral for mental health services.

• Directed administration processes; prepared pre and post sentence reports for the courts.

• Managed client scheduling systems; coordinated client and agency appointments.

• Administered drug and alcohol screening programs and procedures.

• Served as a youth and community liaison; connected clients with appropriate services.

• Supervised client information; maintained case profiles in Banner computer systems.

• Analyzed and evaluate program services and worked with interdisciplinary teams for mental

health treatment services.

Juvenile Probation Officer, Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice March 2003-March

2006

• Administered probation services for youth committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

• Designed a youth professional development program geared towards supporting young adults

with employment training and job skills.

• Successfully managed a complex client caseload.

• Supervised youth services; ensured clients received psychological testing and mental health

services.

• Provided crisis counseling as well as counseled youth and families.

• Administered Comprehensive Risk and Needs Assessment, as well as drafted safety plans

for sex offenders.

• Attended release review hearings IEP meetings and interdisciplinary treatment teams.

• Responsible for making home and facility visits; traveled on a regular basis.



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