Supervisor Manager

NATALIE J. MILLS________________________________________________

**** ********** ** *** **** 303-

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Colorado Springs, Co 80906

abi666@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

A challenging position in the Human Services area where my strong

interpersonal skills and professionalism can be utilized with opportunity

for advancement and further education.

EXPERIENCE

Spanish Peaks Mental Health Center-Pueblo, Co July

2008-Present

Mental Health Worker III/ Child Case Manager: Supervisor- Stacy

Hladek

. Conduct intake assessments on children 0-18 years of age and link with

appropriate services.

. Perform school/daycare/home observations to assess individual needs

and appropriate level of care.

. Manage caseload of 10-20 children to maintain continuity of care

between therapist and Dr.

. Provide support to families in the home to help implement behavior

modifications and parenting skills.

Internship January 2010-

August 2010

. Conduct crisis evaluations to determine appropriate level of care for

individuals

. Provide crisis services and interventions to patients receiving

inpatient care on the Acute Treatment Unit

. Effectively handle emergency phone calls coming through the after-

hours phone line.

. Providing case management and safety planning to individuals in

crisis.

Mental Health Center of Denver- Denver, Co May 2007-June

2008

Clinical Case Manager I: Supervisor- Kara Theel

. Manage caseload of approximately 30 severe and persistent mentally ill

adults.

. Provide linkage to resources in the community to meet basic needs.

. Provide comprehensive psychosocial services that include a continuum

of high to low intensity services.

. Identify and work with potential natural support systems such as

churches and Community organizations.

Catholic Charities Child Development Center- Denver, Co

November 2006-May 2007

Head Start Family Service Worker: Supervisor-Ruth Shepard

. Develop and participate in the recruitment and enrollment plans to

maintain full enrollment in classroom.

. Provide case management and follow-up support to families to ensure

quality of service.

. Develop referral sources for and provide crisis intervention in

various emergency situations.

. Responsible for recruiting, welcoming and supporting volunteers in the

classrooms.

Rite of Passage- Ridge View Academy- Watkins, Colorado July

2006-November 2006

Coach Counselor: Supervisor- James Taggart

. Ensure the health and safety of male youth residents and provide

mentorship and educational assistance.

. Initiate and lead group meetings among the students to discuss issues.

. Provide individual and group counseling as needed.

. Document behaviors of the student athletes based on 10 areas of

evaluation.

Visinet, Inc. - Lincoln, Nebraska January

2005-June 2006

Foster Care Specialist: Supervisor- Cory Glauss

. Managed caseload of 23 Foster Care level children; maintained weekly

face-to-face contact with children.

. Provided and developed activities for Foster Care children to assist

in meeting specific goals.

. Determined level of learning achieved by Foster Care children on

targeted goals and objectives.

. Coordinated services, activities, and schedules; provided transition

assistance to Foster Care family.

. Assisted Foster Care parents in identifying, learning, and

implementing appropriate strategies and goals; completing

documentation; and collaboration with other team members.

. Adhered to emergency protocol, maintained appropriate boundaries and

strict confidentiality policies.

Family Support Worker

. Transported children from their placements to specified locations.

. Collaborated with clients and foster parents in coordinating a

consistent weekly schedule.

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. Assisted the client/family in attaining the goals identified by the

referral source.

. Maintained appropriate boundaries and confidentiality with clients.

St. Monica's Substance Abuse Treatment Center for Women - Lincoln,

Nebraska Feb 2004- June 2006

Therapeutic Mentor : Supervisor- Sara Faubion

. Provided crisis management to patients dealing with domestic violence

and substance abuse issues.

. Documented observations and responded to crisis situations quickly and

effectively.

. Exhibited positive role modeling behaviors and provided support to

clients.

Tabitha Intergenerational Center - Lincoln, Nebraska

November 2001-December 2002

Assistant Teacher: Supervisor- Deb Beotcher (Sheeley)

. Assisted Lead Teacher in age appropriate activities for children.

. Effectively communicated concerns with parents and staff.

Morning Team Supervisor

. Directed staff to appropriate areas of the center to ensure smooth

transition for the children.

. Handled any questions or concerns from parents.

Child Care Assistant

. Aided in the supervision of children.

. Ensured safety of children within center.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences-University of Nebraska-

Lincoln (December 2005)

Major: Family and Consumer Science

Minor: Sociology

Area of Concentration: Educational Psychology

Cumulative GPA: 3.67

Masters of Social Work- Colorado State University -In progress

Graduation date- December 2011

HONORS AND CERTIFICATES

-Deans List - Southeast Community College

-Deans List- University of Nebraska at Lincoln

-CPI Certified

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