Ericka Neighbors

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Salem, OR *****

541-***-****

abjbs0@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To provide a service and safe environment to the community by

providing superior care to clients and contributing to the success of the

organization

Education

Bachelor of Arts-English Writing

Southern Oregon University, 2004

Bachelor of Arts-Psychology

Southern Oregon University, 2004

Masters in Mental Health Counseling

Walden University (in progress)

Work Experience

Oregon Army National Guard-December 2001-present

Duties: Enlisted member of the Oregon Army National Guard from December

2001-December 2006. Received commission as a 2LT March 2007, then assigned

as a detachment commander in Coos Bay. Responsible for the health, welfare

and discipline of 40 soldiers. Deployed as an Executive Officer from April

2009-April 2010 in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom 09-10. Responsible

for maintaining unit combat readiness of Soldiers and equipment by

supervising maintenance and supply operations, coordinating with adjacent

units and battalions, as well as civilian contractors to support the

requirements of the mission. Kept the Commander informed of combat

operations through the Company Tactical Operations Center, and acted as the

Commander in the absence of the Company Commander. Currently assigned as

Commander of a 125 soldier Forward Support Company in Medford, OR.

State Operated Community Program (SOCP)-DHS January 2008-

September 2008

Duties: Working with DD population in a residential setting, assisting with

daily living skills to include: bathing, hygiene, meal preparation,

community outtings and household duties. Conflict resolution between

clients exhibiting high behaviors ( hitting, slapping, AWOL, PICA,

aggression, property destruction, etc). CPR and first aid certified.

Completed Oregon Intervention Systems (O.I.S.) to deflect and evade clients

physical attacks. Client diagnosis include: schizophrenia, autism,

borderline personality disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and impulse

control disorder.

Southern Oregon Goodwill Industries. July 2005-April 2007

Duties: Working with adults with developmental/physical disabilities to

develop job skills for community employment. Instructed resume building,

job search, and self development courses for families struggling

financially. Worked with all families to achieve social and financial

stability. Provided case management, vocational training, needs

assessments, community referrals. Partnered with DHS, DHS-CW, VRD, DD

services, local staffing agencies, churches, homeless shelters and other

organizations. Population included DD parents, low income families, welfare

(TANF) clients, abused adults/children, families recovering from

substance/alcohol abuse.

Alternative Services Inc. January 2005-July 2005

Duties: Provided companionship and basic care to adults with severe

disabilities. Bathed clients, prepared meals, administered medication/ g-

tube feedings, performed household duties, community outings, conflict

resolution, participated in development of clients individual support

plans.

Other Experience

Military: Oregon Army National Guard. December 2001-

present

Positions held: Detachment Commander 1/F 141 BSB Coos

Bay, OR

Executive Officer B Co 186 IN OIF 09-

10

Current position: Company Commander F Co 141 BSB Medford,

OR

Internships: Jackson County Mental Health. February 2004-

April 2004

Senior capstone working with and observed newly released

mentally ill patients in a residential setting

Academic Residencies: Walden University, July 2008, August

2010

Addressed legal/ethical considerations of counseling

Workshops and networking for effective interview skills

Personal Goals

-To gain knowledge and experience with difficult populations, and to apply

knowledge to mental health profession.

-To become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Oregon

and open a private practice.

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