Rudy Washington
Richmond, VA 23234
abkewo@r.postjobfree.com
Goal: A challenging and rewarding position as a counselor working with the
youth populations.
Education: Meadowbrook High School Richmond, VA
Diploma
Graduated June 2005
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
Bachelor's Of Liberal Arts in
Sociology
Graduated May 2009
G.P.A 3.4
Related Coursework: Methods of Social Research, Social Problems,
Marriage and Family, Sociology Theories,Juvenile Delinquency, Courts and
Procedures,Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Sociology,
Juvenile Justice,Social Intuitions, Class Status and Power and
Psychology I and II
Work History:
Virginia Organizing Project ( Intern )
December 2005 -February 2006 Richmond, VA
Duties: Empowering people in local communities to address issues
(elections, polices and etc.) that affect the quality of their lives.
Building relationships with individuals and groups throughout the state.
Public policy reform priorities and local campaigns.
Richmond Public Schools (Title One Tutor)
June 2005 -August 2008: Richmond, VA
Duties : Provide academic assistance to assigned tutees, either in a group
or individually.
Serve as a role model for students being served.
Assist students in achieving a better understanding of specific subject
material and in improving academic capabilities in designated areas.
J & D Residential Service ( Community Learning Coach )
May 2007- July 2009 : Richmond, VA
Duties : Assist clients that are diagnose with Metal Retardation with
everyday routine (brushing teeth, bathing, shopping, medication and etc.)
Documented clients' behavior and treatment; initiated supportive
interactions around treatment issues; intervened in crisis situations.
Built a healthy relationship with clients.
Producing ISP Individuals Service Plans and Progress Notes .
Serving as an advocate, educator, coach and positive role model for the
client. .
Provide clients with activities and interventions.
Richmond City Sheriff's Office ( Intern - Community Relations)
May 2008- June 2009 : Richmond, VA
Duties :
Intern / Community Relations: Strives to construct a health relationships
linking the Sheriff's Office and the community through programs that
promote a safer city.
ROADS Program: Consist of educational tours of the Richmond City Jail.
Are you Ok ? Program: Consist of visiting a senior weekly to check on
their physical and environmental conditions.
Child ID: Provide Copies of children fingerprints to give to parents or
guardians.
Belief: Substance Abuse Programs for Inmates .The program involves four
phases, which provide tools of recovery while building self-esteem on a
spiritual foundation.
Crime Prevention Lectures: Discussions in the community to aid crime
preventions, and to educate the community on the role of the Sheriff
Office and Criminal Justice System.
Mentor: Provide mentor service at Armstrong High, Reid Elementary and
Elkhart Middle School
Upside to Youth Development ( Intensive In -Home Counselor )
June 2009 -November 2010
Duties :
Participate in interdisciplinary team reviews for collaborative
assessment and treatment planning to ensure quality care.
To observes, reports and documents that consist of quarterly, discharge
plans and progress notes to licensed staff observations of client's
behavior (BIRP Notes)
To work with clients and their families to reduce or eliminate the risk
factors and establish a stable healthy home environment.
Provide in-home counseling services including case management, individual
counseling, group counseling, family counseling, substance abuse, crisis
evaluations and assessments
Responsible for "first responder" crisis response on a 24/7/365 basis
Coordinate with team members to act as a single organizational unit while
providing services
Abraham Youth and Family Services ( Intensive In-Home Counselor )
November 2010- Present
Duties :
Provides counseling and educational services to clients within the home
and/or community setting.
Responsible for all client related documentation and reports as well as
the development and implementation of treatment goals and objectives.
Responsible for "first responder" crisis response on a 24/7/365 basis
Provided Case Management
Provide in-home counseling services including case management, individual
counseling, group counseling, family counseling, substance abuse, crisis
evaluations and assessments.
Coordinate with team members to act as a single organizational unit while
providing services
Edgewood Group and Family Services ( Lead Counselor - Summer Day Treatment
Program )
June 2010 - August 2010 ( Summer Program )
Duties :
Builds a positive relationship with client based on trust, caring,
unconditional regard, and individual
strengths and needs.
Provides therapeutic intervention on an ongoing basis.
Document counseling notes (B.I.R.P) on individual client contacts.
Provided Day Treatment Program, which may include such things as home
visits, parent contact, counseling, parent groups, community contacts, etc.
Keeps current on methods and procedures concerning working with client
having behavioral and
emotional needs.
Certifications
MANDT
Crisis Wavier
Medication Administration
First Aid
CPR
References Available Upon Request