Chemical Dependency Counselor
Resume:
Rosemary B. Williams, MA, LADC
Minneapolis, MN 55411
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Objective: Obtain the position as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
Performed Intakes
Contact referral source
Rule 25 Certificate, Hennepin County
Contracted Rule 25 Assessments with Ramsey County for 6 yrs. and other evaluations for PMAPs.
40 hours Ruling 25 Training Course thru. Eden’s Group.
GPRAs, Intakes, Discharge and post 6 months GPRAs. Add detail info. on SAMHSA site.
Contact Collaterals
Assess for FAE/FAS Spectrum Disorders
Responsible for BRF (Building Resilient Families) numbers/capacity.
LADC (License Alcohol Drugs Counseling) # 301448
Case Manage
Evaluations
Six Dimensions
Outreach
Referrals
12/19/12 – 01/15/18 - Avivo /former Resource Recovery - Family Residential Treatment.
Executive Director & Founder
12/2004 – 12/2011 Rays of Hope Unlimited, Saint Paul, MN
Supervised a team of case managers, volunteers’ group facilitators, and direct-care staff. Develop and maintain strong community alliances with county/state agencies, police, child protection, courts, employers, and other service programs.
Program Contributions:
Licensed Alcohol Drugs Counselor (LADC) # 301448
Rule 25 Assessments with Ramsey County for 6 yrs. and other evaluations for PMAPS, such as Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MN. And Medical.
Performed the 12 Core Functions of Alcohol and drugs counseling.
Demonstrated outstanding case management (caseload of up to 30) and dedication to clients, as evidenced by repeated promotions throughout tenure.
Achieved a record of 60 percent enrollment in college/job-training programs among clients, propelling both individual and program success through subsequent income generation.
Schooling and experience in Data Collection and evaluations
Motivated program participants to earn high school diplomas/GEDs, enroll in community college or secure full-time employment.
Developed proposal and delivered presentation that won a grant for Prison Aftercare Ministry through (ROHU) facility. The grant benefited various clients returning to their communities after incarceration.
Proved need for and acquired license that allowed agency to provide outpatient treatment for both male and female programing. Retrofitted facility with childproof safety features and launched a daycare program for children while their Mothers were in group therapy sessions, etc.
Knowledge of the methodologies of evaluation.
Managing Grants and Contract.
Preformed Outcome Evaluations
Developed and implemented evaluation plans.
Manage projects that were overseen and funded by ADAD, and reported outcomes results.
DAANES
Screening
Intakes
Conduct UA’s
Dual Diagnosis
Individual & Group Counseling
Referrals
Discharges Summaries
Update and maintain client charts according to Rule - 31
Experience with Diversity
Six Dimensions
Collaboration with Probation Officers, Child Protection Workers, Drug Courts, Employers, Physician, and other stakeholders.
Build a Repore with diversity
Aftercare Case Manager
5/2001 - 12/2004 African American Family Service, Saint Paul, MN
Served on interdisciplinary team to provide case management for clients, who was in need of housing. Developed weekly group programs and maintained documentation to fulfill funding-source requirements.
Program Contributions:
Designed different tools that to be used in program evaluation, to track clients and children that were in the program. Moreover, report these finding to the funding source in a timely manner.
Treatment support
Drugs and Alcohol Relapse Prevention education.
Aftercare/Continuum of Care
Coordination of Services
Early Intervention/ Intervention
Developed Policies, Procedures and implemented them for ADAD that supports mandates by the State and the Federal regulations.
Facilitated supportive services/counseling for client family members to address special concerns and ease the transition during home holiday visits.
Forged community connections benefiting staff, clients, and their families.
Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team members on development of appropriate case plans meeting individual client needs.
Education & Certificates
Certificate in FAE Spectrum Disorders Trainer, Mpls, MN.
11/2009 - 12/2011 Concordia University, Saint Paul, MN.
Master’s Art Degree (MAOM) Masters of Organizational Management and Minor in Human Resource.
09/1999- 04/2002 Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul, MN.
B.A Degree in Human Service w/ minor in Administration.
09/1995 - 05/99 Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Mpls., MN,
A.S Degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling.
06/29//2017– CPR, AED & FIRST AID Certified
04/2003 – Grantsmanship Training (5days) San Diego, California. ((sponsored by Samhsa)
09/2002 - Grantwriting, Metropolitan State University, MN.
05/2002 – Certificate of Commendation for the Human Service Program, Metropolitan State University, MN.
05/2001 - Non- Profit Management, “Vision to Reality,” St. Thomas, MN.
Internships:
Internship l – Eden Women TX. Facility, Minneapolis, MN (Mothers and Children Program): Outpatient and Inpatient Chemical Dependency program. 11/1998 to 3/1999 Completed 440 hr. in Chemical Dependency Counselor.
Internship ll – African American family Service, Minneapolis, MN (Outpatient treatment): Chemical Dependency Counseling, 04/1999 to 6/1999, Completed 440 hrs.
Skills
Skill Name
Skill Level
Last Used/Experience
Case Planning & Management
Expert
Currently used 20 years
Client Advocacy
Expert
Currently used 20 years
Community-Client Relations
Expert
Currently used 20 years
Client Needs Assessment & Response
Expert
Currently used 20years
Community Outreach
Expert
Currently used 20years
Program Administration & Policy, procedures Development.
Expert
Currently used 20years
Grant Reviewer/SAMHSA/& ADAD
Expert
2012, 2008, 2007, 2006, & 2004.
Grantwriting/SAMHSA Training & knowledge of RFPS
Intermediate
Currently used/11 years
Licensing Issues & Regulatory Compliance
Expert
Currently used 20 years
Staff Development & Supervision
Intermediate
Currently used 12 years
Interagency Partnerships / Referrals
Expert
Currently used/13 years
Life-Skills Counseling
Expert
Currently used/11 years
Additional Information
Respected builder, leader, and member of interdisciplinary teams -- instill a shared sense of purpose to provide optimal services, resources, and programs for those in need. Deeply committed to improving the quality of life for clients, with a special interest in providing case management services for homeless individuals. In addition, I became a member of the CAC (Citizen Advisory Committee) for ADAD, to ensure that their voices were heard.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Word 2010 & 2016
PowerPoint
Outlook
Publisher
Excel (immediate)
Quicken (beginner)
Research/Internet
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