Manager High School

Felicia Dawson

**** ****** ***

Columbus, GA. *1906

Home 706-***-****

Cell phone 706-***-****

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

Objective

To obtain an entry level counseling position that allows for development of my skills, knowledge, and

experience within the public or private sector.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge in the field of counseling & psychology

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Capable of handling pressure and meeting deadlines.

• Proficient at Microsoft Office

• Natural ability to inter-act well with people of all ages.

Professional experience

Substance Abuse Counselor/ Case Manager Oct. 2011- Present

New Horizons Community Service Board (Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center)

Columbus, GA.

Responsible for assessing consumer, patient, and client needs by developing individual service plans to

enhance, meet, or restore an individual’s functioning capacity. Utilize my excellent skills in a variety of

field concepts, practices, and procedures. Conducted individual and group counseling sessions for

consumers in treatment. I monitored, evaluated, documented, and maintain treatment records. Oversee

and coordinate tasks identified in treatment plans, including but not limited to follow-up services,

educational, and vocational needs. Prepared billing tickets related to service payment for consumers

attending group sessions… I made significant contribution through my ability to train, counsel, and

develop others. Successfully met defined goals within allotted time limits.

Resource Coordinator August 1999-May 2010

Muscogee County School District

Columbus, GA.

Provided direct assistance to Prekindergarten families through a variety of services that richly impacted

the lives of the children enrolled in the program. In this position, it was my responsibility to assist in

enrollment, registration, documentation, and filing of records. I offer a proven ability to coordinate and

work with individuals while overseeing activities at three Public schools in Muscogee County. While

coordinating community resources, and assisted in making crisis intervention services available.

• Created opportunities for parents to attend school related activities such as parent workshops,

volunteer helper, and field trip monitor.

• Arranged Kindergarten Transitional activities for students and their families.

• Utilized my computer skills to design flyers, brochures, calendars, newsletters, and invitations for

parents.

• Designed a program that focused on the essential needs of the entire family.

Family Services Coordinator January 1996- 1999

Muscogee County School District

Columbus, GA.

I established a positive relationship between students, families, school officials, and community. By

providing, home visits, individual, and group counseling to families. While coordinating referrals for job

training and other community resources for students. I prepared student intake assessments and individual

family plans. Other responsibilities included, but not limited to sending letters, calling parents, and

preparing materials for conferences. In this position, I developed an achievement program to help

motivate high school students who were academically behind.

*Additional Work Experience: Contract Worker/ Substance Abuse Counselor (Part- time)

Muscogee County Adult Probate Court

Drug Court Program /Evenings: Feb.2013-Present

Certified in MRT Training (Moral Reconation Therapy)

Provide direct services to consumer s that are mandated by the court system to attend regular

Drug treatment services. I conduct weekly group sessions to enhance knowledge and awareness about

drug related issues.

Education

Master degree in Counseling & Psychology / Troy State University Phenix City, AL

(CACREP) Approved Counseling Program (Practicum & Internships) & License Eligible

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science/Troy State University Fort Benning, GA

References are available upon request

Contact this candidate